Samsung F6000F UN40F6000FFXZA 40"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung F6000F UN40F6000FFXZA 40"
The Samsung TV receives generally positive feedback for picture quality, reliability, and smart features, especially for the price. However, several verified reviews note missing cables, inaccurate description (non-4K, no One Connect), and limited viewing angles with color degradation from the side. A few users also mention a dated remote control and lack of optical audio out.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Good value for the price
- Reliable performance over time
- Good sound quality
- Easy to mount on wall
Cons
- Missing cables in box
- Inaccurate product description (not 4K, no One Connect)
- Limited viewing angles with color shift from side
- Dated remote with unnecessary buttons
- No optical audio output
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 F6000F UN40F6000FFXZA 40" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 40" | 55" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | Object Tracking Sound Lite | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | HDR Compatible | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | Not Applicable | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | SmartThings | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, Google Home | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Virtual Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 64W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 109 kWh★ | 238 kWh |
| Weight | 5.85 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung F6000F UN40F6000FFXZA 40"
- Strong smart (73rd percentile)
- Strong hdr (71st percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.