Roku 4850R
Samsung QN70F 55"
What Buyers Say
Roku 4850R
The Roku Ultra is a top-tier streaming device that delivers excellent performance and user-friendly interface. Reviewers praise its fast operation, intuitive setup, and valuable features like the rechargeable backlit remote and USB connectivity. It consistently receives 5-star ratings across all reviews, with users highlighting significant savings from cutting cable and the convenience of controlling TV power and volume through the remote.
Pros
- Fast and smooth performance
- Easy setup and intuitive interface
- Rechargeable backlit remote
- TV power and volume control
- USB port for external storage
Cons
- No significant issues reported
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 4850R | Samsung QN70F 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | — | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | — | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | — | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Yes★ | SmartThings |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 126W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 240 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 14.20 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Roku 4850R
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong affordability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (27th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
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 15 of 38 specs.