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Updated January 12, 2024·
Consider the TCL R648 if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers very good gaming and sports viewing experiences, with decent picture quality in both dark and bright rooms. It's also a solid choice for movies and series, though it falls short in color volume and doesn't support Dolby Vision or Atmos. Its smaller screen size and lower sound quality might be a trade-off for its lower price point. On the other hand, the Hisense UX, while pricier, delivers exceptional bright room performance and superior sound quality with a more robust speaker setup, making it ideal for those who prioritize an immersive audio experience and watch a lot of content in well-lit spaces. It also boasts better color performance and motion handling, along with newer HDMI features for gaming, but it lacks some advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision and doesn't have the accessibility features that the TCL offers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense UX (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
- The TCL R648 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense UX (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
7.7
8.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense UX (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
7.6
8.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX stands out for movies and cinematic TV because it provides exceptional black uniformity and effective local dimming, both essential for deep blacks and high contrast scenes, while its out-of-the-box colors are quite accurate. On the other hand, the TCL R648 delivers good performance, but its black uniformity and local dimming don't match the Hisense's level, which may result in less striking contrast during dark scenes, although its out-of-the-box colors are also noted to be excellent.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.5
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX excels at upscaling lower resolution content and delivers very strong SDR brightness, making it well-suited for watching news and regular TV programs in various lighting conditions. On the other hand, the TCL R648 offers great colors right out of the box and is a good performer in SDR brightness, which is beneficial for daytime viewing but may not handle upscaling as proficiently as the Hisense UX.
Bright Room
10.0
8.1
7.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense UX excels in both SDR and HDR brightness, making it more suitable for bright rooms compared to the TCL R648, which is rated lower for HDR brightness, indicating it may not shine as brightly in well-lit environments. Although both handle reflections very well, the superior brightness of the Hisense UX enhances its performance in bright rooms, where as the TCL R648, with slightly lower contrast and color volume, is still a good option but may not provide as vivid an image under the same conditions.
Cost
$2,498
$2,000
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Hisense UX (LCD) has a price of $2,498 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
6.5
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense UX (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense UX has a lower score in motion processing which could affect the clarity of fast-moving scenes when watching sports; however, it has better viewing angles which means the picture will remain consistent when viewed from different positions in the room. Conversely, the TCL R648 has a better motion processing score, making it more suitable for action-packed sports but poorer viewing angles which could result in color and contrast shifts when not viewed straight-on.
Gaming
8.4
8.2
8.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
10.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense UX and TCL R648 are both very good for gaming because they offer fast response times and low input lag, which are crucial for a smooth gaming experience. Additionally, they both have a high refresh rate of 120Hz which is ideal for gaming, providing fluid motion and avoiding screen tearing.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
8.6
8.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense UX (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is very good.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense UX (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85UX | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 10/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 43.1" x 76.7" x 1.7" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.5" x 76.7" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 111.9 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 400 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.1.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 82 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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"If you need a TV that can light up the room literally as well as figuratively, look no further than the Hisense UX"
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About Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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