TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"
This budget TCL Google TV earns mostly positive marks for its price, vivid colors, and easy-to-use Google interface, making it a solid pick for a bedroom or secondary TV. However, several reviewers noted drawbacks like weak speakers, inconsistent backlighting, ghosting in games, and a plasticky build. It's recommended for casual TV watching, but gamers or picky viewers may want to look elsewhere.
Pros
- Great value for price
- Vivid colors
- Easy-to-use Google interface
- Good for bedroom size
- Bluetooth and IR remote
Cons
- Weak speakers
- Inconsistent backlighting
- Ghosting in games
- Plasticky build
- Cluttered menu with ads
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
| TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43" | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision | 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 | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| 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 | 2.0 | 3 |
| Wattage | 30W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 200W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 200 kWh | 175 kWh★ |
| Weight | 6.62 kg★ | 12.43 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average display (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th 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
Pricing
TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43" offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 38 specs.
