LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"
The LG G5 OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, bright screen, and excellent contrast, with many users noting a significant reduction in reflections compared to previous models. However, a major recurring complaint is that the TV does not include a stand, forcing buyers to purchase one separately at additional cost. Verified reviewers highlight the thin design, easy wall mounting, and seamless integration with external devices like Apple TV and soundbars. Overall, the G5 is considered a top-tier upgrade, especially for those upgrading from older OLEDs like the C1.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality and brightness
- Excellent contrast and perfect blacks
- Significantly reduced reflections
- Thin and sleek design
- Easy wall mounting with included bracket
Cons
- No stand included in the box
- Stand must be purchased separately at extra cost
- Stand availability is limited
- Some blooming in rare edge cases
- Requires careful settings adjustment for optimal picture
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 OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 97" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | — | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | α9 AI Processor Gen6 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 9.1.5 | 4 |
| Wattage | 60W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 440W | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 58.00 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"
- Strong audio (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong picture quality (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong hdr (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" offers 24.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 41 specs.
