LG G2 Series OLED83G2PUA 83"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
LG G2 Series OLED83G2PUA 83"
The LG OLED TV, particularly the G2 model, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and sleek design. Users upgrading from other high-end TVs are blown away by the performance, especially in gaming and movie watching. Minor criticisms include the non-backlit remote and some motion judder during streaming, but overall it is considered the best TV for its size and price range.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Sleek gallery design
- Excellent gaming performance
- Bright and sharp 4K display
Cons
- Non-backlit remote control
- Motion judder during streaming
- Power cord length unclear
- Burn-in concerns
- Wall mount compatibility questions
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 G2 Series OLED83G2PUA 83" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 83" | 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 |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | — |
| Motion Tech | None | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | α9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast, SmartShare | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.2 | 4 |
| Wattage | 60W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 340 kWh | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 40.91 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG G2 Series OLED83G2PUA 83"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.