Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43"
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 Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
The Roku Pro Series TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Users praise the built-in sound, often finding it good enough to skip a soundbar, and highlight the responsive, user-friendly Roku interface. The rechargeable, backlit remote with a locator feature is a standout convenience. A few minor criticisms include the glossy screen causing reflections, non-customizable shortcut buttons, and occasional initial issues like local dimming quirks that resolved quickly.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality with vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great built-in sound, often no soundbar needed
- Responsive and fast Roku interface
- Rechargeable backlit remote with locator
Cons
- Glossy screen causes reflections
- Non-customizable shortcut buttons on remote
- Initial local dimming artifacts (resolved quickly)
- Heavier than expected
- Bass can struggle at times
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 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 | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Quantum HDR | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| 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 | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | HGiG | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Not Applicable, 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 | 4 |
| Wattage | 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 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 88W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 171 kWh★ | 238 kWh |
| Weight | 6.80 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43"
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong affordability (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
