Roku Select Series 55R4C5 55"
TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58"
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 55R4C5 55"
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Roku TV, praising its picture quality, ease of use, and value for money. The integrated Roku interface and voice control are popular features, and several reviewers mention buying additional units for family members. Some questions remain about specific features like voice command privacy and connectivity options, but overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy to use interface
- Great value for money
- Integrated Roku streaming
- Voice control remote
Cons
- No clear answers on voice privacy
- Connectivity questions unanswered
- Limited info on screen finish
TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58"
The TCL 58" Class S5 Series 4K UHD HDR LED Smart Fire TV is highly praised for its sharp picture quality, vibrant colors, and excellent value for the price. Users highlight easy setup, smooth Fire TV interface, and responsive Alexa voice control. While the built-in sound is considered decent, many recommend adding a soundbar for better audio. The TV is lightweight and easy to mount, making it a popular choice for everyday streaming and family use.
Pros
- Sharp 4K picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Excellent value for price
- Easy setup
- Smooth Fire TV interface
Cons
- Built-in sound only decent
- Soundbar recommended for better audio
- Not as high-end as Samsung or LG
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 55R4C5 55" | TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 57.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | HDR Plus | TCL AIPQ Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | — |
| Wattage | — | 155W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 | 300mm x 300mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 155W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 225 kWh | 155 kWh★ |
| Weight | 9.98 kg★ | 12.17 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 55R4C5 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong hdr (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
TCL S5 Series 58S5F 58"
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Roku Select Series 55R4C5 55" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 37 specs.