TCL S5 vs Hisense U6: Which 4K TV with Fire TV is the Right Choice for Your Home Entertainment?

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Introduce​

Parameter
TCL S5​
Hisense U6​
Picture​
TCLS5.jpg
HisenseU6.jpg
Price​
$499.99
$599.99
Model Year​
2024​
2024​
Specific Uses​
Home Viewing, Gaming, Smart Home Integration​
Home Viewing​
Highlight​
Motion Rate: 240 with MEMC Frame Insertion
Enhanced Dialogue Mode: Improved audio clarity for movies, TV shows, and games
Game Accelerator: 120 Hz VRR for responsive gameplay
HDR PRO+: Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, & HLG for enhanced visuals
Fire TV Experience: Centralized access to live TV, games, music, and streaming content​
Peak Brightness: Up to 600 nits
Local Dimming Zones: Up to 220
Color Technology: Quantum Dot Wide Color Gamut
Voice Control: Alexa Voice Remote
Bluetooth Connectivity: Yes
Motion Rate: 240
Native Refresh Rate: 60Hz
HDMI Version: HDMI 2.1 (eARC)​

Side-by-Side Comparison​

System​

Parameter
TCL S5​
Hisense U6​
Operating System​
FireOS​
FireOS​
Internet Applications​
Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube​
HBO Max, Disney Plus, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu​
Remote Control​
Bluetooth​
Bluetooth​
Controller Type​
Voice Control​
Voice Control​

Display​

Parameter
TCL S5​
Hisense U6​
Aspect Ratio​
1.77:1​
16:9​
Display Technology​
LED​
QLED​
Screen Finish​
Flat​
Flat​
Has Color Screen​
Yes​
Yes​
Resolution​
4K​
4K​
Refresh Rate​
60 Hz​
60 Hz​
Response Time​
-​
-​
HDR Format Supported​
HLG, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR14​
HDR10+​
Maximum Display Brightness​
-​
600 Nit​
Display Backlight​
LED​
-​
Display Backlight Setting​
Adjustable​
Adjustable​
Picture Quality Enhancement​
HDR PRO+​
ULED, Quantum Dot, Local Dimming​
Motion Enhancement​
MEMC​
MEMC​

Audio​

Parameter
TCL S5​
Hisense U6​
Number of Audio Channels​
-​
2.0​
Audio Output Mode​
[INFERS] At least one advanced audio output mode​
Digital, Stereo​
Audio Input​
HDMI​
HDMI​
Speaker Description​
Built-in speakers with Dolby Atmos support​
[IN] Audio output power: 12W x 2​

Connectivity​

Parameter
TCL S5​
Hisense U6​
Connectivity Technology​
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, HDMI​
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, HDMI​
Bluetooth Version​
5​
5.0​
Screen Mirroring​
AirPlay 2​
-​
Total Usb Ports​
2​
2​
Number of HDMI Ports​
4​
4​
Connector Type​
HDMI, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi​
bluetooth​
Signal Format​
digital​
-​

Features​

Parameter
TCL S5​
Hisense U6​
Video Encoding​
HEVC​
HEVC (H.265), VP9, or AV1​
Compatible Devices​
Television, Fire TV Stick, Echo Smart Speaker, Gaming Console, Cellphone, Tablet, Laptop, Desktop​
Laptops, Desktops, Smartphones, Tablets, Gaming Consoles, Other Smart Devices​
Tuner Type​
ATSC​
ATSC​
Noteworthy Features​
Built-In Speaker, Sleep Timer, Game Mode, Wide Color Enhancer, Bezel-Less Design​
Game Mode, Bezel-Less Design, Local Dimming, Wide Color Enhancer​

Measurements​

Parameter
TCL S5​
Hisense U6​
Dimensions D x W x H​
2.91"D x 65.63"W x 37.76"H​
3.1"D x 65.9"W x 37.8"H​
Item Weight​
-​
-​
Screen Size​
75 Inches​
75 Inches​

Conclusion​

Product
PROS AND CONS​
TCL S5​
Pros:
• Great picture quality
• Excellent value for the price
• Ability to use VLC Media Player for improved subtitle support
• Built-in Silk Web browser for better access to YouTube Music

Cons:
• Intrusive ads taking up 40% of the display's top region
• Limited app list visible due to advertising space
• Prominent promotion of Amazon content over user-selected apps
• No option to disable ads or simplify the home screen
• Home screen feels more like an advertisement platform than a TV interface
Hisense U6​
Pros
• Excellent picture quality with amazing color and HDR
• Multiple picture modes (Standard, Movie, Natural, Dynamic, Game, and PC) to suit different viewing preferences
• Good motion smoothing with minimal artifacting
• Supports all HDR formats, including Dolby Vision
• Brightness level of 600 nits is sufficient for vivid viewing
• Well-functioning remote control that is responsive from various angles
• Overall performance is commendable for the price

Cons
• Speakers are mediocre compared to external audio systems
• Slight darkening in the corners and minor blooming with white on black
• Some delay in TV response time when accessing settings while streaming
• A bit of dirty screen effect (DSE) in the corners, though mostly unnoticeable
 
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