Hisense E6 Cinema Series 50E6QF 50"
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
What Buyers Say
Hisense E6 Cinema Series 50E6QF 50"
The Hisense QLED TV delivers outstanding picture quality and great value for the price, especially for 4K content and sports. However, several users report sluggish Fire TV OS performance, occasional app crashes, and slow boot times, particularly when connected to Wi-Fi. Setup can be tricky with account issues, and some units have minor build gaps. Overall, it's a solid budget choice if you can tolerate software quirks.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great value for money
- Clear 4K QLED display
- Easy Bluetooth headphone connection
- Simple setup process
Cons
- Sluggish Fire TV OS performance
- Occasional app crashes and freezes
- Slow boot times with Wi-Fi
- Setup account issues
- Minor build gaps on some units
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
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense E6 Cinema Series 50E6QF 50" | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | QLED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | WCG-Wide Color Gamut | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 120 | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | — | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+ Adaptive, HDR 10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Alexa, Apple HomeKit | 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★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 175 kWh★ |
| Weight | 8.71 kg★ | 12.43 kg |
Pros & Cons
Hisense E6 Cinema Series 50E6QF 50"
- Strong hdr (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average display (35th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 37 specs.