LG OLED42C5PUA 42"
LG
77 Overall Score
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Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6"
Roku
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
LG OLED42C5PUA 42"
No customer feedback yet
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6"
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Picture quality 4
Sound quality 4
Ease of setup 4
Value for money 3
Roku integration 3
Voice control 2
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Specifications
| LG OLED42C5PUA 42" | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42" | 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 | — |
| Motion Tech | VRR | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | a9 AI Processor 4K Gen8 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | G-Sync, FreeSync Premium, VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Alexa | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 3 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Yes★ | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 120W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 153 kWh★ | 175 kWh |
| Weight | 11.00 kg★ | 12.43 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED42C5PUA 42"
- Strong gaming (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (80th percentile)80th %ile
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
LG OLED42C5PUA 42"0.002score per dollar
vs
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6"0.004score per dollar
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: LG OLED42C5PUA 42"
Scores 77 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
