- Table of Contents
- Intro
- Best TV
- Best Mid-Range
- Best Cheap
- Recent Updates
- All Reviews
- Comments
Roku is well-known in the world of streaming devices, but they're typically known for their external dedicated smart TV boxes and streaming sticks. In 2014, TCL and Hisense launched new lines of TVs with the Roku Smart TV interface integrated into their TVs, offering the same great streaming interface and channel selection without needing an external device. Hisense is sparingly releasing new TVs with the Roku Smart Interface now, and TCL released much fewer recently, but some of their 2022 models can still be purchased. Thankfully, Roku released their own line of TVs in 2023, and they are widely available. Of course, you can buy a Roku box and connect it to any TV, but these recommendations focus on TVs that are powered by Roku's operating system.
Not all Roku TVs are the same. However, by putting their models through our in-depth testing process, we can see how bright their models get, how deep their blacks are, what gaming features are supported, and how vibrant their colors are, just to name a few. Below are our recommendations for the best Roku TVs you can buy depending on your needs and budget. See our picks for the best budget TVs, the best smart TVs, and the best small TVs. You can also vote on which ones you want us to buy and test. To learn more about the 2024 models, check out our 2024 TV lineup page.
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Best Roku TV
Mixed Usage7.7TV Shows6.9Sports7.3Video Games8.7HDR Movies7.8HDR Gaming8.7PC Monitor8.4The best Roku TV we've tested is the Roku Pro Series QLED. Overall, it's a good TV with excellent contrast due to its local dimming feature that provides deep blacks in a dark room. The TV also has amazing SDR brightness, but its only decent reflection handling means it struggles with reducing reflections caused by direct sources of light, so you won't want to place a lamp across from the screen. HDR content is impactful in a darker or moderately lit room thanks to the TV's excellent HDR brightness and wide color gamut, leading to highlights and colors that pop out. Unfortunately, the TV's narrow viewing angle limits its usefulness in a group setting.
Still, the TV is packed with modern gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports capable of 4k @ 120Hz and VRR for a nearly tear-free gaming experience, meaning you can take advantage of your PS5 and Xbox Series X's capabilities. Additionally, the TV's low input lag means you get a very responsive gaming experience, and its great response time means fast motion is mostly clear. The TV supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, but it doesn't passthrough advanced DTS audio formats that are common on physical media. Still, you get an assortment of smart features like voice control to easily find your favorite content.
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Best Mid-Range Roku TV
Mixed Usage7.3TV Shows6.9Sports7.2Video Games7.8HDR Movies7.2HDR Gaming7.9PC Monitor7.6The best mid-range Roku TV we've tested is the Roku Plus Series QLED. Overall, it's a decent TV with excellent contrast and an acceptable local dimming feature that helps improve the appearance of dark scenes. It has an amazing color gamut in HDR, although its color volume is limited by the TV's adequate but unexceptional HDR peak brightness. Still, the TV looks vibrant enough for a pleasant HDR viewing experience. Its reflection handling is good, so it's capable enough in a bright room, although it's at its best when the lights are dimmed. It supports Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10+, so HDR content looks its best regardless of source. Unfortunately, like the top pick, it has a very narrow viewing angle.
As for gaming, its refresh rate is limited to 60Hz, and it doesn't support VRR. Still, its input lag is extremely low, and its response time is great, so it's still a good gaming TV if you don't care about advanced features. Its remote has a built-in microphone, letting you quickly search for content with your voice, and like other Roku TVs, you can also use voice commands through Roku's companion app on your phone. You can also plug in a pair of headphones into the remote.
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Best Cheap Roku TV
Mixed Usage7.1TV Shows6.9Sports7.0Video Games7.6HDR Movies6.9HDR Gaming7.7PC Monitor7.5Go with the Roku Select Series if you want something cheaper than the Roku Plus Series QLED. It's a simple TV that doesn't deliver the same overall picture quality but is available in smaller sizes. It isn't as good in a dark room as the more expensive Rokus due to its lack of local dimming, although its contrast is certainly good enough for an okay dark room viewing experience. Its SDR brightness is very good, and its reflection handling is decent enough that you can use the TV in a moderately lit room. On the other hand, it's too dim in HDR and doesn't display the range of colors needed for an impactful HDR experience. You also don't get Dolby Vision support on this model.
Like the other picks on this list, it has a narrow viewing angle, so it's best viewed from directly in front. As for gaming, it has low input lag and a great response time, but just like the Roku Plus, it doesn't support VRR and is limited to 60Hz. Thankfully, it has the same remote as the Plus Series, with its integrated microphone for voice commands and a headphone jack for private listening. This TV's 43-inch and larger sizes are 4k, the 40-inch model has a 1080p resolution, and the 32-inch model has a 720p resolution, so choose accordingly.
