Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" vs LG OLED evo C5 Series C5 65"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
LG OLED evo C5 Series C5 65"
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
LG OLED evo C5 Series C5 65"
The LG TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, especially in HDR, and excellent built-in speakers that may eliminate the need for a soundbar. A standout feature is the preserved 3.5mm analog headphone jack, which allows simultaneous listening for hearing-impaired users without muting the room. However, a significant frustration is the remote's mouse-like cursor pointer, which cannot be permanently disabled and is particularly difficult for users with hand tremors. Some users also note the lack of an input or mute button on the remote and the need for two people to safely move the TV.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality in HDR
- Excellent built-in speakers
- Preserved 3.5mm analog headphone jack
- Simultaneous listening for hearing-impaired
- Thin bezels and sleek design
Cons
- Non-disableable mouse cursor on remote
- No input or mute button on remote
- Heavy and awkward to move alone
- Stand assembly instructions unclear
- AI features feel unnecessary
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | LG OLED evo C5 Series C5 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| 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 | — |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture Max | Wow Orchestra |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Atmos |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | — |
| HLG | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | — |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | 7.1.3 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 18.55 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 OLED evo C5 Series C5 65"
- Strong audio (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average smart (27th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.