LG G3 Series OLED65G3PUA 65"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
LG G3 Series OLED65G3PUA 65"
The LG G3 OLED TV gets high marks for its stunning picture quality, ultra-bright display, and deep black levels. It features a sleek design with a flush wall mount, though some users note the lack of a stand and fragile build. The Magic Remote and webOS are well-received, while the built-in audio is considered adequate but improved with a soundbar.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Ultra-bright display
- Deep black levels
- Sleek flush wall-mount design
- Fast and clean webOS
Cons
- No stand included
- Fragile build
- Wall mount alignment issues
- Permanently attached power cord
- Built-in audio is mediocre
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
| LG G3 Series OLED65G3PUA 65" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | infinite |
| Motion Tech | None | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | α9 AI Processor Gen6 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.2 | 4 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300mm x 300mm | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 242 kWh | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 23.90 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG G3 Series OLED65G3PUA 65"
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gaming (85th percentile)85th %ile
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 37 specs.