One of the best TV operating systems is Roku TV and it's usually reserved for streaming sticks. There are some TVs which have Roku TV built-in as their standard operating systems, though. There aren't any OLED models, but there are some excellent QLED and LED TVs well worth considering for your next upgrade -- especially if you're a Roku TV fan.
Here are some of the best Roku TVs you can buy in 2025.
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Best Roku TV overall
Roku Pro Series
- Impressive contrast
- High brightness
- Shockingly good sound quality
- Easy to live with
- Some odd picture-processing bugs
- Occasionally slugglish backlight
| Specification: | |
| Available sizes | 55, 65, 75 inches |
| TV type | QLED |
| HDR support | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Connections | 2 x HMDI 2.1, 2 x HDMI 2.0, Ethernet, optical |
The Roku Pro Series TV is the top-tier TV in the Roku TV lineup, featuring high-end features and impressive specifications. It's not quite an equivalent of some of the best TVs, but it gets pretty close and would be a contender for some of the more affordable flagship TVs from Hisense, TCL, and similar.
As a Mini-LED, QLED TV, this model has strong brightness, able to peak at over 1,600 nits in our review. That makes this a great TV for bright-room viewing, or for enjoying punchy HDR highlights. It supports all the major standards, so you won't find a show or film that you can't enjoy HDR in, and the contrast is enough to give you dark, inky blacks -- even if it's not an OLED.
The built-in audio system is surprisingly good, although we'd still recommend you augment it with at least a soundbar. It's also strong in gaming, with a 120Hz refresh rate, snappy response time, and low input lag. With full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports, you can enjoy eARC support, as well as connect your high-end games console or gaming PC for impressive visuals and high frame rates.
Best value Roku TV
TCL S450G
- Roku OS easy to use
- Great 4K value for the size
- Three HDMI inputs
- Affordably priced
- Only tops out at 60Hz
- Poor off-angle viewing
- Not very bright
| Specification: | |
| Available sizes | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85 inches |
| TV type | LED |
| HDR support | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Connections | 3 x HDMI 2.0, USB-A, Ethernet, optical, 3.5mm |
If you've been wanting to invest in a new TV, and want a good-sized screen for a rock-bottom price, the TCL 55-inch S4-Series is your dream come true. Topping out at 4K resolution, even if you're not watching something in native UHD, the S4 does a good job of displaying a crisp and clear picture. The strong contrast gives you deep blacks in darker scenes, helping you enjoy pivotal moments in dramatic movies and TV shows all the better.
The limited brightness on this TV makes it less well suited to living room viewing during the day, but if you can pull the curtains or at least make sure there isn't a direct exterior light source on this TV, it'll look good enough in most settings. You get three HDMI 2.0 ports on this TV, which doesn't give you 4K 120Hz, but then this TV is limited to 60Hz anyhow, so it's still perfectly good for a more cinematic gaming experience on consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
There is some image degradation at extreme viewing angles, too, so try to sit in its center for the best view. If you can though, you'll get a surprisingly big TV at a very competitive price, and with the excellent Roku operating system to boot.
Best mid-range Roku TV
Roku 55-inch Class Plus Series QLED
- High brightness
- Brilliant color
- Snappy operation
- Impressive sound
- Great remote
- Poor off-angle performance
- Contrast suffers in high-brightness scenes
- Some motion blur
| Specification: | |
| Available sizes | 55, 65, 75 inches |
| TV type | QLED |
| HDR support | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Connections | 4 x HDMI 2.0, Ethernet, Optical, 3.5mm |
This strong Roku TV is very affordable but still offers strong specifications. If you’ve been looking for a breathtaking QLED TV that looks and performs like a high-priced Samsung or Sony, but at a much lower price, you’re in the right ball park with the Roku Class Plus Series. Available in 55-, 65-, and 75-inch sizes, the Class Plus Series supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, so if you’re really into streaming 4K movies from services like Netflix and Prime Video, you’ll get to experience a whole new world of brightness, colors and contrast. That’s on top of QLED lighting, a type of LED that is renowned for delivering strong peak brightness levels.
There are also four HDMI inputs to connect all your go-to AV devices to, and the onboard speakers are Dolby Atmos-certified. One little bummer is that the refresh rate only tops out at 60Hz, and unlike its competition, there doesn’t seem to be any digital motion enhancement tools built into the Plus Series to give a boost to the TV’s overall motion clarity. While gamers and sports enthusiasts may want to look for a Roku TV that delivers 120Hz, the Roku 55-inch Class Plus Series is still a great option for less action-oriented content.
