Roku Select Series 55R5D5CA 55"
Roku
49 Overall Score
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TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
TCL
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 55R5D5CA 55"
No customer feedback yet
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
The TCL QM6K series is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive 144Hz refresh rate, making it a top choice for both gaming and streaming. Users highlight the easy setup, intuitive Google TV interface (despite some ad clutter), and great value for the price. Common minor complaints include mediocre built-in speakers, a bright yellow LED indicator, and glare in very bright rooms, but most agree these are easily mitigated with a soundbar or simple adjustments.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and good contrast
- 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Easy setup and intuitive Google TV
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Bright yellow LED indicator on bottom
- Glare in very bright rooms
- Google TV interface has many ads
- Sound adjustment not available via optical output
Picture quality 15
Gaming performance 8
Value for money 10
Built in speakers 7
Google tv interface 8
Brightness and glare 5
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Specifications
| Roku Select Series 55R5D5CA 55" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | 330 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Quantum Dot Layer | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | — | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | — | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, 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 | Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Yes | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X Passthrough: No | 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 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x100 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 231W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 231 kWh★ |
| Weight | 9.10 kg★ | 12.38 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 55R5D5CA 55"
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong smart (71st percentile)
- Strong picture quality (69th percentile)
- Strong audio (67th percentile)
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Roku Select Series 55R5D5CA 55"0.148score per dollar
vs
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"0.055score per dollar
Roku Select Series 55R5D5CA 55" offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 43 specs.
