Best Roku TVs in 2026: Roku Plus, Pro Series and Budget Smart TVs

Updated November 2026 – The best Roku TVs are the Roku Pro Series for buyers who want the strongest picture and gaming features, the Roku Plus Series for most living rooms, and the Roku Select Series, TCL 4-Series Roku TV or Hisense R6 Roku TV for budget screens in bedrooms and secondary rooms.

If you are searching for the best Roku TVs, the first thing to understand is that Roku is a software platform first and a TV maker second. Roku OS runs on sets built by Roku itself and by partner brands such as TCL, Hisense, Philips and Onn, so two Roku TVs can differ enormously in panel quality, brightness and ports while sharing the same home screen. This guide sorts the current options by budget tier, explains which sizes and resolutions matter, and compares Roku with Fire TV and Google TV for readers who are still choosing a platform.

A note on sourcing: product lineups change every spring, and several makers reuse series names from year to year. Where a model year matters, this guide names the series and size class as the maker or a review outlet describes it, and flags anything that is a previous-generation set. Specifications are attributed to the maker or to the outlet that reported them.

Best Roku TVs at a Glance

Premium Roku TVs

Roku Pro Series – Best for Picture Quality and Gaming

Roku Pro Series · QLED mini-LED backlight · 120Hz panel · Dolby Vision IQ · Roku OS

The Roku Pro Series is the top of the Roku-branded range, and Tom’s Guide describes it as the newest and best Roku TV currently available. The outlet reports a peak brightness above 1,500 nits in its lab measurements, which is strong for a mini-LED set in this segment and helps in sunny rooms. It also reports low input lag, which matters for console and PC play. Reviewers still caution that rivals from TCL and Hisense can beat it on pure picture quality or gaming features at similar tiers, so it is best seen as the most polished Roku experience rather than the best television at any cost.

Who should buy it: viewers who want Roku’s simple interface, a bright mini-LED panel and 120Hz support in one package. Who should skip it: anyone who needs a size outside the range Roku offers, or who wants the widest HDMI 2.1 feature set; compare it with partner-brand mini-LED sets described later.

Roku 65-Inch Pro Series Smart TV - 4K QLED Mini-LED TV - RokuTV | Flat Screen Television with 120Hz Refresh Rate & Dolby Vision IQ, Live News, Sports, Entertainment - Backlit Voice Remote Pro

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Mid-Range Roku TVs

Roku Plus Series – Best for Most Living Rooms

Roku Plus Series · QLED 4K panel · 60Hz · HDMI 2.0 · Roku OS

The Roku Plus Series sits one step below the Pro and is commonly described by reviewers as delivering most of the Pro experience for less. Tom’s Guide ranks it second on its Roku list partly because it is a previous-generation model, and notes that its audio is better than most televisions in this class. Roku-family documentation and reviews describe the Plus and Select lines as 60Hz sets with HDMI 2.0, which is the key limit: they are fine for streaming, sports and last-generation consoles, but they do not offer 4K at 120Hz.

Who should buy it: households that mostly stream, want good color from a QLED panel and do not need high-refresh gaming. Check the size you want against what Roku lists, because the range is narrower than the partner-brand lines.

Roku 65-Inch Plus Series Smart TV - 4K QLED Mini-LED TV - RokuTV | Flat Screen Television with Dolby Vision & Wi-Fi for Streaming Live Local News, Sports - Enhanced Voice Remote

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Budget Roku TVs

Roku Select Series – Best for Large, Inexpensive Screens

Roku Select Series · 4K LED panel · 60Hz · HDMI 2.0 · Roku OS

The Roku Select Series is the entry point into Roku-built televisions. Reviewers recommend it for buyers who want a big 4K screen without paying for premium picture technology, and it is often suggested for bedrooms, dens and rentals. The trade-off is a basic panel: contrast and peak brightness are modest, so it is better in a dim or moderately lit room than in a sunlit one. Reliability complaints are described as uncommon in the larger user feedback pools, though that is anecdotal rather than a lab finding.

Roku 65-Inch Select Series Smart TV 2026-4K (2160p) QLED TV | Flat Screen QLED Television with Voice Remote, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Headphone Mode - Streaming Live Local News, Sports, & Movies

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TCL 4-Series Roku TV – Best Safe Budget Pick

TCL 4-Series · 4K LED · Roku OS in several model years · 60Hz · entry-level HDR

TCL’s 4-Series has been one of the longest-running budget lines and has been sold with Roku OS in several model years. One buying guide calls it the safest budget pick because of the very large number of owner opinions behind it. Treat that as a popularity signal, not proof of performance. Note that TCL has moved some newer lines to Google TV, so confirm the platform on the exact model before buying; the series name alone does not guarantee Roku.

