LG QNED82A Series 55QNED82AUA 55"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
LG QNED82A Series 55QNED82AUA 55"
The TV generally receives positive feedback for its picture quality, color, and value for the price. However, several users report issues with the remote control, including a lack of a mute button and stiff buttons, and one user experienced persistent WiFi connectivity problems. The interface is also criticized for being cluttered, and the inability to add certain streaming apps like PBS without an external device is a notable drawback.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Good value for the price
- Nice color and clarity
- Easy setup
- Customizable settings
Cons
- Remote lacks mute button
- Stiff volume and channel buttons
- Cluttered home screen
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Cannot add PBS app without external device
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
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
Scores
Specifications
| LG QNED82A Series 55QNED82AUA 55" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QNED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | — | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | — |
| Motion Tech | — | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | — | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | — | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | — | ✓★ |
| HLG | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | — | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | — | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 5.1.3 | 4 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG QNED82A Series 55QNED82AUA 55"
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong display (76th percentile)
- Below average smart (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average connectivity (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)18th %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
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 38 specs.