Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
The Roku 55" Class Select Series 4K QLED Smart TV is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and easy setup, especially for the price. Many users appreciate the built-in Roku platform for its intuitive interface and app availability. However, a notable minority report serious issues like screen failure, speaker static, and software glitches within weeks of purchase, with some experiencing problems across multiple units. Overall, it is seen as a great value for budget-conscious buyers, but reliability concerns temper the enthusiasm.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- Great value for money
- Intuitive Roku interface
Cons
- Screen failure within weeks
- Speaker static noise
- Software glitches
- Stripped mounting screws
- Annoying setup sign-ins
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
The TCL QM8K is widely praised for its impressive brightness, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, rivaling OLED at a lower price point. While some users note minor issues with viewing angles, a glossy screen, and occasional dimming quirks, the overall sentiment is highly positive. A few users mention that the built-in speakers are surprisingly good, though the OS can be slow at times.
Pros
- Impressive brightness and HDR
- Vibrant colors near OLED quality
- Excellent gaming performance at 144Hz
- Good built-in sound quality
- Snappy Google TV interface
Cons
- Limited viewing angles off-center
- Glossy screen causing reflections in bright rooms
- Occasional dimming issues in games and movies
- Bulky design from side/back
- Slow operating system at times
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | HDR Plus | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x100 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 207W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 207 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 9.12 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong hdr (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 42 specs.