Roku Select Series 40R3C5 39.5"
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 40R3C5 39.5"
This Roku TV is praised for its easy setup, clear Full HD picture, and smooth Roku interface. Users highlight the excellent sound quality, voice remote, and great value for the price. However, one verified reviewer reports a critical connectivity issue with Android and Windows devices, which is a significant drawback for some.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Clear Full HD picture
- Excellent sound quality
- Smooth Roku interface
- Voice remote control
Cons
- Connectivity issues with Android/Windows
- Limited screen size options mentioned
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
The TCL QM6K series is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive 144Hz refresh rate, making it a top choice for both gaming and streaming. Users highlight the easy setup, intuitive Google TV interface (despite some ad clutter), and great value for the price. Common minor complaints include mediocre built-in speakers, a bright yellow LED indicator, and glare in very bright rooms, but most agree these are easily mitigated with a soundbar or simple adjustments.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and good contrast
- 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Easy setup and intuitive Google TV
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Bright yellow LED indicator on bottom
- Glare in very bright rooms
- Google TV interface has many ads
- Sound adjustment not available via optical output
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 40R3C5 39.5" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 39.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | — | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | — | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | — | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | — | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | — | ✓★ |
| HLG | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Voice Remote | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 231W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 231 kWh★ |
| Weight | 5.26 kg★ | 12.16 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 40R3C5 39.5"
- Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average smart (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong hdr (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 22 of 43 specs.
