Samsung Q7F QN85Q7FAAFXZA 85"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q7F QN85Q7FAAFXZA 85"
The Samsung 65" Class QLED Q7FB 4K TV receives mostly positive feedback for its vibrant picture quality, excellent color and contrast, and smooth performance for sports and gaming. Users appreciate the upgrade from older TVs and the Smart Things app integration. However, a few complaints mention spotting on black screens and a complicated remote control. Overall, it is seen as a great upgrade for bright, vivid viewing.
Pros
- Vibrant picture quality
- Excellent color and contrast
- Smooth performance for sports and gaming
- Great upgrade from older TVs
- Smart Things app integration
Cons
- Spotting on black screens
- Complicated remote control
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
| Samsung Q7F QN85Q7FAAFXZA 85" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | 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 | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 230W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 430 kWh | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 32.52 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q7F QN85Q7FAAFXZA 85"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong picture quality (70th percentile)
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Q7F QN85Q7FAAFXZA 85"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.
