Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
LG QNED 65QNED82AUA.AUSZ 65"
What Buyers Say
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
LG QNED 65QNED82AUA.AUSZ 65"
The LG TV generally receives high marks for picture quality, value, and features, with many users praising the 4K clarity and brightness. However, a few critical reviews highlight issues with Wi-Fi connectivity, intermittent sound loss, and a cluttered home screen. The remote control divides opinion: some find it innovative while others miss a mute button and find the buttons stiff. Overall, the TV is seen as a solid midrange option, especially for the price, but potential buyers should be aware of the reported software and hardware quirks.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and 4K clarity
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup process
- Good sound quality for built-in speakers
- Lots of customization options
Cons
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Intermittent sound loss
- Cluttered home screen
- Remote lacks mute button and stiff buttons
- No PBS streaming app available
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | LG QNED 65QNED82AUA.AUSZ 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% Color Volume |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture Max | — |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10 Pro |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | FreeSync, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Virtual 5.1 surround sound |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh | 220 kWh★ |
| Weight | 18.55 kg★ | 23.36 kg |
Pros & Cons
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
LG QNED 65QNED82AUA.AUSZ 65"
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong smart (67th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile)
- Below average display (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.