Recent Updates
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Updated the introduction section for clarity.
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Sep 27, 2024: Confirmed the accuracy of our picks and condensed the article to make it more succinct.
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Jul 05, 2024: We made the Roku Pro Series QLED the new pick for the 'Best Roku TV' and moved the Roku Plus Series QLED into the 'Best Mid-Range Roku TV' category.
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May 09, 2024: Confirmed the accuracy and availability of our picks.
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Mar 12, 2024: Refreshed the TCL 4 Series/S455 2022 text in the Notable Mentions section to better reflect its current availability and updated the introduction text to better explain the picks in the article.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best Roku televisions to buy for most people. We factor in the price (a cheaper TV wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no TVs that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is the list of all our reviews of Roku TVs. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no TV is perfect, most TVs are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.
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Is B46LA as same as B4PUA ?
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Thanks as always for your fantastic and in-depth reviews, RTINGS! Thanks to your detailed review, I picked up the 48-inch version of this TV for $599 new and added a 5-year warranty that covers everything including burn-in. I previously have only sworn by Sony TVs for their durability and reliability, however as my first OLED TV this set has been jaw-dropping and a great pairing with my sound system for gaming in all consoles and movies. Here’s to hoping LG is a reliable/durable brand as well (but if not, that’s what the extended warranty is for 😜).
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That’s odd, the review for the B4 says that the results for the 65 inch model are also valid for the 48, 55 and 77 inch models, implying that the 48 inch B4 is in fact as bright as the larger models. It is only in the C4 review where it says that the results for the larger models are not valid for the 42 & 48 inch models as they lack the brightness booster technology. Looking on LGs website this is also the case where the B4, unlike the C4, has the same specs across all sizes including the 48 inch model
That’s a mistake on the B4 review, we’ll update it shortly. Absolutely all 42" and 48" OLED panels are dimmer than their larger counterparts. As I mentioned above, this is confirmed by LG, and it’s a limitation of the panels themselves. They were able to squeeze a bit more out of the 2024 models than older panels, but they’re still dimmer. LG doesn’t think they’ll ever be able to get much more brightness out of these panels, so for brighter small TVs we’ll need to wait for a new technology like a tandem OLED stack.
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All 42 and 48" OLEDs, regardless of brand, are dimmer than the larger versions. 2024 models in those two sizes are a bit brighter than 2023 and older, but they’re limited in peak brightness by the size of the panels. LG Display, the panel manufacturer, hasn’t been able to implement some technology improvements due to how close the pixels are. You also can’t compare the scores between the 42" C4 and the larger B4, as our TV and Monitor testing and scoring methodology are different, and the scores aren’t comparable. The 48" B4 is not brighter than the 48" C4.
That’s odd, the review for the B4 says that the results for the 65 inch model are also valid for the 48, 55 and 77 inch models, implying that the 48 inch B4 is in fact as bright as the larger models. It is only in the C4 review where it says that the results for the larger models are not valid for the 42 & 48 inch models as they lack the brightness booster technology.
Looking on LGs website this is also the case where the B4, unlike the C4, has the same specs across all sizes including the 48 inch model
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Hello, 2 questions if anyone can answer. Is the B4 48" as bright as the larger models? Asking as the C4 48" and C4 42" have lower brightness than their larger counterparts so wondering if this is the case with the B series as well. Also if the B4 48" is indeed as bright as the larger models, does this mean it is brighter than the C4 48"? The 42" C4 has a score of 6.4 for SDR brightness and 7.2 for HDR brightness whereas the B series has 7.7 score for SDR brightness & 7.7 for HDR brightness. I’m assuming the score for the C4 42" also applies to the C4 48" so this would mean the B4 48 is indeed brighter than the C4 48. Thanks
All 42 and 48" OLEDs, regardless of brand, are dimmer than the larger versions. 2024 models in those two sizes are a bit brighter than 2023 and older, but they’re limited in peak brightness by the size of the panels. LG Display, the panel manufacturer, hasn’t been able to implement some technology improvements due to how close the pixels are. You also can’t compare the scores between the 42" C4 and the larger B4, as our TV and Monitor testing and scoring methodology are different, and the scores aren’t comparable. The 48" B4 is not brighter than the 48" C4.
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Hello, 2 questions if anyone can answer.
Is the B4 48" as bright as the larger models? Asking as the C4 48" and C4 42" have lower brightness than their larger counterparts so wondering if this is the case with the B series as well.
Also if the B4 48" is indeed as bright as the larger models, does this mean it is brighter than the C4 48"? The 42" C4 has a score of 6.4 for SDR brightness and 7.2 for HDR brightness whereas the B series has 7.7 score for SDR brightness & 7.7 for HDR brightness. I’m assuming the score for the C4 42" also applies to the C4 48" so this would mean the B4 48 is indeed brighter than the C4 48. Thanks
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