Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
TCL 4-Series 43S451 43"
What Buyers Say
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
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
TCL 4-Series 43S451 43"
The TV receives mixed feedback: many buyers praise its value for money and quick delivery, but a significant number report missing accessories like the remote, batteries, and power cord, as well as physical damage such as bent screens or red marks. Some users note it appears refurbished, though this doesn't always affect functionality. A few complaints mention the remote not matching the advertised voice control or the TV not being true 4K.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Quick delivery
- Functions as advertised
- Good picture quality
- Exactly as expected
Cons
- Missing accessories (remote, batteries, power cord)
- Physical damage (bent screen, cracks)
- Red mark on screen
- Remote not voice control as advertised
- Not true 4K
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | TCL 4-Series 43S451 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | — |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Siri, Alexa, Hey Google |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | AirPlay |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 3 | — |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 175 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 12.43 kg | 11.00 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 4-Series 43S451 43"
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average hdr (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 36 specs.