Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"
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
TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"
The TCL Google TV is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good contrast, especially for its price point. Users appreciate the seamless Google TV interface, voice remote, and built-in Chromecast, making it ideal for streaming and gaming. However, some note issues with viewing angles, audio quality, and a tricky Bluetooth remote pairing process. Overall, it offers great value for money, particularly for smaller spaces.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors and good contrast
- Seamless Google TV interface
- Voice remote works well
- Built-in Chromecast
Cons
- Poor viewing angles
- Mediocre audio quality
- Difficult Bluetooth remote pairing
- Some edge bleeding
- Banding visible at angles
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 32" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | FHD |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | HDR Compatible |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| 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 |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 3 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | 8W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Digital Plus |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 100x100 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 50W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 175 kWh | 66 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.43 kg | 3.40 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
TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32" offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.