Samsung Movingstyle UN27LSM7FAXXZA 26.9"
Samsung
61 Overall Score
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Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Roku
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Movingstyle UN27LSM7FAXXZA 26.9"
No customer feedback yet
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
92 out of 100 medium confidence 26 reviews
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
Picture quality 10
Sound quality 9
Ease of use 8
Remote control 7
Value for money 6
Gaming performance 3
Scores
Portable
Smart Home
Budget
Streaming
Gaming
Sports
Corporate
Movies
Outdoor
Specifications
| Samsung Movingstyle UN27LSM7FAXXZA 26.9" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 55" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 120Hz | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | No VESA wall mount pattern | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 100W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 25.72 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Movingstyle UN27LSM7FAXXZA 26.9"
- Strong smart (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong hdr (71st percentile)
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Movingstyle UN27LSM7FAXXZA 26.9"0.051score per dollar
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Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"0.122score per dollar
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Scores 80 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 38 specs.
