Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Samsung S95FA QN65S95FAFXZA 65"
What Buyers Say
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
Samsung S95FA QN65S95FAFXZA 65"
This Samsung OLED TV has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and effective glare-free matte coating. The sound quality and AI features are also highlighted as major pluses, making it a top choice for both entertainment and gaming. While some noted the TV is heavier than expected, this is a minor concern given the overall excellent performance.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Effective glare-free matte coating
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent sound quality
- Great for gaming
Cons
- Heavier than expected
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | Samsung S95FA QN65S95FAFXZA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | Color Booster Pro |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motion Xcelerator 165Hz |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | OLED HDR Pro, Auto HDR Remastering |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | 120Hz (Up to 165Hz) |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | TV to Mobile, Mobile to TV, Sound Mirroring, Wireless TV On, Tap View |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | 4.2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Yes★ |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh★ | 277 kWh |
| Weight | 18.55 kg★ | 41.70 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Samsung S95FA QN65S95FAFXZA 65"
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 0 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.