Samsung S90D 65"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung S90D 65"
The Samsung S90D OLED TV receives high praise for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and sleek design. However, multiple users report serious reliability issues, including power board failures and volume glitches, often occurring within months of purchase. While many find it a premium, worthwhile investment, the recurring defects and customer service frustrations temper overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Sleek, ultra-thin design
- Good sound for thin TV
- Easy setup and smart features
Cons
- Power board failures
- Volume control issues
- Fragile thin screen
- Premium price point
- Limited remote functionality
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
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung S90D 65" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Perceptional Color Mapping | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Alexa, Google | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 213 kWh★ | 238 kWh |
| Weight | 21.20 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung S90D 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong display (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong audio (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.