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Updated January 12, 2024·
Consider the TCL R655 if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with excellent overall picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and you don't mind slightly less effective motion processing and a smaller screen size. It's also a great choice for gaming and has very good upscaling capabilities. However, its performance in a bright room is only fair, and the speakers are not the best. On the other hand, the Hisense UX offers a larger screen, better bright room performance, and superior sound quality with a more powerful speaker setup. It's also a strong performer for movies and sports, with excellent color and HDR capabilities. But it comes at a higher price point, and while the motion handling is top-notch, the color volume is not as impressive as its other features. Both TVs have miniLED FALD VA panels and similar HDR support, but the Hisense UX supports Dolby Vision and has a 120Hz refresh rate, which might be important for some users, especially gamers. If you're looking for the best all-around performance and are willing to invest more, the Hisense UX is the way to go. If you're more price-sensitive and still want very good picture quality with a focus on dark room viewing, the TCL R655 is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense UX (LCD)
- 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 R655 (LCD)
- The TCL R655 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense UX (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
8.0
8.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense UX (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Hisense UX (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
7.9
8.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX is very good for watching movies and cinematic TV thanks to its excellent black uniformity and contrast, which are crucial for deep black scenes in movies, along with effective local dimming to enhance these qualities. On the other hand, the TCL R655 provides good movie-watching experiences, bolstered by superior contrast but falls short in black uniformity and local dimming compared to the Hisense UX, which can affect the precision of dark scene representation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.2
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it very good for viewing news and regular TV programs, with its performance enhanced by good colors out of the box and a wide color gamut. The TCL R655, while still good in those areas, does not perform quite as well, but offers decent local dimming and contrast, contributing to acceptable picture quality for similar content.
Bright Room
10.0
9.5
7.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both best in class for bright room, though the Hisense UX (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense UX has top SDR and HDR brightness levels and handles reflections very well, which makes it suitable for bright rooms, although its contrast and color volume are not the absolute best. Meanwhile, the TCL R655 also offers excellent handling of reflections and high brightness for SDR content, yet while it has slightly better contrast, its HDR brightness isn't as high as the Hisense UX's, meaning it might not be as vivid in very bright conditions.
Cost
$2,498
$1,000
$500
$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 R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
6.6
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense UX (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense UX is less adept at handling fast motion with a lower score in motion processing, which could affect sports watching with fast-paced action, but it has a very good response time that minimizes blur in movement. The TCL R655, while having a better motion processing score, suggesting smoother fast action, suffers from narrower viewing angles and less effective reflection handling, which could be detrimental in a room with several viewers or lots of light.
Gaming
8.4
8.6
8.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
10.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Hisense UX (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
8.7
8.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense UX (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense UX has an advantage in color volume, which is critical for the rich and varied hues in cartoons and animation; however, the TCL R655 has slightly better color accuracy out of the box, ensuring that the colors are true to the creators' intentions without needing much adjustment.
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How the Hisense UX (LCD) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense UX (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85UX | 65R655 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.5" x 76.7" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 111.9 lbs | 50.7 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 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.1.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 82 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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Matthew Murray | November 2023
"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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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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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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