Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
Hisense A6 Series 55A6H 55"
What Buyers Say
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
Hisense A6 Series 55A6H 55"
The Hisense TV receives mixed reviews. While many users praise its excellent picture quality, light weight, and great value for the price, a significant number report severe software issues with Google TV, including glitches, freezing, and remote pairing problems. Some buyers also received units with a different operating system (VIDAA OS) than advertised, leading to disappointment.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great value for the price
- Lightweight and easy to hang
- Good brightness and contrast
- Intuitive navigation with Google TV
Cons
- Severe software glitches and freezing
- Remote pairing and functionality issues
- Incorrect operating system advertised
- Soundbar connectivity problems
- Poor viewing angles
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | Hisense A6 Series 55A6H 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motion is smoother and color is adjusted |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 3 | Built-In |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 125W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 175 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 12.43 kg★ | 16.28 kg |
Pros & Cons
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
Hisense A6 Series 55A6H 55"
- Strong hdr (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average audio (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average display (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.
