Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
The TV receives high marks for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and sharpness, with many users impressed by the visual experience. However, reliability is a major concern, as one verified reviewer reported multiple issues like black lines and power failures after just 13 months. Setup can be tricky if the language defaults to Arabic, and delivery service from Amazon has been criticized for not meeting expectations. Overall, buyers love the picture and features but worry about long-term durability.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant and crisp colors
- Sharp and detailed image
- Lightweight and compact design
- Built-in Apple TV
Cons
- Reliability issues after 13 months
- Black horizontal lines on screen
- Power-on failures
- Initial setup language defaulted to Arabic
- Poor delivery service from Amazon
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
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5" | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 49.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Dynamic Crystal Color | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Tap View | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2CH | 3 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Q-Symphony | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 30W★ | — |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 175 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.20 kg★ | 12.43 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average hdr (35th percentile)
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.
