Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
TCL Q6-Series 65Q651G 65"
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 Q6-Series 65Q651G 65"
The TCL TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great value for the price. Users highlight its easy setup, minimal glare, and superior sound compared to competitors like Hisense. The 65-inch model is praised for medium-sized living rooms, though its large size can be challenging to transport. Overall, it is seen as a huge upgrade from older TVs and a strong budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and rich colors
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup and configuration
- Minimal glare from windows
Cons
- Large size difficult to transport
- Entry-level model lacks true home-theater performance
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | TCL Q6-Series 65Q651G 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | — | nearly the entire DCI-P3 color space |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture Max | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | TCL AIPQ Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | VRR |
| 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 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 30W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W★ | 412W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh★ | 412 kWh |
| Weight | 18.55 kg | 17.10 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 Q6-Series 65Q651G 65"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.