TCL F35-Series 75F35 75"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL F35-Series 75F35 75"
The TCL 75-inch TV is widely praised for its exceptional value, offering a large screen with vibrant picture quality and good sound at a budget-friendly price. However, many users report reliability issues such as backlight failures, freezing, and spontaneous shutdowns, alongside complaints about the slow, laggy smart interface and forced ads on the home screen. While it's a fantastic deal for the size and features, especially for casual viewing, those seeking consistent performance or gaming may want to consider higher-end alternatives.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Vibrant and clear picture quality
- Large 75-inch screen size
- Good sound quality for the price
- Easy setup and mounting
Cons
- Backlight failure after short use
- Frequent freezing and spontaneous shutdowns
- Slow and laggy smart interface
- Forced ads on home screen and remote
- Unreliable for gaming with glitches
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
The Roku Pro Series TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Users praise the built-in sound, often finding it good enough to skip a soundbar, and highlight the responsive, user-friendly Roku interface. The rechargeable, backlit remote with a locator feature is a standout convenience. A few minor criticisms include the glossy screen causing reflections, non-customizable shortcut buttons, and occasional initial issues like local dimming quirks that resolved quickly.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality with vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great built-in sound, often no soundbar needed
- Responsive and fast Roku interface
- Rechargeable backlit remote with locator
Cons
- Glossy screen causes reflections
- Non-customizable shortcut buttons on remote
- Initial local dimming artifacts (resolved quickly)
- Heavier than expected
- Bass can struggle at times
Scores
Specifications
| TCL F35-Series 75F35 75" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 74.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | HDR PRO | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 400W | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 400 kWh | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 18.01 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL F35-Series 75F35 75"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (76th percentile)
- Strong audio (68th percentile)
- Below average display (32nd percentile)
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.