Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"
What Buyers Say
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
Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"
The Samsung 32" Q8F QLED TV receives largely positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good sound, especially for a small TV. Many users upgraded from older models and were very satisfied, praising the easy setup and smart features. However, a significant number of reviewers reported issues with the remote control, which is described as small, non-intuitive, and sometimes faulty. Other recurring complaints include a slow interface, poor viewing angles, and a few cases of serious screen failures and customer service problems.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Good sound for size
- Easy setup
- Smart features and apps
Cons
- Small, non-intuitive remote
- Remote reliability issues
- Slow interface and response
- Poor viewing angles
- Weak built-in speakers
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 32" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | QLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Mega Contrast |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | Q4 AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Quantum HDR |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | SmartThings |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 3 | 2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Simulated Surround |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 100x100 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 60W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 175 kWh | 138 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.43 kg | 5.31 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.