Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5"
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
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 Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
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
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5" | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array 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 | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | HGiG | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 3 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Surround Sound, Spatial Audio | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 88W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 171 kWh★ | 175 kWh |
| Weight | 6.80 kg★ | 12.43 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 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
Pricing
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 42.5"
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 39 specs.
