Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65"
The Samsung Frame TV is widely praised for its beautiful design and Art Mode that makes it look like a real picture frame. Many users love the picture quality and how it blends into home decor. However, several reviews report serious reliability issues like the TV stopping working, turning on/off by itself, and remote control problems. While the concept is great, potential buyers should be aware of the risk of defects.
Pros
- Beautiful design like a picture frame
- Excellent picture quality
- Art Mode blends with decor
- Matte display reduces glare
- Sleek profile for wall mounting
Cons
- Reliability issues (TV stops working)
- Random auto on/off behavior
- Remote control problems
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Flashing standby light
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
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Multiple Voice Assistants Compatible | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0.2 | 4 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| 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 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 183W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 344 kWh | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 49.40 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong hdr (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average affordability (28th 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
Scores 78 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.