Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"
Samsung
75 Overall Score
vs
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6"
Roku
82 Overall Score
Scores
Smart Home
Streaming
Budget
Portable
Sports
Corporate
Movies
Gaming
Outdoor
Specifications
| Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5" | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | — |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 3 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | OTS Lite, Q-Symphony | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 182 kWh | 175 kWh★ |
| Weight | 7.89 kg★ | 12.43 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"0.184score per dollar
vs
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6"0.235score per dollar
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6"
Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.
