Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
Overall, users are pleased with the picture quality, ease of setup, and value for money, with many praising the QLED display and smart features. However, some report issues with sound clarity, remote usability, and occasional software lag or freezing. A few negative experiences involve delivery problems, defective units, and customer service issues, but these are in the minority.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Great smart features
- Sleek design
Cons
- Sound clarity issues
- Remote control usability
- Software lag/freezing
- Limited settings
- Light bleed on blacks
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
This Roku TV is a hit with buyers, who praise its sharp, bright picture and surprisingly good built-in sound that even made one user ditch their soundbar. Setup is a breeze for existing Roku households, and the voice-controlled sleep timer and standby backdrops are appreciated extras. The price is seen as a great value, with several users already planning to buy another.
Pros
- Sharp and bright picture
- Excellent built-in sound
- Easy setup with Roku
- Voice-controlled sleep timer
- Great value for price
Cons
- No cons mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50" | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | QLED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Mega Contrast | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit + FRC★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Quantum HDR+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Bixby | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2 | 3 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Simulated Surround | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 202 kWh | 175 kWh★ |
| Weight | 23.80 kg | 12.43 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong display (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.