Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
The Samsung TV receives high praise for its exceptional anti-glare screen, vivid colors, and deep blacks, making it ideal for bright rooms. However, several users report frustrating software issues, including poor casting performance from Android devices and intrusive default behaviors. Setup can be challenging and requires multiple people, but once configured, the picture quality is widely considered outstanding.
Pros
- Exceptional anti-glare screen
- Vivid colors and deep blacks
- Outstanding picture quality
- Great for bright rooms
- Sleek and sturdy build
Cons
- Poor Android casting performance
- Intrusive default software behavior
- Difficult setup for one person
- Picture needs tuning out of box
- Samsung account privacy concerns
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 S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 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 | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 165Hz | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | 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 | 4.2.2 | 4 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 192W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 361 kWh | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 28.21 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.