TCL S Class 43S450R 43" vs Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
TCL S Class 43S450R 43"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL S Class 43S450R 43"
This TCL Roku TV is praised for its excellent value, easy setup, and good picture quality for the price. Users appreciate the lightweight design and simple Roku interface, though some note the sound could be louder and motion handling is not top-tier. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget-conscious buyers who want a reliable smart TV.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Easy and quick setup
- Good picture quality for the price
- Lightweight and easy to mount
- Simple Roku interface
Cons
- Sound could be louder
- Motion handling not top-tier
- Brightness issues on some content
- Dolby sound dropout issues
- Volume fluctuations
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 S Class 43S450R 43" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 120 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | — | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | Freesync | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL S Class 43S450R 43"
- Strong hdr (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 38 specs.