LG B4 Series OLED55B4P 55"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
LG B4 Series OLED55B4P 55"
The LG B4 OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users appreciate the improved remote and sound quality, though some note minor design quirks like the IR receiver placement and the lack of RCA audio outputs. Overall, it is considered a great upgrade from older TVs, with refurbished units arriving in like-new condition.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Improved remote control
- Great sound quality
Cons
- IR receiver placement at bottom
- No RCA audio outputs
- TruMotion soap opera effect
- Fragile feel with no top bezel
- Shipping confusion for some
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 B4 Series OLED55B4P 55" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | — |
| Motion Tech | — | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | α8 AI Processor 4K | 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 | — | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 14.50 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG B4 Series OLED55B4P 55"
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Strong audio (65th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average smart (27th percentile)
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %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 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.