Hisense S7 Canvas 85S7N 85"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
Hisense S7 Canvas 85S7N 85"
The Hisense QD6 QLED TV is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great value for the price. Many users highlight the immersive experience of the large screen, especially for movies and gaming, and appreciate the easy setup and Google TV interface. However, some reviewers report issues with black levels, blooming, occasional connectivity problems, and slow app loading. A few negative experiences involve delivery and customer service, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Great value for the price
- Large immersive screen
- Easy setup and Google TV interface
Cons
- Black levels and blooming issues
- Occasional connectivity problems
- Slow app loading times
- Mediocre built-in sound quality
- Brightness could be better in bright rooms
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
| Hisense S7 Canvas 85S7N 85" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 84.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Hi-QLED | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | Hi-View Engine Pro | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Google Home, Apple Home, Amazon Alexa | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4 |
| Wattage | 46W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 485 kWh | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 50.30 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense S7 Canvas 85S7N 85"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong audio (89th percentile)89th %ile
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.
