Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
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
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
The Hisense U8 Series TV, particularly the 100-inch model, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, massive size, and excellent value. Users highlight the incredible brightness, deep blacks, and smooth gaming performance, often comparing it favorably to high-end brands. The built-in sound and anti-glare features are also praised, though some note that a soundbar could enhance the cinematic experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Massive 100-inch screen
- Incredible brightness and contrast
- Smooth gaming performance
- Excellent anti-glare coating
Cons
- Heavy and difficult to install
- Built-in sound could be improved with soundbar
- Brand perception may deter some buyers
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40" | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 40" | 99.5" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | No | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x300 | 800x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 113 kWh★ | 497 kWh |
| Weight | 4.85 kg★ | 62.01 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
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.