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Updated January 12, 2024·
Consider the TCL S555 if you're on a budget and need a good all-around TV with a slightly smaller screen. It offers decent picture quality and performs well in both dark and bright rooms, making it versatile for different content like movies and sports. However, its gaming performance is just fair, and it lacks advanced features like great speakers or a high refresh rate. On the other hand, the Hisense UX is a premium choice with a larger screen, superior picture quality, and a 120Hz refresh rate, which is excellent for gaming and fast-moving content. It's also better suited for a bright room and has superior upscaling capabilities. However, it comes at a higher price point and the speakers aren't as powerful as the overall package might suggest. If you're looking for a top-tier viewing experience and don't mind spending more, the Hisense UX is the way to go. 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 S555 (LCD)
- The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense UX (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
7.8
8.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense UX (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
7.9
8.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
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 S555 (LCD) is good.
Gaming
8.4
6.7
8.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
10.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense UX provides a very good gaming experience due to its very good response time and good input lag, combined with a 120Hz LCD screen that offers smoother visuals for fast-paced games. In contrast, the TCL S555, while having the best input lag which is great for responsiveness, only has a good response time and a 60Hz LCD screen, resulting in less fluid motion compared to the Hisense UX.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
8.4
8.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is very good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.0
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX is very good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs because it excels at upscaling lower-resolution content and delivers impressive SDR brightness, which enhances the viewability in various lighting conditions. On the other hand, the TCL S555 is considered good for similar content as it offers solid upscaling and SDR brightness; however, it doesn't perform as well as the Hisense UX in these areas.
Bright Room
10.0
7.3
7.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
10.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX is the superior choice for bright rooms because of its top-notch SDR and HDR brightness, along with excellent handling of reflections, ensuring that the picture remains clear even in well-lit environments. On the other hand, while the TCL S555 is a good option, it falls short with its lower HDR brightness and poor reflections management, which might make it less suitable for very bright settings.
Cost
$2,498
$600
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Hisense UX (LCD) has a price of $2,498 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
6.3
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense UX (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense UX has a faster response time, which is better for sports as it reduces motion blur, but its reflections handling is not ideal for very bright rooms. Meanwhile, the TCL S555 has a poorer response time that may result in more motion blur during fast-paced sports but has better gray uniformity, which means fewer dirty screen effects during gameplay or when the playing field is displayed.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense UX (LCD) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85UX | 65S555 | |
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 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.5" x 76.7" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 111.9 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 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 | 6.1/10 | |
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
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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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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