TCL Q Class 43Q651GKIT1 43"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL Q Class 43Q651GKIT1 43"
The TCL TV receives mixed feedback from verified buyers. While some praise its picture and sound quality, customer service, and value during sales, others report a damaged screen on arrival and a frustrating remote without number keys or backlight. A critical issue is the claim that the advertised 144Hz refresh rate is actually 60Hz, which significantly impacts trust.
Pros
- Great customer service
- Excellent picture quality
- Good sound quality
- Easy to operate
- Good value during sales
Cons
- Advertised 144Hz is actually 60Hz
- Damaged screen on arrival
- Remote lacks number keys
- Remote has no backlight
- Inconvenient channel navigation
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 Q Class 43Q651GKIT1 43" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 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 | High | infinite |
| Color Gamut | UltraWide Color | — |
| Motion Tech | — | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | — | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | 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 | — | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q Class 43Q651GKIT1 43"
- Strong hdr (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong display (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %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 11 of 39 specs.