Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
What Buyers Say
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
The Roku Pro Series TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Users praise the built-in sound, often finding it good enough to skip a soundbar, and highlight the responsive, user-friendly Roku interface. The rechargeable, backlit remote with a locator feature is a standout convenience. A few minor criticisms include the glossy screen causing reflections, non-customizable shortcut buttons, and occasional initial issues like local dimming quirks that resolved quickly.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality with vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great built-in sound, often no soundbar needed
- Responsive and fast Roku interface
- Rechargeable backlit remote with locator
Cons
- Glossy screen causes reflections
- Non-customizable shortcut buttons on remote
- Initial local dimming artifacts (resolved quickly)
- Heavier than expected
- Bass can struggle at times
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
The TCL QM6K series is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive 144Hz refresh rate, making it a top choice for both gaming and streaming. Users highlight the easy setup, intuitive Google TV interface (despite some ad clutter), and great value for the price. Common minor complaints include mediocre built-in speakers, a bright yellow LED indicator, and glare in very bright rooms, but most agree these are easily mitigated with a soundbar or simple adjustments.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and good contrast
- 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Easy setup and intuitive Google TV
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Bright yellow LED indicator on bottom
- Glare in very bright rooms
- Google TV interface has many ads
- Sound adjustment not available via optical output
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture Max | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| 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 | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W | 231W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh | 231 kWh★ |
| Weight | 18.55 kg | 12.16 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
No current pricing available
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.