TCL 65" Class 4-Series 4K UHD HDR Smart Roku TV – 65S455

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Hisense R6 Roku TV – Best for Big Sizes on a Tight Budget

Hisense R6 series · 4K LED · Roku OS · 60Hz · wide size range

Hisense sells Roku TVs under its R-series naming, with the R6 line appearing in large screen sizes such as the 75-inch class in 2026 listings. These sets suit buyers whose priority is screen size per unit of budget. Expect an entry-level picture with limited local dimming, so they work best for casual viewing in controlled light. Hisense also sells Roku-powered QLED models in some years, and the maker’s product page for the exact size is the place to confirm the panel type.

Hisense 50-Inch Class R6 Series 4K UHD Smart Roku TV with Alexa Compatibility, Dolby Vision HDR, DTS Studio Sound, Game Mode (50R6G),Black

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Philips Roku TV – Best for Secondary Rooms

Philips Roku TV · HD and 4K options · smaller sizes · Roku OS

Philips Roku TVs are typically sold in smaller and mid sizes, including 720p or 1080p HD options. That is the answer for readers asking about the best Roku HD TVs: an HD panel is perfectly adequate on a screen around 32 inches or smaller viewed from a few feet away, but anything larger should be 4K. They make sense for kitchens, guest rooms and kids rooms.

Philips 65-Inch Class 7985 Series 4K UHD QLED Ambilight Smart Roku TV HDR | Built-in LED Lights, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Atmos, 4 HDMI (eARC on HDMI 1), AirPlay, Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant

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Onn Roku TV – Best for Dorms and Kids Rooms

Onn Roku TV · HD and 4K options · Roku OS · entry-level panel

Onn is a house brand that has sold Roku TVs across HD and 4K sizes. It is a simple, low-commitment choice for a dorm, spare room or child’s room. The compromises are the same as other budget sets: limited brightness, basic sound and fewer premium HDR features.

Best 4K Roku TVs: Do You Need 4K?

For any screen above roughly 40 inches, 4K is the sensible choice, and nearly every Roku TV in the Select, Plus, Pro, TCL and Hisense lines is 4K. The practical gains are sharper text and menus, better results from 4K streaming apps, and a wider set of HDR formats. The difference between a basic 4K set and a premium one is rarely resolution; it is contrast, brightness and refresh rate. A budget 4K LED panel will look sharp but washed out in a bright room, while a QLED or mini-LED panel will hold color and highlights better.

Check the HDR formats the maker lists. HDR10 is nearly universal, while Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support varies by model. Roku’s Pro line lists Dolby Vision IQ according to reviewers, and many budget sets list only basic HDR10, which gives a smaller benefit on entry-level panels because they cannot reach high brightness.

Best 65-Inch and 70-Inch Roku TVs

The 65-inch class is where most buyers land, and it is the sweet spot for a sofa roughly eight to ten feet away. Roku Select, Plus and Pro lines, plus TCL and Hisense partner models, all offer 65-inch options. If you are looking for the best 65 Roku TVs, choose the Plus Series for balanced value, the Pro Series for brightness and gaming, or a partner-brand QLED if you want maximum screen quality per unit of budget.

The 70-inch class is less common than 65 or 75, and availability depends on the line and year. Partner brands such as TCL and Hisense are the more likely sources of a 70-inch Roku set, while Roku’s own range tends to jump between standard sizes. For a 70-inch screen, the viewing distance guideline is roughly nine to twelve feet. Whatever size you choose, confirm the exact size is offered by the maker for the series you want, because the same series name may skip a size in a given year.

Wall mounting: most TVs use a standard VESA pattern, but the pattern, screw length and weight limit vary by model. Read the maker’s specifications page before buying a mount, and use a stud finder or professional installer for larger screens.

Roku vs Fire TV vs Google TV: Best Fire TVs, Google TVs and Android TVs

The Roku TV platform is chosen mostly for simplicity. Its home screen is a grid of apps, setup is quick, and voice search works through the remote. It has a long record of supporting almost every major streaming service, and it is not tied to a single store. The usual complaint is that the home screen carries ads and sponsored placements, which is true of most smart TV platforms.

Best Fire TVs

Readers searching for the best Fire TVs are looking at sets with Fire TV built in, such as the Fire TV Omni series and the Fire TV 4-Series. They suit households already using Alexa devices because of tight voice and smart-home integration. They are generally budget to mid-range, and the platform pushes its own content more strongly than Roku does. Fire TV also supports Dolby Vision on some models, as the maker lists, but panel quality is entry-level to mid-range.

Best Google TVs and Android TVs

Google TV is the current name for what many people still call Android TV. It is the platform on Sony Bravia, many Hisense models such as the U8 series, and many TCL models such as the QM series. It offers the deepest app catalog, Google Assistant, Chromecast-style casting and a personalized recommendation row. The best Google TVs are usually higher-tier mini-LED or OLED sets rather than budget models, so for picture quality it is where the strongest panels are found. The drawback is that entry-level Google TV sets can feel slower than Roku at the same tier because of heavier software.

