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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Hisense U6G (LCD) generally offers better contrast, has a full-array local dimming feature which improves the picture quality in dark scenes, and is more suitable for gaming due to a slightly faster response time. On the other hand, the TCL S555 (LCD) performs slightly better in brighter rooms due to its higher peak brightness, and costs less. If you are looking for a better dark room viewing experience and don't mind the additional cost, the Hisense U6G could be a better option, whereas if you prefer a brighter screen and are more budget-conscious, the TCL S555 could fit your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6G (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 U6G (LCD).
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
7.0
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6G is considered very good for watching news and other TV programs because it offers strong upscaling, ensuring lower resolution content looks crisp, and it has very good SDR brightness, making it suitable for well-lit environments. On the other hand, the TCL S555 is also good for these types of content, owing to its very good colors out of the box, which means the colors look vibrant without much adjustment, and sufficiently high SDR brightness, though it may not upscale lower resolution content as effectively as the Hisense U6G.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.7
7.8
7.25/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
7.9
7.25/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.7/10
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 U6G (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U6G is known for its strong contrast and excellent black uniformity, providing deep blacks that are important for movies and cinematic content. On the other hand, the TCL S555, while having an even higher contrast, doesn't match the black uniformity or color volume of the Hisense U6G, which can affect the depth of shades and richness of color in your viewing experience.
Sports
6.1
6.3
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
5.4/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6G and the TCL S555 have fair performance when watching sports; the Hisense U6G has better motion processing and slightly lower reflection handling capabilities, while the TCL S555 has better response time but struggles with reflections even more than the U6G. Due to their respective viewing angles and gray uniformity, which are just average, neither is ideal for large groups watching from different angles across a wide living room.
Gaming
6.8
6.7
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both only fair for gaming.
The Hisense U6G and the TCL S555 are both fair for gaming because they have excellent input lag, which is crucial for responsive gameplay, but they only offer good response times, which means there can be some motion blur during fast-paced games. Neither TV has a high refresh rate as both are limited to 60Hz, which can limit the smoothness in certain games compared to TVs with higher refresh rates.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.4
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U6G and TCL S555 are both appreciated for cartoons and animation due to their strong performance in color reproduction—the Hisense U6G has good colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, while the TCL S555 exhibits very good colors out of the box and a good color gamut. Despite the TCL S555's better initial color accuracy, both TVs have sufficient color volume to make animated content pop, but the Hisense U6G has a slightly better color volume, enhancing the vibrancy and range of colors displayed.
Bright Room
7.3
7.3
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Hisense U6G performs better in a bright room as it handles reflections more effectively and has a higher SDR and HDR brightness than the TCL S555, which can be essential in well-lit environments. However, the TCL S555 has a higher contrast ratio and similar color volume, benefiting from displaying deeper blacks and maintaining good color richness in bright rooms.
Cost
$600
$600
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has a price of $600 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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How the Hisense U6G (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6G (LCD) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2021 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6G | 65S555 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
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 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 57" x 3.1" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.0 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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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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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