Hisense QD4SR Series 43QD4SR 43"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
Hisense QD4SR Series 43QD4SR 43"
Overall, buyers are pleased with this TV's value for money, praising its picture quality, size, and smart features. However, one reviewer received two broken units in a row, raising concerns about quality control. The TV is considered a good budget option for bedrooms, with minor viewing angle limitations.
Pros
- great picture quality
- good value for money
- light and compact
- smart features
- easy to navigate
Cons
- broken units received
- viewing angle limitations
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
| Hisense QD4SR Series 43QD4SR 43" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 60 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | — | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | 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 | Roku TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home, Apple AirPlay, Siri | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4 |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x100 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 5.40 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
Hisense QD4SR Series 43QD4SR 43"
- Strong affordability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong hdr (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average audio (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (24th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
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 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.