TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
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
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
The TCL 40-inch Roku TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its picture and sound quality, sleek design, and ease of setup. Users appreciate the value for money and the built-in Roku platform with voice control. A minor issue with the remote control failing after a few days was noted, but the ability to use a phone as a remote mitigates this.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great sound quality
- Sleek and slim design
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
Cons
- Remote control stops working after a few days
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 40" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | FHD |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Roku Smart Picture |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Roku Smart Picture |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | No |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh | 113 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.38 kg | 4.85 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
No current pricing available
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 21 of 42 specs.
