TCL 50S450R
Score: 68/100
Hisense U8K 55-inch
Score: 98/100Rankings
The Hisense 55-inch U8 Series delivers premium Mini-LED performance with extreme brightness, high refresh rates, and robust HDR support, positioning it as a strong non-OLED alternative for gamers and movie enthusiasts. While the picture and audio are impressive, users may encounter software instability and limited Ethernet bandwidth.
The TCL 50S450R S4 series offers a budget-friendly 4K experience with Dolby Vision (except Fire TV), Dolby Atmos sound, and a range of smart platforms, making it a solid choice for everyday viewing and casual gaming.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
50 inches | 55 inchesbest | |
8,294,400 pixelsbest | 8,294,400 pixelsbest | |
60 Hz | 165 Hzbest | |
— | 5,000 nitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 106 Wbest | — |
1 yearsbest | — | |
3 count | 4 countbest | |
1 countbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 50 inches | 55 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 165 Hz |
Panel Type | Direct LED | Mini-LED Pro with Full Array Local Dimming |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports (count) | 3 count | 4 count |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the S4 series for delivering premium-grade HDR, Dolby Vision and Atmos at a sub-$400 price point, noting smooth motion handling and low input lag, while pointing out the 60 Hz panel and lack of full-array local dimming as limitations.
Everyday users rate the TV around 4.3 / 5, praising sharp picture, HDR, and sound, but mention remote ergonomics, occasional UI lag, and missing Dolby Vision on the Fire TV variant.
Professional reviewers commend the U8 Series for its striking contrast, peak brightness and color accuracy, noting low input lag and strong anti-glare performance that make it a top-ranked non-OLED TV.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the picture quality, brightness and gaming responsiveness, often calling it the best non-OLED TV and a great value versus premium competitors, though some report software glitches and occasional dead pixels.
“the best non-OLED TV on the market”
“Best Overall Value TV for 2025”
“I don't need a soundbar”
