As above. I think the prices are similar. Ideally I want something which boots up and switch channels fast, good upscaling as I watch lots of crappy FTA TV, mostly movies and Netflix with minimal gaming.
Also my TV just died, should I get it now or wait for Boxing Day sales given jb hifi has a 10% sales currently? Cheers
Debatable
Tcl and hisense are pretty much on par with each other
Tcl didn't become the second biggest tv manufacturer by accident
The Hisense in RTINGS are models you can't actually buy here in Aus even though the model number is the same
The TCL is a different model number but by all accounts we can get at least the same panel here
Picture quality wise, they're pretty close.
Software wise, if you're sticking to Netflix solely then probably the HiSense.
If you're going to jump around from service to service, then the TCL will have better app compatibility now and into the future being Android based.
I'm eyeing off the TCL for this reason.
TCL has good speakers according to reviews.
I'd keep my eyes peeled for a bargain on either and jump when the price is right. According to OzB, TCL has been discounted this year down to $1800ish, the HiSense hasn't seen much discounting yet as it was quite a late release.
TCL has built in soundbar and its decent quality with a woofer on the back. Also being Android based its superior to Hisense software. Both have 3 years warranty and both similar quality. My pick is the TCL C825 a long way over the U9G. C825 is also Mini-Led which is the next best thing to O-Led. TCL Hands down.
The HiSense is mini-LED backlit also, and allegedly with far more dimming zones (HiSense claim 1000+) than the TCL's 240 zones.
So on paper, the HiSense should have far less blooming. IPS panel (from what I can find) means it wont be as bright, but will have better viewing angles than the TCL's VA Panel technology.
My pick is still the TCL, but for the right price, and after some reviews come out backing up the paper specs, I'd snap up the HiSense.
For those that don't already know - the MiniLED panels are both made by Samsung.
TCL and Hisense have the same Mediatek processor, with their own implementations on the software.
TCL has an agreement with Google/Android for their software dev, so in future there will be better support for this.
Hisense has their own VIDAA custom Android-based firmware (but is cut off from Play stores etc). Hisense has been historically very bad with software updates.
Now on the particular TVs? If this was USA Hisense U9G vs TCL C825, Hisense would win without breaking a sweat.
However, they are selling the USA market TVs at a loss in order to secure a good name in that market.
The truth is that the Hisense Aussie Panel is actually based on a 2020 Panel - the dimming zones claim is a lie for both TCL and Hisense however Hisense is the bigger liar here.
Total Dimming zones on the U9GNAV (Aus version) is actually only 90 for the 65", the "1000s" is the amount of individual LEDs, but they are controlled in an array split up in groups. TCL C825 is 160 zones of 10,000 individual LEDs. This brings TCL power usage up, but their uniformity is better.
If I had to choose, TCL would win because of better software support, better implementation of ALLM/VRR and lower input lag.
However you wouldn't really notice much difference regardless which you picked - the panels themselves are both pretty sub-standard for their respective prices ($3000 RRP) - I mean 8bit + FRC??? come on…. (and for those that comment that most people can't differentiate between 8bit and 10bit? The problem isn't the additional colours/reduced gradation - the problem is FRC flickers at inconsistent intervals meaning it can cause eyestrain/problems during longer viewing)
hope this helps…I know it's a bit late to the show :)
(additional comment added @ edit: If you're watching Netflix etc directly on the apps - you won't notice the FRC because all of those streaming apps only produce YUV422, not RGB - and so FRC won't even get turned on. This would be quite important if you were primarily using BluRay/PS5/Xbox/PC)
Hisense is much better than TCL in brand name and the TV Reviews on RTINGS