Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
LG QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50"
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
LG QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50"
The LG QNED85 TV receives mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color vibrancy, and smart features, with many users praising the value for the price. However, a few verified reviews highlight significant issues: one unit failed after several months and LG refused warranty coverage, while another notes light bleed and poor HDR contrast. Sound quality is frequently mentioned as mediocre, but most buyers consider it acceptable given the price point and plan to use external sound systems.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and colors
- Great value for the price
- Smart features and user-friendly remote
- Easy setup and calibration
- Good for sports and movies
Cons
- Mediocre built-in sound quality
- Potential reliability issues and poor warranty support
- Light bleed and HDR contrast issues on some units
- Small remote buttons and limited customization
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | LG QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Amd freesync |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | 4K Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | — |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | — |
| HLG | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | — |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 3 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 87W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 175 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 12.43 kg★ | 16.28 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
LG QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50"
- Strong gaming (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average audio (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.