TCL S4-Series 55" 4K Roku TV vs Hisense QD5 55" 4K Roku TV

Both are 55-inch 4K Roku TVs at the entry level, so the choice comes down to panel type and inputs. The Hisense QD5 uses a QLED panel, which typically gives it an edge in color volume and brightness over the TCL S4's standard LED panel. The TCL S4 counters with four HDMI inputs and a long track record: 4.5 out of 5 from over 10,000 ratings. Buy the Hisense if picture quality matters most; buy the TCL if you have several devices to plug in and want the safer, better-reviewed pick.

• Choose the TCL S4 if you need four HDMI inputs for a console, soundbar, streaming stick and cable box, or you want the model with the larger, stronger owner rating history.
• Choose the Hisense QD5 if you want a QLED panel for richer color and better brightness in a bright room, and two or three HDMI inputs are enough.