Samsung The Frame Pro QN85LS03FWFXZA 85"
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
What Buyers Say
Samsung The Frame Pro QN85LS03FWFXZA 85"
The Samsung Frame TV is widely praised for its stunning picture quality and innovative art mode, which transforms it into a beautiful wall decoration. Users love the ultra-thin, flush-to-wall design and the wireless One Connect box that keeps cables hidden. While the built-in sound is considered weak, most agree that pairing it with a soundbar solves the issue. Overall, it's a fantastic choice for bright rooms and those who want a TV that doubles as art.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Innovative art mode
- Ultra-thin flush-to-wall design
- Wireless One Connect box hides cables
- No glare in bright rooms
Cons
- Weak built-in sound quality
- Requires soundbar for good audio
- Art subscription costs $50/year
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
The TCL 40-inch Roku TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its picture and sound quality, sleek design, and ease of setup. Users appreciate the value for money and the built-in Roku platform with voice control. A minor issue with the remote control failing after a few days was noted, but the ability to use a phone as a remote mitigates this.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great sound quality
- Sleek and slim design
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
Cons
- Remote control stops working after a few days
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung The Frame Pro QN85LS03FWFXZA 85" | Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 40" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | FHD |
| Panel Type | QD-Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz | Roku Smart Picture |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor | Roku Smart Picture |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | No |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | SmartThings, Google Home | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 5★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 259W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 483 kWh | 113 kWh★ |
| Weight | 40.82 kg | 4.85 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung The Frame Pro QN85LS03FWFXZA 85"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong hdr (85th percentile)85th %ile
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40" offers 7.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 40 specs.
