TCL 55" S41CG 4K Google TV vs Roku Plus Series 55" QLED Mini-LED TV

The Roku Plus Series is the better TV here. Its QLED panel with Mini-LED backlighting and full Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support gives it a real edge in contrast, brightness and color over the TCL S41CG's plain LED panel. The TCL counters with Google TV, three HDMI ports and a metal bezel-less build, and its much larger rating base (4,762 versus 501) suggests a longer track record. Buy the Roku for picture quality; buy the TCL if you want Google TV and Google Assistant built in.

• Choose the TCL S41CG if you want Google TV with Chromecast built in and hands-free Google Assistant, and you mostly watch SDR or HDR10 content in a room where peak brightness is not critical.
• Choose the Roku Plus Series if picture quality matters most: QLED color, Mini-LED contrast and Dolby Vision plus HDR10+ support are a clear step up for movies and HDR streaming.