Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
TCL F35-Series 65F35 65"
What Buyers Say
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
TCL F35-Series 65F35 65"
The TCL 65″ F35-Series is widely praised for its exceptional value, delivering sharp 4K HDR picture quality and vibrant colors at an affordable price. Setup is straightforward with the built-in Fire TV interface, making streaming easy. While sound is decent for built-in speakers, the 60 Hz panel and occasional remote lag are minor drawbacks, but overall it is a reliable choice for everyday viewing.
Pros
- Sharp 4K HDR picture
- Vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- Built-in Fire TV interface
- Good value for price
Cons
- 60Hz panel limits gaming
- Occasional remote lag
- Built-in sound lacks depth
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | TCL F35-Series 65F35 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 64.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture Max | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | 4K HDR Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh★ | 300 kWh |
| Weight | 18.55 kg | 12.19 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
TCL F35-Series 65F35 65"
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (76th percentile)
- Below average display (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.