Another solid first-party option
Roku 65-inch Class Select Series
- Available in a range of sizes
- HDR10+ support
- Has four HDMI inputs
- Awesome price
- Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- Roku Class Plus Series QLED delivers a brighter and more colorful picture
- Only sold at Best Buy
| Specification: | |
| Available sizes | 24, 40, 43, 50, 55, 65, 75 inches |
| TV type | LED |
| HDR support | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Connections | 4 x HDMI 2.0, Ethernet, USB-A, Optical, 3.5mm |
Another Best Buy exclusive, the Roku 65-inch Class Select Series is one step down from the Roku Class Plus Series. Now in terms of picture, we’re betting you’re wondering where this set takes a ding or two? Mostly it’s just in the LED-lighting style department. The Plus Series is a QLED model, which means the overall brightness is a bit stronger and the black levels a little bolder. The Class Select Series uses regular LED lighting, which still delivers a pretty great picture, especially when watching HDR10+ content (no Dolby Vision support here though).
As far as motion clarity goes, like the Plus Series, the Select only delivers up to 60Hz across its four HDMI inputs, but you’ll still have access to Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit, as well as Roku’s incredible smart TV platform. The Select Series also costs a bit less than the Plus, with this 65-inch model going for $200 less than its higher-priced sibling (in the 65-inch size). The TV is also available in sizes as small as 24 inches and as large as 75 inches.
Frequently Asked Questions
For several years, Roku in North America has primarily been built into TCL and Hisense TVs, which is why they have dominated our list. Hisense only has a handful of Roku TVs left on its roster, signaling that the brand may be leaving Roku behind. The big news of the past few years, though, is that Roku launched its own TVs.
It's always a good idea to start with your budget and how much space you have for a new TV (remember, screen size measurements generally refer to the diagonal length on TVs). Our guide here focuses on the Roku TV platform. If you don't need a smart TV platform — for example, if you use the interface on a game console or set-top box – then this isn't much of a consideration. But if you will be using the smart TV platform, it's a very important choice. Google TV, for example, is a common alternative to Roku TV. Take some time to look at interfaces and think about what you want! After that, it's time to think about panel types, such as QLED versus OLED, resolution, and other important specs. Check out our TV buying guide for more information.
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Thinking about the differences between Roku TV and Apple TV? There are several things you should know:
These Roku TVs have Roku's user interface as a built-in platform. The Apple TV is a separate set-top box device that connects to a TV – there are no TVs with Apple's tvOS built in (at least not in the same way). Roku has its set-top boxes as well, but the advantage of these TVs is that you don't need another Roku streaming device.
Apple TV is a streaming device generally designed to supplement an existing TV, doesn't need a smart TV to work, and can easily be moved between TVs, which is an advantage to using a set-top box versus a built-in platform. You will need an HDMI port to connect it.
If you're an Apple fan, there's some good news: Roku TVs generally support the Apple TV app, which allows you to stream Apple TV+, so you can still watch Apple shows.
However, features like Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness only are available on an Apple TV set-top device, so there are some limitations there.
No, the Roku platform itself is free to use. You can still stream from apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, etc., without worrying about having to pay a Roku fee (as long as you are managing subscriptions for those individual services). These days, Roku doesn't offer much in the way of subscription services, so it's unlikely you'll ever have to pay Roku an ongoing fee after you have purchased your TV or device.
Yes, although that depends on what your definition of normal TV is. You can connect your TV to a receiver, set-top box, or cable box and watch TV that way, just as you would with any other TV. You can also connect an antenna and watch any free channels that you can pick up in your area. There is no requirement to use the Roku platform itself unless you want to stream apps and channels directly from your TV.
The first place you should go for free streaming content is The Roku Channel. Roku offers most content on this channel for free and includes a broad amount of content, from kids' shows to popular movies of decades past. There's some premium content on this channel that you have to pay for, but the majority of it is free to watch. Roku also supports other apps that don't require a subscription, including popular options like Crackle, Pluto TV, Tubi, and others.
However, the popular third-party streaming apps — Netflix, Disney+, etc. – that require subscriptions to watch will still require fees when used on Roku. You will need to sign in with your account information when first opening these apps.
No. The Roku platform will require an internet connection to work, usually through Wi-Fi. That doesn't mean you can't use your TV, but none of the smart features Roku offers will be able to function without an internet connection.
Yes, many Roku TVs work with AirPlay and HomeKit, so it's quite Apple-friendly. You may also be able to cast to a Roku from an Android device, although this can vary.
There aren't a lot of Roku TVs to choose from, but we wanted to avoid the extremely budget offerings from brands with limited name recognition, so we focused on the first-party Roku-branded TVs, and some TCL models with the Roku OS baked in. These are built to sturdy-standards, with impressive features, and though they aren't cutting-edge, provide a quality viewing experience which makes them well worth considering.
All the models chosen had to have strong third-party reviews, if we haven't seen them ourselves, and have strong user reviews, too, so they're good for everyone -- not just the experts.
DigitalTrends has been testing and reviewing TVs for decades, and we have many, many years of TV writing and testing experience under our collective belts. Where our first-hand experience isn't enough, though, we conduct in-depth research, speaking with industry experts and users, as well as performing deep dives into specifications and features. We also take price seriously, and always update our considerations based on the latest price tags.
