Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
Roku
65 Overall Score
vs
Hisense U7 Series 55U7SG 55"
Hisense
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
85 out of 100 high confidence 209 reviews
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
Picture quality 25
Ease of setup 20
Value for money 18
Roku interface 15
Sound quality 10
Reliability 8
Hisense U7 Series 55U7SG 55"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Smart Home
Streaming
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Gaming
Movies
Outdoor
Corporate
Portable
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55" | Hisense U7 Series 55U7SG 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 40000:1 |
| Color Gamut | — | Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | HDR Plus | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 8 ms★ |
| 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 |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x100 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 207W | 190W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 207 kWh★ | 242 kWh |
| Weight | 9.12 kg★ | 13.79 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong hdr (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
Hisense U7 Series 55U7SG 55"
- Strong picture quality (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
No current pricing available
Hisense U7 Series 55U7SG 55"
Verdict
Winner: Hisense U7 Series 55U7SG 55"
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 44 specs.
