Samsung U8000H Crystal UHD 4K TV (55") vs TCL S55LR 55" 4K Roku TV

The Samsung U8000H is the safer pick for most people: a 4.4 rating from nearly 6,000 owners, Tizen with Samsung TV Plus, three HDMI ports, and sound that many buyers say is good enough without a soundbar. The TCL S55LR is a newer, thinner-bezel set with Roku OS, HDR10+ and an auto game mode, but it has very few owner ratings so far, so its long-term record is unproven. Both are 60Hz 4K LED sets, so neither is a big step up for serious gaming or a bright, glare-heavy room.

• Choose the Samsung U8000H if you want a proven set with a big owner base, Samsung's Tizen apps and TV Plus channels, and built-in sound that reviewers call surprisingly good.
• Choose the TCL S55LR if you prefer the Roku interface, want a near bezel-less metal frame, or need Apple HomeKit and Siri support alongside Alexa and Google.