LG QNED 43QNED70A 43"
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
What Buyers Say
LG QNED 43QNED70A 43"
The LG 43" QNED 70A TV generally receives praise for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good value for the price. However, many users are frustrated with the Magic Remote's gesture controls and lack of a mute button, and a significant number report Wi-Fi connectivity issues and streaming problems. While some find the setup easy, others complain about missing instructions and a complex interface.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup for many users
- Smooth and responsive interface
Cons
- Frustrating Magic Remote gestures
- No mute button on remote
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Streaming and buffering problems
- Missing instructions and manuals
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
| LG QNED 43QNED70A 43" | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Dynamic QNED Color | — |
| Motion Tech | Dynamic Tone Mapping | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync, VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 3 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Virtual 9.1.2 Up-mix | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 120W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 163 kWh★ | 175 kWh |
| Weight | 7.48 kg★ | 12.43 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG QNED 43QNED70A 43"
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Strong display (67th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 38 specs.