Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
The TV receives high marks for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and sharpness, with many users impressed by the visual experience. However, reliability is a major concern, as one verified reviewer reported multiple issues like black lines and power failures after just 13 months. Setup can be tricky if the language defaults to Arabic, and delivery service from Amazon has been criticized for not meeting expectations. Overall, buyers love the picture and features but worry about long-term durability.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant and crisp colors
- Sharp and detailed image
- Lightweight and compact design
- Built-in Apple TV
Cons
- Reliability issues after 13 months
- Black horizontal lines on screen
- Power-on failures
- Initial setup language defaulted to Arabic
- Poor delivery service from Amazon
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
| Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 49.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Dynamic Crystal Color | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Tap View | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2CH | 4 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Q-Symphony | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 30W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.20 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average hdr (35th percentile)
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 40 specs.
