Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

Roku
79 Overall Score
vs
TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6"

TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6"

TCL
81 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

This Roku TV is a hit with buyers, who praise its sharp, bright picture and surprisingly good built-in sound that even made one user ditch their soundbar. Setup is a breeze for existing Roku households, and the voice-controlled sleep timer and standby backdrops are appreciated extras. The price is seen as a great value, with several users already planning to buy another.

Pros
  • Sharp and bright picture
  • Excellent built-in sound
  • Easy setup with Roku
  • Voice-controlled sleep timer
  • Great value for price
Cons
  • No cons mentioned
👍 Picture quality 4
👍 Sound quality 4
👍 Ease of setup 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Roku integration 3
👍 Voice control 2

TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6"

78 out of 100 high confidence 212 reviews

The TCL QM6K Mini LED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its impressive picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and anti-glare matte screen, which makes it a strong choice for bright rooms. Many users highlight excellent value for the price, particularly for HDR content and gaming with 144Hz support. However, a significant number of reviews report frustrating software glitches including a laggy interface, random reboots, and sound dropouts. Some users also experienced defective units with dark spots or complete failure, and a few disliked the matte finish for reducing picture punch. Overall, it's a great budget-to-mid-range performer if you get a reliable unit.

Pros
  • Excellent picture quality for the price
  • Vibrant colors and deep blacks
  • Anti-glare matte screen ideal for bright rooms
  • Great gaming features with 144Hz and HDMI 2.1
  • Smooth Google TV interface when working
Cons
  • Frequent software glitches and laggy interface
  • Random reboots and sound dropouts
  • Defective units with dark spots or complete failure
  • Built-in speakers lack quality
  • Matte screen reduces contrast for some users
👍 Picture quality 38
👎 Software glitches 12
🤔 Matte vs glossy screen 13
👍 Value for money 16
👎 Sound quality 14
👎 Reliability defects 8

Scores

Smart Home
Roku
85
TCL
88
Streaming
Roku
79
TCL
86
Budget
Roku
79
TCL
84
Sports
Roku
68
TCL
83
Gaming
Roku
60
TCL
81
Corporate
Roku
67
TCL
81
Movies
Roku
61
TCL
73
Outdoor
Roku
47
TCL
56
Portable
Roku
50
TCL
55

Specifications

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6"
Display
Size55"84.6"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeQLEDMini-LED★
BacklightFull-Array LEDFull-Array LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Contrast Ratio—7000:1
Color Gamut—DCI-P3
Motion TechHDR PlusMotion Rate 480
ProcessorRoku Smart Picture MaxTCL AIPQ PRO Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsDolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✓✓
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz144 Hz★
VRRVRRFreeSync Premium Pro
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformRoku TVGoogle TV
Voice AssistantRoku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google AssistantGoogle Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2, MiracastApple AirPlay 2
Works WithApple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google HomeAmazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home
Audio
Speaker Config32.1
Wattage—40W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDolby Atmos, Dolby AudioDolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports12★
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.4★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓★—
VESA Mount300x300600x400
Power & Size
Power—343W★
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy175 kWh★343 kWh
Weight12.43 kg★32.57 kg

Pros & Cons

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

  • Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile

TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6"

  • Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong audio (88th percentile)88th %ile

Verdict

═ Tie

Both products are closely matched - Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" wins 4 specs while TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6" wins 6.

TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home