Which has the better picture?

The Roku Plus Series. Its Mini-LED backlight and Dolby Vision support give deeper blacks and brighter highlights than the Hisense QD5's standard LED backlight.

Is the Roku worth about $198 more?

If you watch a lot of HDR movies or want Atmos sound and four HDMI ports, yes. For a bedroom or casual viewing, the Hisense at $179.99 covers the basics.

Yes. Both use the Roku smart platform, so the interface, remote app and channel store are the same. The Roku model adds a hands-free voice remote.

Which is better for gaming?

Neither is a strong gaming TV. Both are 60 Hz, so consoles are capped at 60 fps. The Roku's extra HDMI ports make connecting a console easier.

Neither maker publishes a lifespan figure. Both are LED-based LCD TVs, and expected life depends more on usage and backlight brightness than on brand.

Can I mount either on a wall?

The Roku ships freestanding and supports wall mounting with a separate bracket. The Hisense is flat and 4.5 in deep, also wall-mountable with its own bracket.

Roku Plus Series 55" QLED Mini-LED TV vs Hisense QD5 55" 4K Roku TV

Buy the Hisense QD5 if price is the deciding factor: at $179.99 at Best Buy as of November 6, 2026, it costs about $198 less than the Roku Plus Series at $378.00 at Walmart. Buy the Roku Plus Series if you want Mini-LED backlighting, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, four HDMI ports and a 4.7/5 rating from 501 buyers. The Hisense is a basic 60 Hz QLED set with a Roku smart platform; the Roku adds real picture and sound hardware for the money.

Today the Hisense QD5 55" 4K Roku TV costs $198.01 less at its best price.

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