Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32"
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32"
Users overwhelmingly praise this Roku TV for its easy setup, excellent picture quality, and the intuitive Roku interface. Many appreciate the vast selection of free channels and Bluetooth headphone support, making it a great value for a budget smart TV. A minor issue noted is the lack of an ethernet port, though users have found workarounds with USB adapters.
Pros
- Easy initial setup
- Great picture quality and colors
- Intuitive Roku interface
- Wide selection of free channels
- Bluetooth headphone support
Cons
- No built-in ethernet port
- Limited wall-mount screw options
- No power button on the TV set
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32" | LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 55" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture | OLED Motion |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | No | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 72 kWh★ | 246 kWh |
| Weight | 3.40 kg★ | 14.11 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)18th %ile
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32" offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 22 of 42 specs.
