Sharp
Named after the Ever-Sharp mechanical pencil, which is the company’s founder Tokuji Hayakawa’s first invention. Sharp is a Japanese multinational corporation that designs and manufactures electronic products like Televisions, home appliances, information equipment, ICs, mobile phones, solar cells, electronic components, calculators, etc.
TCL Roku
TCL Roku is a collaborative project between two mega-companies, TCL which is a Chinese multinational electronics manufacturer, and Roku a streaming service provider. Their collaboration is based on creating high-end, top-of-the-line, television sets. TCL Technology, being the third-largest television manufacturer by market share, makes the TCL Roku TV one of the most sought-after television sets.
Differences between Sharp Smart TV vs TCL Roku TV
Sharp TV vs TCL Roku TV
Sharp Smart TV and TCL Roku TV are two of the most technologically advanced television sets found in the electronics market.
In this article, we will be comparing the Sharp Smart TV and TCL Roku TV to see which one of them is the better product.
We have divided their specifications into five main categories, design, display, connectivity, audio, and features.
Design
For design, we will be comparing two similarly priced Sharp Smart TV and TCL Roku TV. The two models under comparison are LC-80LE650U Smart TV and 40FS4610R Roku TV.
1. Width
Width is the horizontal dimension of a television set. Width is an important specification because having a smaller width translates into better maneuverability. Whereas a larger width makes it difficult to maneuver/move the product.
- The top-of-the-line Sharp LC-80LE650U Smart TV width is equal to 1.8 meters.
- The top-of-the-line TCL 40FS4610R Roku TV width is equal to 972 millimeters.
- The TCL Roku TV has a smaller width, meaning it’s much easier to maneuver a TCL Roku TV than a Sharp Smart TV.
2. Weight
Weight is an important design specification of 21st-century technologies. The weight of a television set defines how easy it will be to carry from one place to another. Having a lighter weight translates into easy, less error-prone movement. Whereas heavier weight translates into a labored moving experience.
- The top-of-the-line Sharp LC-80LE650U Smart TV weight is equal to 56.52 kilograms.
- The top-of-the-line TCL 40FS4610R Roku TV weight is equal to 9.98 kilograms.
- The TCL Roku TV is 46.54 kilograms lighter, meaning it’s much easier to transport a TCL Roku TV than a Sharp Smart TV.
3. Thickness
Similar to width and height, a thinner chassis is better because it’s a modern look with higher portability. Whereas a thicker chassis on a television set reduces its portability and style points.
- The top-of-the-line Sharp LC-80LE650U Smart TV’s chassis thickness is equal to 431 millimeters.
- The top-of-the-line TCL 40FS4610R Roku TV’s chassis thickness is equal to 177.8 millimeters.
- The TCL Roku TV has a smaller chassis thickness meaning it’s much more portable and easy to move then a Sharp Smart TV.
4. Height
The final design specification that represents the vertical dimension of a television set. Similar to a product’s width, its height dictates how easy it will be to maneuver.
Having a smaller height translates into better maneuverability. Whereas a taller height makes it difficult to maneuver/move the product.
- The top-of-the-line Sharp LC-80LE650U Smart TV height is equal to 1.09 meters.
- The top-of-the-line TCL 40FS4610R Roku TV has a width equal to 584.2 millimeters.
- The TCL Roku TV has a smaller height, meaning it’s much easier to maneuver a TCL Roku TV than a Sharp Smart TV.
Display
A television set’s display is judged by five essential specifications, resolution, refresh rate, screen size, and LED backlighting.
Resolution tells you about the image quality, both Sharp Smart TVs and TCL Roku TVs always have a similar screen resolution of 1920×1080, 2K, or 4K pixels.
Both Sharp Smart TVs and TCL Roku TVs always have a similar refresh rate of 60, 90, or 120 hertz. The refresh rate is the frequency with which the pixels on a television screen refresh themselves.
Similar to refresh rate and resolution, both Sharp Smart TVs and TCL Roku TVs always have LED backlighting. Which is why we will not compare this television specification as well.
The only display specification that is different for both Sharp Smart TVs and TCL Roku TVs is the screen size.
1. Screen size
A bigger sized television provides a better streaming, gaming experience. We will compare the screen size of two similarly priced Sharp Smart TV and TCL Roku TV. The two models under comparison are LC-80LE650U Smart TV and 40FS4610R Roku TV.
- The top-of-the-line Sharp LC-80LE650U Smart TV has an 80-inch screen.
- The top-of-the-line TCL 40FS4610R Roku TV has a 40-inch screen.
- The TCL Roku TVs have smaller screens as compared to Sharp Smart TVs, meaning Sharp Smart TVs provide better streaming, gaming experience.
Connectivity
A television set’s connectivity is judged by five essential specifications, Wi-Fi availability, Wi-Fi version, USB ports, HDMI ports, and composite ports. Both Sharp Smart TVs and TCL Roku TVs have the latest Wi-Fi technology, but the USB ports, HDMI ports, and composite ports may differ in quantity. Usually, a Sharp Smart TV has a single extra USB, HDMI, and composite port.
Audio
A television set’s audio quality is judged by 4 essential specifications, audio hardware, auto volume, DTS surround, and output power.
Good audio hardware like Dolby Digital supports a higher number of audio channels. Both Sharp Smart TVs and TCL Roku TVs always have the latest audio hardware.
Auto volume is an audio specification that auto-adjusts the volume according to the video being played. Most TCL Roku TVs don’t have this audio feature.
Having a DTS surround system means more high-quality audio channels. 47 percent of Sharp Smart TVs have this specification, whereas 53 percent of TCL Roku TVs don’t have this specification.
High audio output means loudspeakers, most Sharp Smart TVs have a slightly higher audio output power.
Features
The Sharp Smart TVs come with a few extra features. The extra Sharp Smart TV features are Skype, child lock, and a search browser. Whereas the TCL Roku TVs only have a single extra feature, which is one of their highly advertised features. The extra TCL Roku TV feature is the built-in video streaming service called Roku.