Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5"
Roku Select Series 32R3E5 32"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5"
The Samsung 43" QLED TV is generally praised for its vibrant picture quality, easy setup, and great value, especially for bedroom use. However, several users report significant software issues, including a crippled operating system that fails to remember settings, problematic app integration, and a frustrating remote control. A few reviewers also mention sound problems and a premature failure, which tempers the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Vibrant picture quality
- Easy setup
- Great value for money
- Good for bedroom use
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Software doesn't remember settings
- Frustrating remote control
- Sound issues reported
- App integration problems
- Premature failure risk
Roku Select Series 32R3E5 32"
The Roku 32" TV is praised for its excellent picture quality, easy setup, and great value for the price. However, there are significant concerns about screen damage during shipping, with two units arriving damaged. Overall, most users are satisfied with the TV's performance and features.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy setup and use
- Great value for the price
- Smart remote included
Cons
- Screen damage during shipping
- Difficulty streaming local stations
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5" | Roku Select Series 32R3E5 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 32" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | FHD |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Quantum HDR | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | — |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | HGiG | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Surround Sound, Spatial Audio | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 88W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 171 kWh | 67 kWh★ |
| Weight | 6.80 kg | 3.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (18th percentile)18th %ile
Roku Select Series 32R3E5 32"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 65 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.