Hisense U8 Series – Best Google TV Alternative to a Roku Pro

Hisense U8 series · mini-LED · Google TV · high peak brightness reported by reviewers · 4K at 120Hz

Review outlets treat the Hisense U8 as a value-focused mini-LED. Some reviews rank it level with or above the TCL QM8 in brightness for the money. It is a strong alternative if the Roku Pro’s size range or price tier does not fit. It runs Google TV rather than Roku OS.

Hisense 65" U8 Series ULED Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (65U8QG) - QLED, Native 165Hz, VRR 288, Up to LD5600, 5000 Nits, HDR10+, Dolby Vision IQ · Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, 4.1.2 Ch Audio

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TCL QM7 and QM8 Series – Best Mini-LED Alternative

TCL QM7 and QM8 · QD-mini-LED · Google TV · 144Hz on some models as the maker lists

TCL’s QM line is the closest partner-brand rival to the Roku Pro for mini-LED performance, with the QM8 positioned as a flagship and the QM7 below it. Both use Google TV, so buyers who insist on Roku OS may prefer to add a Roku streaming stick to a TV with another platform. That pairing gives a better panel and keeps the Roku interface.

TCL 65 Inch QM8L Series SQD-Mini LED QLED 4K Smart Google TV 65QM8L, 144Hz | 2026, Google TV with Gemini, Ultimate Color, Ultimate Brightness & Contrast, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced

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Ports, Voice Control and Gaming

Port selection is the part of the spec sheet that most buyers overlook. A budget Roku TV typically has HDMI 2.0 ports with one marked ARC or eARC, a USB port and optical or headphone output on some models. That is fine for a soundbar and a streaming box. For a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or gaming PC at 4K and 120Hz, you need HDMI 2.1 on at least one input, and the Roku Plus and Select lines do not provide it according to Roku-family documentation. The Pro Series and partner mini-LED sets are the realistic options for high-refresh gaming.

Voice control on Roku TVs works through the voice remote, and many models support Alexa and Google Assistant devices as controllers. Roku’s Pro and some partner models include far-field or built-in voice features, as the maker lists. Game Mode is an automatic low-latency setting on Roku TVs when a console is detected on supported models, but the exact feature set varies, so consult the maker’s manual for your model.

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Best 4K Smart TVs Beyond Roku

If you are comparing the best 4K smart TVs more broadly, the main platforms are Roku OS, Google TV, Fire TV, Samsung’s Tizen and LG’s webOS. Tizen and webOS appear on premium sets from Samsung and LG, where the panel is often stronger than on Roku-branded models. Roku, by contrast, concentrates on value and ease of use. A reasonable approach is to choose the panel and size first, then pick the platform that the shortlisted sets offer. If the best panel is on a platform you dislike, a separate streaming device solves that cheaply.

How to Choose a Roku TV: A Short Checklist

1. Set a tier: budget, mid-range or premium, in words rather than numbers, and decide how bright your room is.
2. Choose the size from your viewing distance: roughly eight to ten feet suits a 65-inch screen.
3. Confirm the platform on the exact model, since partner brands sell Roku, Google TV and Fire TV versions under similar names.
4. Check HDMI 2.1 and 120Hz if you own a current console or gaming PC.
5. Check HDR support, especially Dolby Vision, if you stream a lot of films.
6. Read the maker’s warranty terms and the VESA mount details before ordering a stand or mount.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Roku TV overall?

The Roku Pro Series is the best Roku TV for picture quality and gaming features, according to Tom’s Guide. For value, reviewers favor the Roku Plus Series. Budget buyers usually look to the Roku Select Series or the TCL and Hisense Roku lines.

Are Roku TVs good for gaming?

Only some of them are. The Roku Pro Series lists 120Hz and reviewers report low input lag, while the Plus and Select lines are 60Hz sets with HDMI 2.0. If you play a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X at 4K and 120Hz, choose a model with HDMI 2.1 or consider a Google TV mini-LED instead.

Is a Roku TV better than a Fire TV or Google TV?

It depends on what you value. Roku is simpler and neutral about content, Fire TV suits Alexa households, and Google TV has the deepest app catalog and strongest panels on premium sets. Panel quality varies more by brand and tier than by platform.

Are there 70-inch Roku TVs?

Yes, but not in every lineup or every year. Partner brands such as TCL and Hisense are the more likely sources, and Roku’s own range tends to use standard sizes such as 55, 65 and 75 inches. Check the maker’s size list for the exact series before buying.

Do I need a 4K Roku TV or is HD enough?

For screens around 32 inches or smaller, an HD Roku TV from Philips or Onn is adequate. Above roughly 40 inches, 4K is the better choice because text and detail look sharper and 4K streaming apps run natively. Nearly all current Roku-branded and partner sets above that size are 4K.

Can I add Roku to a TV that runs Google TV or Fire TV?

Yes. A Roku streaming device plugs into an HDMI port and runs Roku’s interface on any compatible TV. This lets you choose a bright mini-LED panel on another platform and still use Roku’s home screen, though you lose the built-in single remote unless you set up HDMI control.