LG UR340C Series 86UR340C9UD 86"
LG
53 Overall Score
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Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Roku
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
LG UR340C Series 86UR340C9UD 86"
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
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Specifications
| LG UR340C Series 86UR340C9UD 86" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 86" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 330 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 1200:1 | infinite |
| Motion Tech | — | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | — | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms★ | — |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | — | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | — | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | — | 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 Audio |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 313W | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 45.20 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UR340C Series 86UR340C9UD 86"
- Strong gaming (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong display (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong picture quality (69th percentile)
- Below average smart (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average audio (34th 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
LG UR340C Series 86UR340C9UD 86"0.023score per dollar
vs
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"0.125score per dollar
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" offers 5.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 40 specs.
