Samsung OLED 4K - S95C 54.6"
Samsung
61 Overall Score
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Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Roku
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung OLED 4K - S95C 54.6"
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Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
92 out of 100 medium confidence 26 reviews
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
Picture quality 10
Sound quality 9
Ease of use 8
Remote control 7
Value for money 6
Gaming performance 3
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung OLED 4K - S95C 54.6" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 54.6" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume in the DCI-P3 color space | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | Neural Quantum Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | — | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | 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 | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 225W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 193 kWh★ | 238 kWh |
| Weight | 13.79 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung OLED 4K - S95C 54.6"
- Strong audio (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong gaming (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (83rd percentile)83rd %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
Winner: Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.