TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65"
The TCL 65" QM6K Mini-LED TV has overwhelmingly positive reviews, with users praising its exceptional brightness, deep black levels comparable to OLED, and vibrant colors. Gamers highlight the 144 Hz refresh rate, low input lag, and HDMI 2.1 support for smooth gameplay. Some initial issues with the remote's Bluetooth responsiveness were noted, but these resolved over time. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic value, outperforming much more expensive models from Sony and OLED TVs from a few years ago.
Pros
- Exceptional brightness
- Deep black levels near OLED
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- 144 Hz refresh rate for gaming
- Low input lag
Cons
- Initial Bluetooth remote sluggishness
- Remote responsiveness improved over time
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 QM6K Series 65QM6K 65" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 4 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 275W | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 275 kWh | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 16.96 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %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 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.