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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Hisense U6G generally offers a better picture quality and viewing experience than the TCL S455, excelling in areas like HDR performance and color accuracy, which will benefit movie enthusiasts and those watching content in darker environments. If bright room viewing is a priority, the Hisense also has a slight edge with better reflection handling. However, if cost-saving is crucial and the minor differences in picture quality are less important for you, the TCL S455 can still provide a decent experience for general TV watching and is usually less expensive. Neither TV is ideal for fast-paced gaming due to their moderate refresh rates. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6G (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the TCL S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U6G (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
6.5
7.25/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
6.0
7.25/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
7.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G excels in contrast and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks in movies, and also offers good colors out of the box and color volume, enhancing the cinematic experience. In contrast, the TCL S455, while having good black uniformity, has lower contrast, local dimming, and color performance, resulting in a less impressive movie and cinematic TV viewing.
Gaming
6.8
5.7
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G has a good response time and the best input lag performance, essential for crisp movement and reducing delays in reacting to onscreen events, making it suitable for gaming. In contrast, the TCL S455, with a lower response time and the same level of input lag, may not provide as seamless an experience due to slower screen transitions during gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
6.0
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G performs better when watching cartoons & animation thanks to its good colors out of the box and color gamut, which means it can display a wide range of colors vividly right when you first use it. In contrast, the TCL S455 falls short with fair rating in both categories, indicating less vibrant color reproduction which may not bring animated content to life as effectively.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
6.4
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G has a higher contrast ratio and better SDR brightness than the TCL S455, making it superior for watching news and TV programs in various lighting conditions. While both TVs handle upscaling well, the Hisense U6G offers better colors out of the box and a wider color gamut, contributing to a more vibrant and accurate picture for everyday content.
Bright Room
7.3
6.0
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G offers better performance in bright rooms primarily because it has very good SDR brightness and manages reflections similarly to the TCL S455. While both TVs have fair reflection handling, the Hisense U6G's higher brightness makes it the better option for well-lit environments, whereas the TCL S455, with only fair SDR brightness, will not be as clear and vivid in those conditions.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.1
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S455 (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6G has a good response time which is beneficial for watching fast-moving sports but has only fair performance in handling reflections which can be distracting in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S455 also has fair response time making it capable for sports but similarly struggles with reflections and features a narrower viewing angle which can reduce the picture quality when watching from the side.
Cost
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$369
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The Hisense U6G (LCD) has a price of $378 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $369.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6G (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$378 | $369 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U6G | 55S455 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28" x 48.3" x 3.1" | 28" x 48.3" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.4" x 48.3" | 29.8" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 32.4 lbs | 22 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 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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Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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