Samsung QN65QN900DFXZA
Samsung
92 Overall Score
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Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Roku
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung QN65QN900DFXZA
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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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Movies
Outdoor
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Specifications
| Samsung QN65QN900DFXZA | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 240 Hz | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google 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 | 6.2.2 | 4 |
| Wattage | 90W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 315 kWh | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 30.21 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung QN65QN900DFXZA
- Strong audio (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung QN65QN900DFXZA
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.