Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6"

Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6"

Roku
81 Overall Score
vs
Samsung QN90F QN85QN90FAFXZA 85"

Samsung QN90F QN85QN90FAFXZA 85"

Samsung
79 Overall Score

Scores

Budget
Roku
76
Samsung
87
Gaming
Roku
74
Samsung
85
Sports
Roku
70
Samsung
85
Corporate
Roku
66
Samsung
84
Smart Home
Roku
79
Samsung
83
Streaming
Roku
75
Samsung
80
Movies
Roku
61
Samsung
68
Outdoor
Roku
46
Samsung
57
Portable
Roku
48
Samsung
54

Specifications

Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6"Samsung QN90F QN85QN90FAFXZA 85"
Display
Size55"85"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeQLEDQD-Mini-LED★
BacklightFull-Array LEDMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Contrast RatioinfiniteNeo Quantum HDR+
Color Gamut—Neo Quantum HDR+
Motion TechVariable Refresh Rate (VRR)Motion Xcelerator 165Hz
ProcessorRoku Smart Picture MaxNQ4 AI Gen3 Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsDolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)HDR
Dolby Vision✓★✗
HDR10+✓✓
HLG✓★✗
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz165 Hz★
VRRFreeSync Premium Pro, VRRFreeSync Premium Pro
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformRoku TVTizen
Voice AssistantNot Applicable, Not ApplicableMultiple Voice Assistant Compatible
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2, MiracastSmartThings
Works WithApple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google HomeAmazon Alexa, SmartThings, Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config44.2.2
Wattage—60W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDolby Atmos, Dolby AudioOTS+
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports22
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.3★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount200x200600x400
Power & Size
Power235W207W★
Energy Star✗✓★
Annual Energy238 kWh★388 kWh
Weight18.55 kg★43.50 kg

Pros & Cons

Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6"

  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile

Samsung QN90F QN85QN90FAFXZA 85"

  • Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong gaming (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (18th percentile)18th %ile

Pricing

Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6" is $1,550 cheaper (3.4x less).

Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6"0.125score per dollar
vs
Samsung QN90F QN85QN90FAFXZA 85"0.036score per dollar

Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6" offers 3.5x better value for money

Verdict

═ Tie

Both products are closely matched - Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6" wins 5 specs while Samsung QN90F QN85QN90FAFXZA 85" wins 7.

Samsung QN90F QN85QN90FAFXZA 85" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home

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