TCL Q3K Series 32Q3K 31.5"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL Q3K Series 32Q3K 31.5"
The TCL 32" Q3K is a well-regarded budget QLED TV praised for its 1080p resolution and excellent picture quality at a low price point. Users appreciate the Google TV OS and the ability to turn off the standby LED, though some find the default legs too wide and the built-in audio subpar. Overall, it's seen as a great value for a small bedroom or kitchen TV, but the bright bezel light and mediocre sound are common frustrations.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- 1080p QLED resolution
- Great value for the price
- Google TV OS
- Easy setup
Cons
- Bright bezel light (can be turned off)
- Subpar built-in audio
- Wide default legs
- Poor off-angle viewing
- Ads on Google TV home screen
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 Q3K Series 32Q3K 31.5" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | QLED | 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 120 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | HDR Compatible | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | 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 | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Google Home | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4 |
| Wattage | 18W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 80W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 50 kWh★ | 238 kWh |
| Weight | 3.13 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q3K Series 32Q3K 31.5"
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (18th percentile)18th %ile
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.