LG C5 Series OLED77C5PUA 77"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
LG C5 Series OLED77C5PUA 77"
The LG C5 OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers, with many noting that even refurbished units appear brand new. Users praise the exceptional picture quality, vibrant colors, and ease of setup, with one reviewer using it as a computer monitor and reporting clear text. The only minor criticism involves an unclear installation diagram, but overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Vibrant and lifelike colors
- Easy and intuitive setup
- Refurbished units look brand new
- Great as a computer monitor
Cons
- Unclear installation diagram
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
| LG C5 Series OLED77C5PUA 77" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 77" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Motion Tech | — | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 3.1.3 | 4 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 375 kWh | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 39.01 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG C5 Series OLED77C5PUA 77"
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong audio (89th percentile)89th %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 (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.