LG UA77 55UA7700PUB 55"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
LG UA77 55UA7700PUB 55"
The LG TV receives mixed feedback. While the picture quality and sound are praised, many users are frustrated with the remote control, user interface, and design flaws like port placement and wide feet. A few report serious issues like blurry picture and a defective screen.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Excellent sound
- Responsive screen
- Good value for price
Cons
- Confusing remote control
- Poor user interface
- No mute button on remote
- Poor port placement
- Wide feet don't fit standard stands
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 UA77 55UA7700PUB 55" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 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 |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | HGIG Mode | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 | 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, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant, LG ThinQ | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Yes★ | 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 | 113W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 210 kWh★ | 238 kWh |
| Weight | 10.30 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG UA77 55UA7700PUB 55"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong affordability (71st percentile)
- Strong display (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.