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Updated January 10, 2024·

When comparing the Hisense U6H and the TCL S555, both are budget-friendly LCD TVs with similar features. The Hisense U6H offers a slightly better experience for watching movies, news, and cartoons, thanks to its higher scores in these specific categories. It also has slightly better reflection handling which is beneficial if you'll be placing the TV in a brighter room. However, the TCL S555 has a slight edge in overall picture quality and gaming performance, making it a better choice if you're into video games or want the best possible picture within this budget range. Both have similar audio capabilities and do not have great speakers built-in, so an external sound system may be a good investment regardless of your choice. The TCL S555 is also noted to be a bit more expensive than the Hisense U6H, so if budget is a key factor for you, the Hisense might be the more cost-effective choice. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Hisense U6H (LCD)
  • Very good for news, talk, & other TV
  • Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
  • The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U6H (LCD).

Key differences

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Gaming

6.2
55U6H
55S555
6.7
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
7.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both only fair for gaming, though the TCL S555 (LCD) is somewhat better.

News, Talk, & Other TV

8.2
55U6H
55S555
7.0
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
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Key similarities

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Picture Quality

7.7
55U6H
55S555
7.8
7.38/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) both have good picture quality.

Movies & TV

7.7
55U6H
55S555
7.9
7.38/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.

Sports

6.0
55U6H
55S555
6.3
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.

Cartoons & Animation

8.4
55U6H
55S555
8.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.

Bright Room

7.0
55U6H
55S555
7.3
5.6/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both good for bright room.

Cost

$430
55U6H
55S555
$433
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The Hisense U6H (LCD) has a price of $430 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $433.

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How the Hisense U6H (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Hisense U6H (LCD)TCL S555 (LCD)
Hisense U6H (LCD)TCL S555 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$430
$433
Brand
HisenseTCL
Release Date
June 2, 2022September 2, 2022
Full name
55U6H55S555
Screen Size
55"55"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Google TVRoku TV
Sound Quality Score
6.1/106.1/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
7.7/107.9/10
Bright Room Score
7.1/107.4/10
Gaming Score
6.3/106.8/10
Movies & TV Score
7.7/107.9/10
Sports Score
6/106.3/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
28.1" x 48.4" x 3"27.7" x 48.3" x 3"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
30.4" x 48.4"30" x 48.3"
Weight without Stand
30.6 lbs33.7 lbs
VESA Mount
300 x 200300 x 200

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit12 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
7.4/109.1/10
Local Dimming
6.5/106.1/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W20 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
Yes, Bypass onlyNo

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Hisense U6H (LCD)

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Tom's guide

Matthew Murray | March 2023
"A budget TV that exceeds expectations. (...) For a TV that costs as little as this one does, its brightness and color are above-average (...) The U6H may not get quite as bright as its splashier siblings, but for its class, it fares pretty well. (...) As far as input lag, the U6H is an impressive performer. (...) Costing less than most of its direct competitors, and matching or bettering them in several key areas, it’s an irresistible value proposition. (...)"

TCL S555 (LCD)

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digitaltrends

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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