Roku Select Series 55R4C5KIT1 55"
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 55R4C5KIT1 55"
The Roku TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its picture clarity, ease of setup, and solid sound quality. Users appreciate the value for money, especially for budget-conscious buyers and those in smaller spaces like bedrooms. One reviewer noted that the picture quality can sometimes appear hazy, and the price may be slightly high for some, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Crystal clear picture
- Easy setup
- Solid sound quality
- Great value for money
- Voice remote for elderly
Cons
- Picture quality sometimes hazy
- Price slightly high for some
- Power cord integrated into TV back
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
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 55R4C5KIT1 55" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| 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 |
| Processor | — | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 231W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 231 kWh★ |
| Weight | 14.97 kg | 12.16 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 55R4C5KIT1 55"
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Strong display (65th percentile)
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average audio (27th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong hdr (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 20 of 43 specs.