We just tested the Roku Pro Series OLED — here's how it stacks up against the LG C6 and Samsung S90H
Roku just unveiled the new Pro Series OLED and we've already tested it. Here's how its performance compares to the LG C6 and the Samsung S90H OLED TVs.
Roku recently launched its inaugural OLED television, generating buzz as it competes against established players like LG, Samsung, and Sony. While the newcomer lags behind in terms of OLED performance, the company has yet to showcase its full capabilities. As the author of this article delves deeper into a comprehensive review of the Roku Pro Series OLED, they aim to provide an initial comparison with two popular models.
The LG C6 and Samsung S90H were evaluated in Filmmaker mode, renowned for its accurate picture, while the Roku Pro Series OLED was tested in Movie mode and HDR Dark with a brighter display setting. Although brightness figures differ, the Samsung S90H and LG C6 outshine the Roku Pro Series OLED in peak HDR brightness when it comes to concentrated areas of light, known as specular highlights.
Despite its lower peak brightness, the Roku Pro Series OLED compensates with perfect black levels, resulting in eye-catching micro-contrast that appears brighter than on LCD/LED displays. While not as bright as Mini-LED or RGB LED TVs, the Roku Pro Series OLED competes favorably in SDR mode, especially in Movie mode, providing an accurate and finely tuned picture.
However, its limited brightness affects its HDR color range, making it less capable of producing subtle shades compared to the LG C6 and Samsung S90H. Technically, the Roku Pro Series OLED positions itself as an entry-level OLED, aligning it with LG's B6 and Samsung's S85H. These models are priced closer to the Roku Pro Series OLED, ranging between $999 and $1,199, while the Roku Pro Series OLED itself is available for $999.
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