Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
Samsung QN70F 55"
What Buyers Say
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
This Roku TV is a hit with buyers, who praise its sharp, bright picture and surprisingly good built-in sound that even made one user ditch their soundbar. Setup is a breeze for existing Roku households, and the voice-controlled sleep timer and standby backdrops are appreciated extras. The price is seen as a great value, with several users already planning to buy another.
Pros
- Sharp and bright picture
- Excellent built-in sound
- Easy setup with Roku
- Voice-controlled sleep timer
- Great value for price
Cons
- No cons mentioned
Samsung QN70F 55"
The Samsung QN70F Neo QLED TV generally receives praise for its bright, vibrant picture quality, easy setup, and sleek design, with many users highlighting its value for the price and gaming performance. However, a significant number of reviews express frustration with the smart TV interface, remote control usability, and occasional software lag. More critically, several users report premature hardware failures, such as dead pixels or complete picture loss within months, and describe poor customer support experiences, which tempers overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Bright and vibrant picture
- Easy setup process
- Sleek and thin design
- Good value for the price
- Great for gaming
Cons
- Clunky smart TV interface
- Remote not backlit
- Occasional software lag
- Premature hardware failures
- Poor customer support
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | Samsung QN70F 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | SmartThings |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 3 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 126W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 175 kWh★ | 240 kWh |
| Weight | 12.43 kg★ | 14.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Samsung QN70F 55"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 38 specs.