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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher quality picture for movies and TV shows, especially in HDR, the Hisense U6G may be worth the extra cost as it generally performs better in these areas. However, for casual viewing, such as watching news or daytime TV in a brighter room, the TCL S446 would suffice and save you money. While both TVs offer a 4K experience at 60Hz refresh rate which is suitable for general viewing and light gaming, the Hisense U6G has better contrast and color accuracy, making it a better choice for more serious movie-watching or gaming in darker rooms. Neither TV is ideal for very bright rooms or the most competitive gaming scenarios, however, the Hisense U6G’s superior picture quality might provide a more enjoyable viewing experience in moderately lit environments. 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 S446 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
5.8
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
5.4
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
7.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
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 S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G performs better for movies and cinematic TV thanks to its superior contrast and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and detailed dark scenes, whereas the TCL S446 has lower contrast and poor black uniformity making it less suitable for those types of content. Additionally, even though the Hisense U6G's local dimming feature enhances its movie-watching capabilities, the TCL S446 lacks this feature entirely, detracting from its performance in dark scenes.
Gaming
6.8
5.8
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
6.4
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G is better for watching cartoons and animation because it has a wider color gamut and better colors out of the box, which are very important for this type of content, resulting in more vivid and accurate colors in animated scenes. The TCL S446, while having excellent color accuracy out of the box, falls short with a poorer color gamut, which means it won't display as wide a range of colors, affecting the vibrancy and appeal of animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
6.4
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G delivers better performance for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs primarily due to its superior SDR brightness and local dimming feature, which enhances contrast, making the image more vivid, especially in brighter rooms. In contrast, the TCL S446, despite having good upscaling like the Hisense, falls short in SDR brightness and does not offer local dimming, resulting in less impressive contrast and overall image quality.
Bright Room
7.3
5.8
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G performs well in bright rooms largely due to its very good SDR and good HDR brightness, which help maintain picture visibility even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S446 has only fair SDR and poor HDR brightness, coupled with better reflection handling, yet it struggles to overcome ambient light due to its lower brightness levels.
Cost
$378
$300
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has a price of $378 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $300.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6G has a good response time which is valuable for watching fast-moving sports, but its limited viewing angles can be a drawback when watching with a group. Conversely, the TCL S446 offers wider viewing angles that are beneficial for group viewing, although its response time performance is only fair, and it may not handle motion in sports as smoothly as some may prefer. Both models have their own strengths in reflection handling and gray uniformity, making each suitable for different viewing environments and preferences.
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How the Hisense U6G (LCD) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U6G (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$378 | $300 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | September 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U6G | 55S446 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 28.3" x 18.7" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.4" x 48.3" | 30.4" x 48.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 32.4 lbs | 24.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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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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