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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U6H usually costs a bit more, but it's a newer model with better overall picture quality, making it well-suited for watching movies and series, and it has higher scores in dark rooms and bright rooms. It also supports advanced features like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, which improve the viewing experience for content that supports these formats. The TCL S435 is typically a bit cheaper and might be a better choice if you're on a tighter budget. It displays animation content well and has a decent overall picture quality for its price, but it lacks some newer features like HDR10+ Support and does not perform as well in bright rooms. Consider the Hisense U6H if you want a more robust experience and better picture quality, especially if you watch in various lighting conditions. Opt for the TCL S435 if saving money is a priority and if you don't need the latest features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6H (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
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U6H (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
6.6
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7
6.1
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6H is better suited for movies and cinematic TV primarily due to its superior local dimming, which helps it display deeper blacks and better contrast, enhancing the viewing experience in dark scenes. The TCL S435, while delivering decent black uniformity, lacks local dimming and does not maintain colors as well at different viewing angles, resulting in a less immersive experience especially when viewed from the side.
Gaming
6.2
5.5
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6H is better suited for gaming due to its very good score in reducing input lag, which ensures a more responsive gaming experience, while the TCL S435 fares poorly in this aspect, leading to noticeable delays between controller input and on-screen action. Additionally, while both TVs have slower response times, which are not ideal for fast-paced gaming, the Hisense's score is slightly better, offering less motion blur compared to the TCL model.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
7.0
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
When watching cartoons and animation, the Hisense U6H distinguishes itself with excellent colors right out of the box and a good color gamut, providing vibrant and varied hues critical for animated content. In comparison, while the TCL S435 also offers excellent colors out of the box, it falls behind with just a fair color gamut and color volume, meaning it may not display as wide a range of colors as effectively.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
5.8
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6H performs better for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs because it has better upscaling capabilities and higher SDR brightness, which enhance the viewing experience of regular content. On the other hand, the TCL S435 is considered poor for these types of programs due to its lower performance in upscaling and less effective SDR brightness, which may lead to a less clear and dimmer picture.
Bright Room
7.0
5.6
5.6/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6H performs better in a bright room mostly due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness levels and its more effective handling of reflections compared to the TCL S435, which struggles with lower brightness and reflection handling. Additionally, the Hisense U6H has a higher color volume, which contributes to a more vibrant display in bright conditions, whereas the TCL S435 has a more limited color volume, reducing its effectiveness in such environments.
Cost
$489
$360
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has a price of $489 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $360.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
5.9
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U6H (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6H has a better response time and handles reflections more effectively, making it more suitable for watching sports, while the TCL S435 performs poorly in these areas, including having a more limited viewing angle and worse motion processing, which can produce more blur during fast action scenes.
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How the Hisense U6H (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U6H (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$489 | $360 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | September 3, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U6H | 55S435 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.1" x 48.4" x 3" | 28.3" x 48.7" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.4" x 48.4" | 30.4" x 48.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.6 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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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. (...)"
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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