Samsung S90H QN55S90HAEXZA 55"
Samsung
81 Overall Score
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Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Roku
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung S90H QN55S90HAEXZA 55"
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Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
92 out of 100 medium confidence 26 reviews
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
Picture quality 10
Sound quality 9
Ease of use 8
Remote control 7
Value for money 6
Gaming performance 3
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Specifications
| Samsung S90H QN55S90HAEXZA 55" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 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 |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 165Hz | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, NVIDIA G-SYNC | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Built-in Smart Assistants | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | SmartThings | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 4 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| 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 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 222W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 222 kWh★ | 238 kWh |
| Weight | 32.20 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung S90H QN55S90HAEXZA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung S90H QN55S90HAEXZA 55"
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.