TCL F35 Series 43F35 42.5"
TCL
58 Overall Score
vs
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6"
Roku
81 Overall Score
Scores
Smart Home
Budget
Streaming
Gaming
Sports
Corporate
Movies
Portable
Outdoor
Specifications
| TCL F35 Series 43F35 42.5" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | 4K HDR Pro | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 100 kWh★ | 238 kWh |
| Weight | 5.58 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL F35 Series 43F35 42.5"
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong smart (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong hdr (78th percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
TCL F35 Series 43F35 42.5"0.482score per dollar
vs
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6"0.125score per dollar
TCL F35 Series 43F35 42.5" offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6"
Scores 81 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.
