Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
TCL M8L Pro Series 75M8L Pro 75"
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 M8L Pro Series 75M8L Pro 75"
Most buyers are very satisfied with the TCL M8L TV, praising its excellent picture quality, true blacks thanks to local dimming, and suitability for gaming with a 144Hz refresh rate. A few noted the sound is below average and that Google TV's mandatory agreement can be a dealbreaker, leading one return. Overall, it's a strong value for the price, especially for PS5 and PC use.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- True blacks with local dimming
- 144Hz refresh rate for gaming
- No reflection or glare
- Good value for price
Cons
- Sound below average
- Google TV mandatory agreement
- Requires certified HDMI cable for 4K/120Hz
- Streaming apps initial poor quality
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | TCL M8L Pro Series 75M8L Pro 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| 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 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Android TV |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | — |
| Wattage | — | 30W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 18.55 kg★ | 22.91 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 M8L Pro Series 75M8L Pro 75"
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong picture quality (79th percentile)
- Strong smart (73rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.