TCL S45K Series 43S45K 43"
TCL
50 Overall Score
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Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG 65"
Hisense
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL S45K Series 43S45K 43"
No customer feedback yet
Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG 65"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The Hisense U7 series Mini-LED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and exceptional brightness. Users praise its gaming performance with high refresh rates and low input lag, as well as its solid built-in sound. While some note minor issues like interface clutter, audio quirks fixed by settings, and a preference for a sale price, the consensus is that it offers flagship-level features at a mid-range cost.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and high contrast
- Exceptional brightness
- Great gaming performance
- Solid built-in sound
Cons
- Interface can feel cluttered
- Minor audio quirks
- Ethernet port limited to 100 Mbps
- Some blooming in dark scenes
- Pixel response could be faster
Picture quality 9
Brightness 6
Gaming performance 5
Sound quality 7
Value for money 6
Ease of setup 5
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Specifications
| TCL S45K Series 43S45K 43" | Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Interpolation | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | AiPQ processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Yes | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS | DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 321W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 321 kWh★ |
| Weight | 5.60 kg★ | 21.32 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL S45K Series 43S45K 43"
- Strong hdr (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong smart (75th percentile)
Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG 65"
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 43 specs.