TCL Q Series Q51BR 43"
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL Q Series Q51BR 43"
The TCL TV offers good value for money with balanced quality and price, but several users reported missing accessories like the remote and power cable, and one unit arrived with a small scratch. The software is sluggish despite updates, though a third-party app can improve responsiveness. Overall, it meets expectations for the price, but refurbished units may have cosmetic or accessory issues.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Balanced quality and price
- Meets expectations
Cons
- Missing accessories (remote, power cable)
- Sluggish software despite updates
- Small scratch on refurbished unit
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
This Roku TV is a hit with buyers, who praise its sharp, bright picture and surprisingly good built-in sound that even made one user ditch their soundbar. Setup is a breeze for existing Roku households, and the voice-controlled sleep timer and standby backdrops are appreciated extras. The price is seen as a great value, with several users already planning to buy another.
Pros
- Sharp and bright picture
- Excellent built-in sound
- Easy setup with Roku
- Voice-controlled sleep timer
- Great value for price
Cons
- No cons mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| TCL Q Series Q51BR 43" | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | QLED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 120 | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 3 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 175 kWh★ |
| Weight | 10.43 kg★ | 12.43 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q Series Q51BR 43"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong picture quality (71st percentile)
- Strong audio (70th percentile)
- Strong smart (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.
