LG UT70 50" vs Roku Plus Series 55"

Both budget 4K TVs deliver solid value at their respective price points, but the Roku Plus Series 55" pulls ahead with meaningful advantages. It offers a larger 55-inch QLED panel versus the LG's 50-inch LED, paired with superior brightness (700 nits vs 300 nits) for better contrast and HDR performance. Roku's display also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for enhanced color grading, while the LG is limited to HDR10. Connectivity favors Roku with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and four HDMI ports compared to the LG's Wi-Fi 5 and three ports. Gaming performance is nearly identical with 13-14ms input lag and ALLM support on both. Audio remains comparable at 20W 2.0ch, though only Roku includes Dolby Atmos. The LG's AI processor and webOS ecosystem are competent, but Roku's extensive streaming integration and superior picture quality make the extra $70 worthwhile for the larger, brighter screen.