Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
What Buyers Say
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
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
The Hisense U8 series is widely praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and strong value for money, especially in bright rooms. Many users highlight its gaming performance and impressive sound quality. However, some report issues with HDMI connectivity, dark scene handling, and occasional quality control problems, with a few negative experiences regarding defects and customer service.
Pros
- Exceptional brightness
- Vibrant colors
- Great value for money
- Good gaming performance
- Impressive built-in sound
Cons
- HDMI connectivity issues
- Dark scene handling problems
- Occasional quality control issues
- Face distortion in some content
- Upscaling could be better
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | Hisense U8 55U8QG 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 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 |
| 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 | 3 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 264W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 175 kWh★ | 264 kWh |
| Weight | 12.43 kg★ | 17.92 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gaming (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Pricing
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.
