Roku Select Series Review - A Solid Cheap TV!

The Roku Select Series is the lower-tier model in Roku's first-ever proprietary series of TVs. It sits below the Roku Plus Series QLED, but unlike that model, the Select doesn't use quantum dot technology to display a wider range of colors. As it's a cheap TV, it lacks some gaming features that more expensive models tend to have, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, a 120Hz panel, local dimming, and variable refresh rate (VRR). Unlike the Roku Plus, the Select doesn't support Dolby Vision but still supports HDR10+. It comes with version 12.5 of Roku's fast and intuitive Roku TV smart OS, and its remote has an integrated microphone for voice commands. You can also use voice through the Roku app on your phone. It's a Best Buy exclusive and comes in eight different sizes, from a very small 24-inch to a large 75-inch model.

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Model Tested: 65" (65R4A5R)

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0:00 Intro
0:59 Design
1:31 Inputs
2:08 Remote
2:30 Interface
2:50 Sound Quality
3:13 Viewing Angles
3:35 Reflections
3:49 Contrast
4:04 Pre-Calibration
4:23 SDR Brightness
4:39 HDR Brightness & PQ EOTF
5:19 Color Gamut & Color Volume
6:02 24P Judder
6:25 Flicker-Free
6:40 Response Time
6:53 Input Lag
7:27 Verdict
8:27 Outro
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[zachtravers]

I've bought 3 of these, a 50 for my grandmother's living room and 2 43s for my aunt's bedroom and my office. They're one of the best bang for your buck TVs.

[EhNothing]

Pro tip: if you don't want to have to let it connect to your wifi just to use it as a basic TV, do the "store" set up option up front, not the "home" option. If you go the "home" route it demands access to your network just to use it at all.

[Dankduster]

I'm so surprised there's no affiliate link to buy below! You guys deserve all the support possible! Def should put one in video description

[josuemonzon]

Odd that you just uploaded while I was looking for this, thx

[glbernini]

Great to see affordable TV's getting publicity!

[Carolinakid]

I don't feel bad about my TCL Q5 now lol. Wish I didn't get a bad panel

[jgonzalez]

Crazy sale today for the 50 inch screen @ $67! Could not pass it up even with the minor few downsides.

[greatpix]

Back in the day tv reviews included tuner performance. Not everyone streams their local TV stations. It doesn't make sense when OTA has better image quality. I'd like to see sites like this include it in their reviews.

[JarrettWalksOttawa]

Are you planning to review the 2024 model? Do you happen to know what's different?

[Dookieuk]

I can't believe they do a 720p version. Wow it's a TV from 2005.

[JeskidoYT]

Gee this could have come handy back in black Friday 😢

[meshalm]

Televisions and Monitors have the same screen sizes. What a strange time.

[tims.]

do they have a digital optical out port?

[flawlessfatality]

I've taken chances with TCl and ONN Roku TV's for my last 3 models and they only last me about 4 years before they blow up, I hope this one is more reliable

[Eheth]

I tried Samsung and the UI blows. ROKU UI is the BEST.

[prettymucheverything]

Showcasing BO3 was not something I was expecting

[tonyyayo]

Are these similar to the Insignia and ONN brands of TVs? Havent found reviews of those bargain basement LEDs

[pcenthusiastbd]

Why don't you guys review any Xiaomi tvs?

[doubled]

"When you lose a round of call of duty, you'll have no one to blame but yourself"

[sparky]

Question about the sound quality - I hear that most modern TVs do not have great sound, but I don't have a point of comperison to an older TV.

I've got a 2012 Emerson 32" TV that I've finally gotten sick of. Can I reasonably expect that a modern TV will at least match the sound of a decade-old TV, or is there a reason I shouldn't assume that?