Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
Roku
78 Overall Score
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Samsung QN990F QN85QN990FFXZA 85"
Samsung
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
This Roku TV earns high praise for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness, especially in the 2025 model. Users love the intuitive Roku interface and the innovative Pro Remote with backlit buttons and no batteries. While the built-in speakers are surprisingly good for most, one reviewer found them underwhelming and prefers a soundbar. A minor early issue with local dimming zones resolved itself, and the TV is considered a great value, particularly at sale prices.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors and brightness
- Intuitive Roku interface
- Innovative Pro Remote with backlit buttons
- No batteries needed for remote
Cons
- Built-in speakers not immersive for some
- Must disable TV speakers for soundbar use
- Initial local dimming zone issue
- Delivery service issues with free setup
Picture quality 5
Built in speakers 4
Roku interface 3
Remote control 2
Value for money 3
Delivery service 2
Samsung QN990F QN85QN990FFXZA 85"
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Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75" | Samsung QN990F QN85QN990FFXZA 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 75" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | QD-Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | Neo Quantum HDR 8K Pro |
| Motion Tech | — | Motion Xcelerator 240Hz |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Neo Quantum HDR 8K Pro |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Wi-Fi |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | 6.2.4 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Object Tracking Sound Pro |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400mm x 400mm | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 377 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 37.24 kg★ | 42.68 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Samsung QN990F QN85QN990FFXZA 85"
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gaming (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 36 specs.