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Overview
Here we are comparing to to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both models have the same resolution and none of them support HDR.
Let us first have a glance at the highlights of the models.
Hisense 65R6E Highlights
TCL 65S421 Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LCD Display
- HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG support
- No
- No
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LCD Display
- HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG support
- No
- No
We have evaluated the TVs from available features and specifications. They both get the same overall score in our ranking system which is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.
Hisense 65R6E
TCL 65S421
Detailed Specifications
And in the end we display all the specifications which are present for both models.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - and here - .
| BASICS | Hisense 65R6E | TCL 65S421 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hisense | TCL |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Series 2 | R6E | 4 |
| Model | 65R6E | 65S421 |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Smart TV | Yes | Yes |
| DISPLAY | Hisense 65R6E | TCL 65S421 |
|---|---|---|
| Actual Size (Diagonal) | 64.5" | 64.5" |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
| Refresh Rate | 50 Hz/60 Hz | 50 Hz/60 Hz |
| Screen Design | Flat | Flat |
| Display Type | LCD | LCD |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Backlight Type | LED | LED |
| LED Type | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Color | No | No |
| Viewing Angle | No | No |
| Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits + FRC | 8 bits + FRC |
| Color Depth | 1.07 billion | 1.07 billion |
| VIDEO | Hisense 65R6E | TCL 65S421 |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Capability | No | No |
| HDR10 | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No | No |
| Dolby Vision | No | No |
| Advanced HDR by Technicolor® | No | No |
| IMAX Enhanced | No | No |
| AMD Freesync™ | No | No |
| NVidia G-Sync | No | No |
| 4K HFR | No | No |
| 2K HFR | No | No |
| VRR | No | No |
| HGIG Compatibility | No | No |
| Upscaling | 4K Upscaler | 4K Creative Pro |
| Frame Interploation Technique | Ultra Smooth Motion | Clear Motion |
| Frame Interpolation Frequency | 120 Hz | 120Hz |
| Filmmaker Mode | No | No |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | No | No |
| AUDIO | Hisense 65R6E | TCL 65S421 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Power Rating | 15W x 2 | 8W + 8W |
| WiSA Ready | No | No |
| CONNECTIVITY | Hisense 65R6E | TCL 65S421 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Input | Yes (gigabit) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Protocol | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11ac 2x2 Dual Band (support 2.4GHz & 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Chromecast | No | No |
| Google Home | No | No |
| Virtual Assistant | No | No |
| Works with Alexa | No | No |
| HDMI Inputs | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0a | 2.0 |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) | Yes | Yes |
| HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| HDMI-CEC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3.0 Ports | No | No |
| RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| IF (Satellite) Inputs | No | No |
| Component Inputs | No | No |
| Composite Inputs | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Audio Outputs | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm headphone Audio Output | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Audio Output | Yes | Yes |
| RS-232C Remote | No | No |
| OTHER | Hisense 65R6E | TCL 65S421 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Roku | Roku |
| Parental Control (V-Chip) | Yes | Yes |
| Teletext | No | No |
| Closed Captions | Yes | Yes |
| On-Screen Display Languages | English/French/Spanish | English, Spanish, French |
| VIDEO FORMATS | Hisense 65R6E | TCL 65S421 |
|---|---|---|
| 3GPP | Yes | No |
| AV1 | No | No |
| AVI | Yes | Yes |
| ASF | No | No |
| DivX | No | Yes |
| Flash Video | Yes | No |
| H.263 | Yes | Yes |
| H.264 | Yes | Yes |
| H.265 | Yes | No |
| MKV | Yes | Yes |
| M2TS | No | No |
| MP4 | No | Yes |
| MPEG-4 | Yes | Yes |
| QuickTime | Yes | No |
| RealVideo | No | No |
| TS | Yes | Yes |
| VC-1 | Yes | No |
| VP7 | No | No |
| VP8 | No | No |
| VP9 | Yes | No |
| VOB | Yes | No |
| VRO | Yes | No |
| WebM | Yes | No |
| WMV | Yes | Yes |
| Xvid | No | No |
| AUDIO FORMATS | Hisense 65R6E | TCL 65S421 |
|---|---|---|
| AAC | Yes | Yes |
| AC4 | No | No |
| AIFF | No | No |
| ALAC | No | No |
| APE | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| eAAC+ | Yes | No |
| EAC3 | No | No |
| FLAC | Yes | Yes |
| HE-AAC | No | No |
| LPCM | No | No |
| M4A | No | No |
| MIDI | Yes | No |
| MP2 | No | No |
| MP3 | Yes | Yes |
| OGG | No | No |
| RealAudio | No | No |
| WMA | Yes | Yes |
| WAV | Yes | Yes |
| IMAGE FORMATS | Hisense 65R6E | TCL 65S421 |
|---|---|---|
| BMP | No | Yes |
| GIF | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG | Yes | Yes |
| JPS | No | No |
| MPO | No | No |
| PNG | Yes | Yes |
| TUNER | Hisense 65R6E | TCL 65S421 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Tuner | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
| SAT Tuner | No | No |
| Analog Tuner | NTSC | NTSC |
| NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) | No | No |
| Digital Terrestrial TV System | ATSC | ATSC |
| GENERAL | Hisense 65R6E | TCL 65S421 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 110V, 60Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption (In Standby) | 0.5 W | 0.5W |
| Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D) | 57.5" x 33.3" x 3" | 57.3" x 33.3" x 3.1" |
| Dimension With Stand (W x H x D) | 57.5" x 35.6" x 13.1" | 57.3" x 36.0" x 11.8" |
| Stand Size | 47.4" x 13.1" | 51.3" |
| Dimension of Package (W x H x D) | 64.2" x 40.2" x 7" | 64.8" x 39.4" x 8.4" |
| VESA Wall Mount | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Hole Pitch (W x H) | 400 mm x 200 mm | 400 mm x 200 mm |
| Weight Without Stand | 43.2 lbs | 38.8 lbs |
| Weight With Stand | 44.5 lbs | 39.7 lbs |
| Weight of Package (Gross) | 63.9 lbs | 59.5 lbs |
| ACCESSORIES | Hisense 65R6E | TCL 65S421 |
|---|---|---|
| Remote | Yes | RC282 |
