Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65"
What Buyers Say
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
This Roku TV is a hit with buyers, who praise its sharp, bright picture and surprisingly good built-in sound that even made one user ditch their soundbar. Setup is a breeze for existing Roku households, and the voice-controlled sleep timer and standby backdrops are appreciated extras. The price is seen as a great value, with several users already planning to buy another.
Pros
- Sharp and bright picture
- Excellent built-in sound
- Easy setup with Roku
- Voice-controlled sleep timer
- Great value for price
Cons
- No cons mentioned
TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65"
The TCL 65" QM6K Mini-LED TV has overwhelmingly positive reviews, with users praising its exceptional brightness, deep black levels comparable to OLED, and vibrant colors. Gamers highlight the 144 Hz refresh rate, low input lag, and HDMI 2.1 support for smooth gameplay. Some initial issues with the remote's Bluetooth responsiveness were noted, but these resolved over time. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic value, outperforming much more expensive models from Sony and OLED TVs from a few years ago.
Pros
- Exceptional brightness
- Deep black levels near OLED
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- 144 Hz refresh rate for gaming
- Low input lag
Cons
- Initial Bluetooth remote sluggishness
- Remote responsiveness improved over time
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| 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 | 3 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 275W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 175 kWh★ | 275 kWh |
| Weight | 12.43 kg★ | 16.96 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.