Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
Roku
65 Overall Score
vs
Hisense U6 Series 65U65QF 65"
Hisense
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
85 out of 100 high confidence 209 reviews
The Roku 55" Class Select Series 4K QLED Smart TV is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and easy setup, especially for the price. Many users appreciate the built-in Roku platform for its intuitive interface and app availability. However, a notable minority report serious issues like screen failure, speaker static, and software glitches within weeks of purchase, with some experiencing problems across multiple units. Overall, it is seen as a great value for budget-conscious buyers, but reliability concerns temper the enthusiasm.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- Great value for money
- Intuitive Roku interface
Cons
- Screen failure within weeks
- Speaker static noise
- Software glitches
- Stripped mounting screws
- Annoying setup sign-ins
Picture quality 25
Ease of setup 20
Value for money 18
Roku interface 15
Sound quality 10
Reliability 8
Hisense U6 Series 65U65QF 65"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Movies
Corporate
Outdoor
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Specifications
| Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55" | Hisense U6 Series 65U65QF 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | HDR Plus | Hi-View AI Engine |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X |
| 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 | 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x100 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 207W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 207 kWh★ | 337 kWh |
| Weight | 9.12 kg★ | 20.41 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong hdr (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Hisense U6 Series 65U65QF 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"0.242score per dollar
vs
Hisense U6 Series 65U65QF 65"0.137score per dollar
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55" offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Hisense U6 Series 65U65QF 65"
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 42 specs.
