LG UT75 Series 50UT7570PUB 50"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
LG UT75 Series 50UT7570PUB 50"
The LG TV is praised for its excellent picture quality, easy setup, and user-friendly interface with streaming apps. However, one verified buyer received the wrong remote, causing significant frustration and setup difficulties. Overall, most users recommend it for its value and performance, especially over competing brands like Samsung.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy setup
- User-friendly interface
- Good value for money
- Lightweight and thin design
Cons
- Wrong remote shipped with unit
- Setup can be difficult with wrong remote
- Remote is confusing to figure out
- Not plug-and-play; requires downloads and agreements
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 UT75 Series 50UT7570PUB 50" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Motion Tech | — | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | α5 AI Processor 4K Gen7 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | 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 | webOS | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Apple AirPlay, Works with Alexa, Works with Google Assistant, LG ThinQ | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | virtual 5.1 ch | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 117W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 216 kWh★ | 238 kWh |
| Weight | 8.70 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG UT75 Series 50UT7570PUB 50"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong affordability (74th 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
LG UT75 Series 50UT7570PUB 50"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
