TCL A400U Series 55A400U 55"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL A400U Series 55A400U 55"
Overall, users are very satisfied with this TV, praising its exceptional picture quality, great sound, and bright display that handles well in sunlit rooms. The included slim wall mount is a appreciated bonus, and setup is easy. A few minor issues were noted, such as a scratch on the side upon unboxing and delivery left at the doorstep without notice, but these do not overshadow the positive experience.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Great sound
- Bright display for sunny rooms
- Included slim wall mount
- Easy setup
Cons
- Scratch on side upon unboxing
- Delivery left at doorstep without notice
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
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
Scores
Specifications
| TCL A400U Series 55A400U 55" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR Pro+, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | — | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Apple AirPlay | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.11 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL A400U Series 55A400U 55"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong picture quality (79th percentile)
- Strong display (78th percentile)
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
