Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
TCL Q6-Series 65Q651G 65"
What Buyers Say
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
TCL Q6-Series 65Q651G 65"
The TCL TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great value for the price. Users highlight its easy setup, minimal glare, and superior sound compared to competitors like Hisense. The 65-inch model is praised for medium-sized living rooms, though its large size can be challenging to transport. Overall, it is seen as a huge upgrade from older TVs and a strong budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and rich colors
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup and configuration
- Minimal glare from windows
Cons
- Large size difficult to transport
- Entry-level model lacks true home-theater performance
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40" | TCL Q6-Series 65Q651G 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 40" | 65" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture | TCL AIPQ Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | No | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 30W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 200x300 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 113 kWh★ | 412 kWh |
| Weight | 4.85 kg★ | 17.10 kg |
Pros & Cons
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
TCL Q6-Series 65Q651G 65"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.