Roku Select Series 43R4C5KIT1 43"
Roku
22 Overall Score
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TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
TCL
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 43R4C5KIT1 43"
No customer feedback yet
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
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
Picture quality 15
Gaming performance 8
Value for money 10
Built in speakers 7
Google tv interface 8
Brightness and glare 5
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Specifications
| Roku Select Series 43R4C5KIT1 43" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | — | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | — | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 231W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 231 kWh★ |
| Weight | 9.07 kg★ | 12.38 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 43R4C5KIT1 43"
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)18th %ile
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Roku Select Series 43R4C5KIT1 43"0.094score per dollar
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TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"0.208score per dollar
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6" offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 20 of 42 specs.
