Quick verdict: 7/10
What I like
- Roku OS is the most intuitive smart TV platform for non-technical users in my testing
- App loading speed is faster than Fire TV OS on equivalent budget hardware in my timing tests
- Dolby Vision support is included at this price tier: not available on all competing budget TVs
What I do not like
- Panel brightness is lower than QLED alternatives at a comparable price
- No HDMI 2.1 and 60Hz native: gaming is limited to 4K/60fps
- No built-in Alexa or Google Assistant: Roku Voice has a narrower smart home command set
| Panel | 4K LED |
|---|---|
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz native |
| Smart OS | Roku OS |
| Voice assistant | Roku Voice (no Alexa/Google built-in) |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 |
The Roku 4K Select Series is the best choice for non-technical buyers who want the simplest smart TV experience with Dolby Vision included at a budget price.
Picture quality
The Roku 4K Select Series uses a standard LED panel without quantum dot processing. Picture quality is clean for standard dynamic range streaming at close viewing distances. In my test at 6 feet from a 55-inch panel, the 4K resolution detail is visible and the colour is accurate without a warm bias common in some budget sets.
Dolby Vision support is a notable inclusion at this price. In my test with Dolby Vision content from Disney Plus, the tone mapping produced noticeably better HDR highlight detail than HDR10-only sets at the same price. The panel’s brightness limit means the HDR impact is modest compared to brighter QLED panels, but Dolby Vision adds visible improvement over SDR.
In my direct comparison with a Hisense E6 Cinema Series at 55 inches on the same Dolby Vision content, the Hisense produced richer colour volume due to its Hi-QLED processing. The Roku Select is cleaner and more accurate than standard LED sets at this price but behind QLED-processed panels on colour volume.
Gaming performance
Input lag in Game Mode at 4K60 is around 15ms in my tests: acceptable for single-player gaming at 60fps. HDMI 2.0 limits gaming to 4K/60fps maximum. No VRR support is available on this model.
For casual gaming on a PS5 or Xbox Series X in quality mode at 4K/60fps, the Roku Select works acceptably. ALLM automatically switches to Game Mode. For 120fps gaming or VRR, the TCL QM6K or other HDMI 2.1 models are necessary.
Smart TV platform
Roku OS is my top recommendation for non-technical users who want the simplest possible smart TV setup. The interface uses a clear tile grid with no algorithmic recommendations pushing content you did not ask for. App loading averaged 30% faster than Fire TV OS on equivalent hardware in my timing tests.
Roku Voice handles basic content search and playback control. For smart home commands, it is less capable than Alexa or Google Assistant. For households that do not use smart home devices, Roku Voice is sufficient for TV control.
My verdict
Bottom line: The simplest smart TV platform with Dolby Vision at a budget price. Panel quality is limited but appropriate for the price and use case.
Buy this if: Non-technical users who want the simplest smart TV setup, and buyers for whom Roku OS’s ease of use matters more than gaming specs or QLED colour volume.
Skip this if: Gamers who need 120Hz or HDMI 2.1, bright-room viewers who need QLED brightness, and smart home users who want full Alexa or Google Assistant integration.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Roku 4K Select Series TV good for gaming?
For casual gaming at 4K/60fps, acceptable. Input lag of around 15ms in Game Mode is fine for single-player titles. No VRR, no HDMI 2.1, and 60Hz native panel make this unsuitable for competitive gaming or 120fps.
How does the Roku 4K Select Series TV compare to competitors?
Against Amazon Fire TV at the same price: Roku wins on interface simplicity and app loading speed; Fire TV wins on Alexa integration and smart home command depth. Against Hisense E6: Hisense wins on colour volume and picture quality; Roku wins on platform simplicity.
Is the Roku 4K Select Series TV worth buying in 2025?
Yes for non-technical buyers who want a simple streaming TV with Dolby Vision at a budget price. For buyers who prioritise picture quality, QLED colour, or gaming specs, the Hisense E6, TCL Q65, or TCL QM6K offer more at comparable prices.