Samsung U8000F 65"
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung U8000F 65"
Overall, users are mostly satisfied with this Samsung TV, praising its picture quality, brightness, and smart features. However, some reviewers report issues with slow app performance, lag, and difficulty with over-the-air channels, leading to mixed feelings about its value. The TV is recommended for gaming and streaming, but a few found it dated and not worth the price.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Brightness and contrast
- Smart features
- Good for gaming
- Easy setup
Cons
- Slow app performance
- Lag and slowdowns
- Over-the-air channel issues
- Dated interface
- Poor value for money
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 U8000F 65" | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | No | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Alexa | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 3 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 139W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 264 kWh | 175 kWh★ |
| Weight | 14.20 kg | 12.43 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung U8000F 65"
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Strong display (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Samsung U8000F 65" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.
