Samsung S90FA QN83S90FAEXZA 83"
Samsung
75 Overall Score
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Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Roku
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung S90FA QN83S90FAEXZA 83"
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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
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung S90FA QN83S90FAEXZA 83" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 83" | 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 (Black Pixels Emit | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | OLED HDR+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 4 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Simulated Surround | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 237W | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 443 kWh | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 37.60 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung S90FA QN83S90FAEXZA 83"
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong audio (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Scores 78 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.