Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Samsung QN80F Series QN65QN80FAFXZA 65"
What Buyers Say
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
Samsung QN80F Series QN65QN80FAFXZA 65"
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this Samsung TV, praising its exceptional picture quality, vivid colors, deep blacks, and smooth motion. Many highlight the great value and ease of setup, though some note issues with eARC connectivity, side-angle viewing, and occasional slow response. Audio quality receives mixed feedback, with several recommending a soundbar for the best experience.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Vivid colors and deep blacks
- Smooth motion for gaming and sports
- Easy setup and user-friendly settings
- Great value for money
Cons
- eARC connectivity issues
- Poor side-angle viewing
- Occasional slow response
- Audio needs soundbar for best experience
- Settings can be ambiguous
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | Samsung QN80F Series QN65QN80FAFXZA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | SmartThings |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | SmartThings, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | — | 30W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W | 175W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh★ | 406 kWh |
| Weight | 18.55 kg★ | 22.68 kg |
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung QN80F Series QN65QN80FAFXZA 65"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 39 specs.