Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
Samsung U7900 Series UN43U7900FFXZA 43"
What Buyers Say
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
Samsung U7900 Series UN43U7900FFXZA 43"
The Samsung TV receives mixed reviews, with many praising its picture quality, sound, and value for the price, especially for gaming and bedroom use. However, a significant number of users report issues with the smart TV interface being slow or unresponsive, remote control problems, and occasional hardware failures within months. Verified buyers tend to be more positive, while negative reviews often cite reliability concerns and misleading size claims.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great sound quality
- Good value for money
- Easy setup
- Perfect for gaming
Cons
- Slow smart TV interface
- Remote control issues
- Hardware failures within months
- Misleading size claims
- Limited ports
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | Samsung U7900 Series UN43U7900FFXZA 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | HDR Plus | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | Crystal Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | SmartThings |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 3 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 175 kWh | 166 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.43 kg | 6.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung U7900 Series UN43U7900FFXZA 43"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong hdr (70th percentile)
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 36 specs.