Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
TCL Q6-Series 50Q651G 50"
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
The TCL 40-inch Roku TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its picture and sound quality, sleek design, and ease of setup. Users appreciate the value for money and the built-in Roku platform with voice control. A minor issue with the remote control failing after a few days was noted, but the ability to use a phone as a remote mitigates this.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great sound quality
- Sleek and slim design
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
Cons
- Remote control stops working after a few days
TCL Q6-Series 50Q651G 50"
The TCL 50-inch QLED TV generally receives positive feedback for its bright colors, easy setup, and good value for the price. However, some users report issues with Wi-Fi drops, freezing on high-definition content, and occasional audio lag with certain apps. Overall, it is seen as a solid budget-friendly option, especially for sports and movies, though not without minor annoyances.
Pros
- Bright and vibrant colors
- Easy setup and navigation
- Good value for the price
- Quick startup
- Loud built-in speakers
Cons
- Wi-Fi drops randomly
- Freezes on high-definition content
- Audio lag with some apps
- Grainy resolution occasionally
- Sound settings hard to calibrate
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40" | TCL Q6-Series 50Q651G 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 40" | 49.5" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture | TCL AIPQ Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | No | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | — | Auto Game Mode (ALLM) |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 30W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 200x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 113 kWh★ | 262 kWh |
| Weight | 4.85 kg★ | 9.12 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)18th %ile
TCL Q6-Series 50Q651G 50"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average display (25th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.