Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"

Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"

Samsung
71 Overall Score
vs
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

Roku
79 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"

75 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The Samsung Q8F QLED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its vibrant colors, sharp 120Hz screen, and excellent contrast. Users praise the picture quality for movies and gaming, though some note issues with lag, app crashes, and bloatware. A few reviewers mention the screen is glossy and brightness can be adjusted for comfort.

Pros
  • Vibrant colors
  • Sharp 120Hz screen
  • Excellent contrast
  • Great for gaming
  • Good HDR performance
Cons
  • Lag and app crashes
  • Bloatware
  • Glossy screen
  • Brightness issues at night
  • No Dolby Atmos support
👍 Picture quality 6
👍 Color vibrancy 5
👍 Gaming performance 3
👎 Lag and crashes 2
👎 Bloatware 2
👎 Screen glare 1

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

This Roku TV is a hit with buyers, who praise its sharp, bright picture and surprisingly good built-in sound that even made one user ditch their soundbar. Setup is a breeze for existing Roku households, and the voice-controlled sleep timer and standby backdrops are appreciated extras. The price is seen as a great value, with several users already planning to buy another.

Pros
  • Sharp and bright picture
  • Excellent built-in sound
  • Easy setup with Roku
  • Voice-controlled sleep timer
  • Great value for price
Cons
  • No cons mentioned
👍 Picture quality 4
👍 Sound quality 4
👍 Ease of setup 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Roku integration 3
👍 Voice control 2

Scores

Smart Home
Samsung
80
Roku
85
Streaming
Samsung
76
Roku
79
Budget
Samsung
78
Roku
79
Corporate
Samsung
76
Roku
68
Gaming
Samsung
72
Roku
60
Sports
Samsung
66
Roku
68
Movies
Samsung
53
Roku
61
Portable
Samsung
53
Roku
50
Outdoor
Samsung
45
Roku
47

Specifications

Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
Display
Size85"55"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeQLEDQLED
BacklightEdge LEDFull-Array LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Color Gamut100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot—
Motion TechMotion XceleratorVariable Refresh Rate (VRR)
ProcessorQ4 AI ProcessorRoku Smart Picture Max
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10+Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Dolby Vision✗✓★
HDR10+✓✓
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
VRRVRRVRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformTizenRoku TV
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa, BixbyRoku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant
Screen MirroringSmartThingsApple AirPlay 2, Miracast
Works With—Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.03
Wattage20W20W
Dolby Atmos✗✓★
Surround Sound—Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports2★1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6★
Bluetooth5.3★5.2
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio—✓★
VESA Mount600x400300x300
Power & Size
Power494W★—
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy494 kWh175 kWh★
Weight40.40 kg12.43 kg★

Pros & Cons

Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"

  • Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong smart (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

  • Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

Scores 79 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.

Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85" Better at:

GamingPortableCorporate

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" Better at:

MoviesStreamingSmart Home