Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
Hisense QD5 Series 43QD5N 43"
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
Hisense QD5 Series 43QD5N 43"
This Hisense QLED 4K TV delivers impressive picture quality with vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it a great value for the price. Users praise its gaming performance, smart features, and sleek design, though some find the remote lacking numeric keys and the documentation sparse. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget-conscious buyers seeking a premium viewing experience.
Pros
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Great value for the price
- Excellent gaming performance
- Sleek and modern design
- Intuitive smart features
Cons
- Remote lacks numeric keys
- Sparse documentation and manuals
- Generic online manual not model-specific
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | Hisense QD5 Series 43QD5N 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | QLED Quantum Dot Color |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motion Rate 120 |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | Active HDR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 3 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 175 kWh | 163 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.43 kg | 6.80 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Hisense QD5 Series 43QD5N 43"
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average display (26th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.