Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32"
Samsung Q8F QN65Q8FAAFXZA 65"
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
Samsung Q8F QN65Q8FAAFXZA 65"
The Samsung 65" Q8F Series QLED 4K TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Users praise the smart Tizen interface, AI features like auto brightness adjustment, and the sleek design. While most reviews are highly satisfied, a few promotional reviews lack detail, and one user noted the remote is small and easy to lose.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Smart Tizen interface
- AI features like auto brightness
- Sleek and modern design
Cons
- Small remote easy to lose
- Some promotional reviews lack detail
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32" | Samsung Q8F QN65Q8FAAFXZA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 65" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | 100% Color Volume |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture | Q4 AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | No | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | SmartThings |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | — |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 1001W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 72 kWh★ | 324 kWh |
| Weight | 3.40 kg★ | 20.68 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
Samsung Q8F QN65Q8FAAFXZA 65"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong display (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32" offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
