Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" vs LG B6 OLED77B6GUA 77"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Roku
78 Overall Score
vs
LG B6 OLED77B6GUA 77"
LG
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
LG B6 OLED77B6GUA 77"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Smart Home
Budget
Corporate
Streaming
Sports
Movies
Portable
Outdoor
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | LG B6 OLED77B6GUA 77" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 77" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Infinite |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture Max | OLED Motion |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | α8 AI Processor 4K Gen3 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | Google Assistant, Google Gemini, LG ThinQ, Microsoft Copilot |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay, Google Cast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W | 161W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh★ | 296 kWh |
| Weight | 18.55 kg★ | 22.90 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
LG B6 OLED77B6GUA 77"
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong smart (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" wins 4 specs while LG B6 OLED77B6GUA 77" wins 5.