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Updated January 16, 2024·
Consider the Hisense UX if you prioritize superior picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and plan to use the TV for gaming, sports, and movies, where its high contrast ratio and excellent color accuracy will shine. It also offers better brightness for well-lit rooms, wider viewing angles, and a more advanced local dimming feature. However, it comes at a significantly higher price point. On the other hand, the TCL S435 is a more budget-friendly option with a decent picture quality that is sufficient for casual viewing. It's a good choice if you're not as concerned with deep blacks, vibrant HDR, or top-tier gaming performance. It's also more suitable if you're looking for a TV for a smaller space or as a secondary set where the highest picture quality isn't a necessity. Keep in mind that its performance in a bright room is limited, and it lacks advanced gaming features. In summary, choose the Hisense UX for a premium viewing experience with better performance across various content types, especially in a high-quality home theater setup. Opt for the TCL S435 if you're looking to save money and are okay with some compromises on picture quality and features. 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 gaming
- 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
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense UX (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
6.6
8.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense UX (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
6.1
8.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense UX is better for movies and cinematic TV due to its higher contrast, more effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity, which provide deeper blacks and better shadow detail essential for viewing in a dark room. In contrast, the TCL S435, although offering good colors out of the box, falls short in these critical areas, resulting in less impressive dark scene performance and overall picture quality.
Sports
6.6
5.9
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense UX (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense UX is better than the TCL S435 at watching sports, primarily due to its superior motion processing and response time, which are integral for smooth motion in fast-paced events. The Hisense UX also handles reflections more effectively, making it a better choice for rooms with various lighting conditions, while the TCL S435 struggles more with reflections and has weaker viewing angles, detracting from the viewing experience when not seated directly in front of the screen.
Gaming
8.4
5.5
8.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
10.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense UX excels in gaming due to very good response time and good input lag, which provides a smooth, responsive gameplay experience, whereas the TCL S435 is rated poor in both response time and input lag, leading to less fluid motion and a longer delay between user input and on-screen action.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
7.0
8.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX excels in watching cartoons and animation thanks to its impressive color gamut and very good colors out of the box, ensuring that animated content appears vibrant and true to the creators' intentions. The TCL S435, while offering excellent colors out of the box, falls behind due to a less extensive color gamut making it less capable of displaying the wide range of colors often used in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
5.8
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense UX performs better for news and TV programs due to its superior upscaling of lower resolution content and higher SDR brightness, which ensures a clearer picture in all lighting conditions. While the TCL S435 might offer excellent colors right out of the box, its poor SDR brightness and lack of local dimming lead to lower overall quality in the same scenarios.
Bright Room
10.0
5.6
7.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
10.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense UX offers excellent SDR and HDR brightness and handles reflections well, making it a superior choice for watching TV in bright rooms, while the TCL S435 struggles with low brightness levels in both SDR and HDR content and poor reflection handling which significantly compromises its performance in well-lit environments. Other factors such as contrast, color volume, and color gamut, which are important for picture quality, are superior on the Hisense UX, contributing to a better viewing experience compared to the TCL S435 which has limitations in these areas.
Cost
$3,500
$700
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
The Hisense UX (LCD) has a price of $3,500 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense UX (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,500 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85UX | 65S435 | |
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 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 10/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 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" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.5" x 76.7" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 111.9 lbs | 37.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.1.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 82 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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Hisense UX (LCD)
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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"
TCL S435 (LCD)
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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