Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43"
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43"
The Samsung 43" QLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and easy setup. Users appreciate the lightweight design and find it a great value, especially when purchased on sale. Minor complaints include a small, hard-to-read remote and some difficulty navigating the on-screen manual, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and crisp colors
- Easy setup
- Lightweight design
- Great value for money
Cons
- Small, hard-to-read remote
- Difficult on-screen manual navigation
- Remote does not change channels
- Solar remote needs light
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
The TCL 40-inch Roku TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its picture and sound quality, sleek design, and ease of setup. Users appreciate the value for money and the built-in Roku platform with voice control. A minor issue with the remote control failing after a few days was noted, but the ability to use a phone as a remote mitigates this.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great sound quality
- Sleek and slim design
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
Cons
- Remote control stops working after a few days
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43" | Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 40" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | FHD |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Quantum HDR | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Roku Smart Picture |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | Roku Smart Picture |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | No |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | HGiG | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Surround Sound, Spatial Audio | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 88W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 171 kWh | 113 kWh★ |
| Weight | 6.80 kg | 4.85 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Strong hdr (71st percentile)
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43"
No current pricing available
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.