Pros
- Easy to use
- Solid contrast
- One of the best streaming suites available
Cons
- Pricier than rivals
- HDR colors are inaccurate
Roku has sold its own Roku-branded TVs for many years, most of which are manufactured by third parties and are quite inexpensive. However, the Roku Pro is the closest the company has come to a high-end model. Picture quality, especially with standard dynamic range shows and movies, is a notable improvement over previous models, featuring a natural-looking image and decent contrast levels. Yet, as with the company's other models, it's the TV's user-focused features that stand out.
I really enjoyed testing the Roku. It's got a cozy interface and friendly remote — and performance is the best of any Roku-branded TV yet. If it sounds like I'm preparing for a “but,” then I am. The TV's color in HDR was somewhat inaccurate, and this is something you will likely notice in regular program material. It wasn't unpleasant, just hyperreal. Like watching everything in Vivid mode, even when the TV is set to Movie. If you want realistic color, this isn't the best choice.
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Like any TV during the holidays, the price on the Roku Pro is volatile, and it's currently at its lowest price. If it returns to its full retail price ($1,195 for the 65-inch model), there are several excellent TVs available for just a bit more, including the Samsung S90F OLED and the ultra-bright Hisense U8QG. If your budget is around $800, and you're looking for a user-friendly TV with a decent picture, then the Roku Pro TV is worth considering.
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The Roku's design is relatively conservative, in a boxy kind of way, with a gun-metal gray bezel and a pair of tool-less feet…