Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Roku
79 Overall Score
vs
TCL QM8K Series 85QM8K 84.6"
TCL
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
92 out of 100 medium confidence 26 reviews
The Roku Pro Series TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Users praise the built-in sound, often finding it good enough to skip a soundbar, and highlight the responsive, user-friendly Roku interface. The rechargeable, backlit remote with a locator feature is a standout convenience. A few minor criticisms include the glossy screen causing reflections, non-customizable shortcut buttons, and occasional initial issues like local dimming quirks that resolved quickly.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality with vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great built-in sound, often no soundbar needed
- Responsive and fast Roku interface
- Rechargeable backlit remote with locator
Cons
- Glossy screen causes reflections
- Non-customizable shortcut buttons on remote
- Initial local dimming artifacts (resolved quickly)
- Heavier than expected
- Bass can struggle at times
Picture quality 10
Sound quality 9
Ease of use 8
Remote control 7
Value for money 6
Gaming performance 3
TCL QM8K Series 85QM8K 84.6"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Smart Home
Streaming
Gaming
Sports
Corporate
Movies
Budget
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | TCL QM8K Series 85QM8K 84.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 600mm x 500mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh★ | 560 kWh |
| Weight | 18.55 kg★ | 38.80 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
TCL QM8K Series 85QM8K 84.6"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"0.121score per dollar
vs
TCL QM8K Series 85QM8K 84.6"0.030score per dollar
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Scores 79 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 39 specs.
