Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"

Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"

Roku
45 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Samsung
98 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"

85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The TCL 40-inch Roku TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its picture and sound quality, sleek design, and ease of setup. Users appreciate the value for money and the built-in Roku platform with voice control. A minor issue with the remote control failing after a few days was noted, but the ability to use a phone as a remote mitigates this.

Pros
  • Excellent picture quality
  • Great sound quality
  • Sleek and slim design
  • Easy setup
  • Good value for money
Cons
  • Remote control stops working after a few days
👍 Picture quality 4
👍 Sound quality 4
👍 Design 2
👍 Ease of setup 2
👍 Value for money 2
👎 Remote control issues 1

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

88 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews

Overall, users are highly satisfied with this TV, praising its exceptional brightness, vivid colors, and sharp picture quality. Many highlight the immersive experience for gaming and movies, with several noting the impressive soundstage and responsive UI. A few minor criticisms include the lack of 8K content and a desire for more remote control options, but these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive sentiment.

Pros
  • Exceptional brightness
  • Vivid colors
  • Sharp picture quality
  • Immersive soundstage
  • Responsive UI
Cons
  • Lack of 8K content
  • Remote control limited options
  • UI could be improved
👍 Brightness 8
👍 Color quality 7
👍 Picture quality 6
👍 Sound quality 5
👍 Gaming experience 3
🤔 Ui responsiveness 3

Scores

Smart Home
Roku
64
Samsung
98
Streaming
Roku
55
Samsung
98
Budget
Roku
56
Samsung
96
Sports
Roku
25
Samsung
96
Corporate
Roku
33
Samsung
95
Gaming
Roku
19
Samsung
89
Movies
Roku
20
Samsung
82
Outdoor
Roku
24
Samsung
66
Portable
Roku
47
Samsung
63

Specifications

Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
Display
Size40"75"
ResolutionFHD8K★
Panel TypeLEDMini-LED★
BacklightDirect LEDMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Contrast Ratio—infinite
Color Gamut—Not Specified by Manufacturer
Color Depth—10-bit★
Motion TechRoku Smart PictureMotion Xcelerator 240 Hz
ProcessorRoku Smart PictureNQ8 AI Gen3 Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsNoHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Dolby Vision✗✗
HDR10+✗✓★
HLG✗✓★
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
VRR—FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR
ALLM✗✓★
Game Mode✗✓★
Smart TV
PlatformRoku TVTizen
Voice AssistantRoku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google AssistantAmazon Alexa, Bixby
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2, MiracastApple AirPlay
Works WithApple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home—
Audio
Speaker Config2.06.2.4
Wattage—90W★
Dolby Atmos✗✓★
Surround SoundDolby AudioDolby Atmos
eARC✗✓★
Connectivity
HDMI Ports35★
HDMI Version2.02.1★
USB Ports14★
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 6E★
Bluetooth5.25.3★
Ethernet✗✓★
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount200x300400x300
Power & Size
Power—327W★
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy113 kWh★607 kWh
Weight4.85 kg★30.80 kg

Pros & Cons

Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"

  • Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
  • Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong audio (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home