Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
LG OLED evo C3 OLED55C3PUA 55"
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
LG OLED evo C3 OLED55C3PUA 55"
The LG C3 OLED TV receives very positive feedback from users who praise its exceptional picture quality, deep blacks, and vibrant colors. Reviewers highlight its brightness, ease of setup, and seamless integration with smart home systems, though some note that the webOS interface could be improved. A few users mention using a soundbar for better audio, but overall the TV is considered a fantastic upgrade for both movies and gaming.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality with deep blacks
- Bright screen with vibrant colors
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Easy setup and wall-mounting
- Seamless Apple HomeKit integration
Cons
- webOS UI feels unrefined
- Remote can be twitchy
- Sound quality alone may require a soundbar
- Potential burn-in concerns (though not experienced by reviewers)
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | LG OLED evo C3 OLED55C3PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Infinite |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture Max | None |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | a9 AI Processor Gen6 |
| 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 |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 2W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W | 140W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh | 176 kWh★ |
| Weight | 18.55 kg | 14.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
LG OLED evo C3 OLED55C3PUA 55"
- Strong gaming (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.