Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32"
Users overwhelmingly praise this Roku TV for its easy setup, excellent picture quality, and the intuitive Roku interface. Many appreciate the vast selection of free channels and Bluetooth headphone support, making it a great value for a budget smart TV. A minor issue noted is the lack of an ethernet port, though users have found workarounds with USB adapters.
Pros
- Easy initial setup
- Great picture quality and colors
- Intuitive Roku interface
- Wide selection of free channels
- Bluetooth headphone support
Cons
- No built-in ethernet port
- Limited wall-mount screw options
- No power button on the TV set
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
The TCL QM8K is widely praised for its impressive brightness, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, rivaling OLED at a lower price point. While some users note minor issues with viewing angles, a glossy screen, and occasional dimming quirks, the overall sentiment is highly positive. A few users mention that the built-in speakers are surprisingly good, though the OS can be slow at times.
Pros
- Impressive brightness and HDR
- Vibrant colors near OLED quality
- Excellent gaming performance at 144Hz
- Good built-in sound quality
- Snappy Google TV interface
Cons
- Limited viewing angles off-center
- Glossy screen causing reflections in bright rooms
- Occasional dimming issues in games and movies
- Bulky design from side/back
- Slow operating system at times
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 75" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | No | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 72 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 3.40 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)18th %ile
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32" offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 21 of 42 specs.
