Samsung Q6F Series QN65Q6FAAFXZA 65"
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q6F Series QN65Q6FAAFXZA 65"
The Samsung Q6F 65" QLED TV generally receives positive feedback for its vibrant picture quality, good color accuracy, and smart features like SamsungVision AI. Many users find it a great value for the price, especially for gaming and streaming. However, there are significant complaints about the Tizen operating system being slow and unresponsive, and some users experienced hardware defects or poor customer service. The TV's sound quality is adequate for most, but a few reviewers noted issues with speaker popping or inadequate volume.
Pros
- Vibrant picture quality
- Good color accuracy
- Great value for the price
- Smooth gaming performance
- Easy setup
Cons
- Slow and unresponsive Tizen OS
- Hardware defects (dead pixels, backlight issues)
- Poor customer service and return policy
- Speaker popping sounds
- Inadequate volume for noisy environments
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
The Roku 55" Class Select Series 4K QLED Smart TV is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and easy setup, especially for the price. Many users appreciate the built-in Roku platform for its intuitive interface and app availability. However, a notable minority report serious issues like screen failure, speaker static, and software glitches within weeks of purchase, with some experiencing problems across multiple units. Overall, it is seen as a great value for budget-conscious buyers, but reliability concerns temper the enthusiasm.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- Great value for money
- Intuitive Roku interface
Cons
- Screen failure within weeks
- Speaker static noise
- Software glitches
- Stripped mounting screws
- Annoying setup sign-ins
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q6F Series QN65Q6FAAFXZA 65" | Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | Q4 Lite Processor | HDR Plus |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Bixby | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Object Tracking Sound Lite | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 | 200x100 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 118W★ | 207W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 226 kWh | 207 kWh★ |
| Weight | 14.20 kg | 9.12 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q6F Series QN65Q6FAAFXZA 65"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong display (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong hdr (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong hdr (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.
