Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"
What Buyers Say
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
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"
The Samsung Frame TV is widely praised for its stunning picture quality and innovative art mode, which transforms it into a beautiful wall decoration. Users love the ultra-thin, flush-to-wall design and the wireless One Connect box that keeps cables hidden. While the built-in sound is considered weak, most agree that pairing it with a soundbar solves the issue. Overall, it's a fantastic choice for bright rooms and those who want a TV that doubles as art.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Innovative art mode
- Ultra-thin flush-to-wall design
- Wireless One Connect box hides cables
- No glare in bright rooms
Cons
- Weak built-in sound quality
- Requires soundbar for good audio
- Art subscription costs $50/year
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QD-Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Supreme UHD Dimming |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture Max | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | SmartThings |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | SmartThings, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | 2.0.2 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W★ | 259W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh★ | 483 kWh |
| Weight | 18.55 kg★ | 40.82 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.
