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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher quality picture and better performance for different types of content, such as movies and games, even in a bright room, the Hisense UX would be a suitable choice despite its higher cost. On the other hand, the TCL R745 offers a lower price point but won't deliver the same level of performance in bright room conditions or with varied content. 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 viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- The TCL R745 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense UX (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
5.6
8.00/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense UX (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
5.2
8.00/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
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 R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense UX excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and high image quality in dark scenes. In contrast, the TCL R745 falls short with its lower contrast, non-existent local dimming, and poor black uniformity, which results in a less impressive viewing experience for movies, despite both TVs having comparable colors out of the box and color volume.
Gaming
8.4
7.4
8.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
10.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX boasts very good response time and good input lag, making it well-suited for gaming, and it features a 120Hz screen, ideal for fast-paced games. In contrast, the TCL R745 is just good in these areas, potentially resulting in a less smooth gaming experience, especially considering its lower response time, although it does share the same 120Hz refresh rate.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
5.9
8.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense UX excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its strong performance in color accuracy right out of the box, an extensive color gamut, and impressively vibrant color volume. In contrast, the TCL R745 struggles with these aspects, offering a less accurate color presentation initially, a more limited color gamut, and poorer color volume, reducing the overall quality of cartoons and animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.1
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense UX performs better for watching news and TV programs because it has superior upscaling of lower resolution content and higher SDR brightness, which enhances the viewing experience even for non-HD channels or in bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL R745, despite having fair performance, lacks the same level of upscaling quality and SDR brightness, which may result in less crisp images and more difficulty in maintaining visibility in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
10.0
5.8
7.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense UX outperforms the TCL R745 in bright room conditions because it exhibits higher SDR and HDR brightness and better handling of reflections, which is key to a clear viewing experience in well-lit environments. Conversely, the TCL R745 falls short in brightness and reflections handling, thus it is less suitable for bright room viewing despite having adequate contrast and color performance.
Cost
$2,498
$1,700
$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 R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
6.4
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense UX (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
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How the Hisense UX (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense UX (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85UX | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 10/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.5" x 76.7" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 111.9 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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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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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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