Roku Select Series 65R4C5 65"
The 65-inch 4K display with HDR10+ and automatic picture optimization via Roku Smart Picture delivers sharp, color-accurate images from a direct-lit LED panel. Its Roku platform stands out by integrating 500+ free live TV channels, Apple AirPlay 2, and voice control across Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant into a customizable, fast-loading interface. This TV is best for budget-conscious streamers who want a massive, easy-to-use smart TV with zero subscription fees for live and on-demand content.
Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The Roku Select Series 65R4C5 has the single best smart TV platform we've ever tested, period. While its raw picture quality is a weak spot, a 4.8-star rating from 145 owners proves the intuitive interface and incredible value for money more than make up for it. It's the ultimate no-fuss, big-screen TV for anyone who'd rather watch shows than fiddle with settings.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- The absolute best smart TV platform we've tested (100th percentile) 100th
- HDR10+ and HLG support is a standout feature for the price (85th percentile) 98th
- Incredibly high owner satisfaction with a 4.8-star rating (99th percentile social proof) 91st
- Setup is dead simple and the interface is intuitive, a recurring owner favorite 85th
- eARC support on one of the three HDMI ports is a nice touch for soundbar users
Cons
- Overall picture quality is a weak spot, falling behind most competitors (36th percentile)
- The 60Hz panel and middling gaming score make it a poor choice for serious gamers (52nd percentile)
- Default brightness is set way too high out of the box, a common owner gripe
- Audio is just average, a 2.0 channel setup that won't fill a large room (56th percentile)
- Direct LED backlight means no local dimming, so don't expect deep blacks
What owners think
The Word on the Street
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The proof
Performance
Let's be real: this isn't a TV for pixel peepers. The Direct LED backlight and 60Hz panel put its raw gaming and picture quality scores in the middle of the pack, at the 52nd and 36th percentiles respectively. You're not getting the deep blacks of an OLED or the searing brightness of a premium QLED. But the HDR10+ and HLG support is a standout feature at this price, putting its HDR capabilities well above average. The real performance story here is the Roku smart platform. It's the absolute best in our database, and that translates to an interface that's lightning-fast, intuitive, and gets you to your shows without fuss. The 2.0 channel audio with Dolby Audio and eARC is solid, nothing more, but it gets the job done for everyday watching.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Processor | HDR Plus |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| VRR | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | No |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 |
Power & Size
| Energy Star | No |
| Annual Energy | 325 |
| Weight | 14.1 kg / 31.1 lbs |
vs Competition
Stacked against the competition, the Roku Select Series is a specialist, not an all-rounder. A TCL QM7K or Hisense U7 will absolutely demolish it on picture quality with mini-LED backlights and higher refresh rates, making them the clear picks for movie buffs and gamers. The Samsung Neo QLED QN70F and LG QNED 86QNED82AUA are in a different league entirely for brightness and contrast. But none of them can touch the Roku's smart platform. If you prioritize a frustration-free, intuitive interface over peak brightness and inky blacks, the Roku is the smarter buy. It's a trade-off between a premium picture and a premium user experience, and the Roku bets it all on the latter.
| Spec | Roku Select Series 65R4C5 65" | Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG | Samsung Neo QLED QN70F | LG QNED evo AI 65QNED85AUA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 65 | 65 | 55 | 75 | 55 | 65 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | LED | QLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 120 | 120 |
| Hdr | HDR10+, HLG | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG |
| Smart Platform | Roku TV | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Tizen | webOS |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Dolby Atmos | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roku Select Series 65R4C5 65" | 85.1 | 57.9 | 99.8 | 56.4 | 72 | 91.2 | 73.7 | 98.3 | 36.7 |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 Compare | 91.5 | 82.3 | 99 | 79.3 | 72 | 0 | 83.9 | 94.5 | 94.1 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.8 | 88.1 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 77.8 | 79.1 | 88.9 | 88.1 | 98.7 |
| Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG Compare | 91.5 | 93.8 | 95.7 | 95.1 | 51.1 | 91.2 | 96.5 | 88.1 | 97.7 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN70F Compare | 70.8 | 78.3 | 93.3 | 88.3 | 79.7 | 79.1 | 88.9 | 88.1 | 79.8 |
| LG QNED evo AI 65QNED85AUA Compare | 64 | 57.9 | 89.9 | 84.7 | 85 | 7.4 | 96.5 | 77 | 79.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Value is where this Roku truly shines. With a price spread from $174 to $560 across vendors, you can get a massive 65-inch screen for an absurdly low price if you shop smart. Even at the higher end, you're getting a TV with a best-in-class smart platform and HDR10+ support that owners overwhelmingly feel is a great deal. The recurring theme in user feedback is 'great value for the price,' and the numbers back that up. For a budget-friendly big screen that just works, the price-to-performance ratio here is tough to beat.
Best Buy 4 offers From $163
Newegg 1 offer From $560
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Overview
The Roku Select Series 65R4C5 is a 65-inch 4K TV that absolutely nails the smart TV experience, landing in the 100th percentile for its platform in our database. That means the interface is as good as it gets, period. It's backed by a 99th percentile social proof score and a 4.8-star average from 145 reviews, so owners are clearly happy with what they're getting. The picture quality itself is a bit of a mixed bag on paper, with HDR support in the 85th percentile but overall picture quality sitting at the 36th. In practice, though, users consistently rave about the sharp, comfortable image, which tells us Roku's processing is doing some heavy lifting.
Common Questions
Q: How many HDMI ports does this TV have, and do they support gaming features?
You get three HDMI ports, one of which supports eARC for a soundbar. All three are HDMI 2.1, and the TV supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), but keep in mind the panel is capped at 60Hz. It's fine for casual gaming, but its gaming performance is only middle-of-the-pack, so serious players should look elsewhere.
Q: Is this a good TV for a bright room?
It can be, but you'll want to adjust the settings first. A common owner complaint is that the default brightness is set way too high out of the box. Once you dial it back, the picture is described as comfortable and easy on the eyes. Just don't expect the high peak brightness of a more expensive QLED for fighting intense glare.
Q: Can I use my voice to control this TV?
Absolutely. The Roku platform is in the 100th percentile for smart features, and that includes broad voice control support. It works with Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, so it'll fit right into whatever smart home setup you already have.
Who Should Skip This
If picture quality is your number one priority, you should absolutely skip this TV. Its overall picture quality score sits in the 36th percentile, meaning it's handily beaten by most competitors. A TCL QM7K or Hisense U7 will give you a dramatically better image with mini-LED backlights and higher refresh rates for not a lot more money. This Roku is also a poor fit for a dedicated gaming setup, where its 60Hz panel and middling gaming score will hold you back. This is a TV for streamers and casual viewers, not home theater enthusiasts.
Verdict
The Roku Select Series 65R4C5 is a crowd-pleaser for a reason. It's not trying to win a spec-sheet war, and it loses badly on raw picture quality to similarly priced competitors. What it does is deliver a dead-simple, genuinely enjoyable smart TV experience on a huge 65-inch canvas for a price that makes you check the tag twice. The 4.8-star rating and glowing owner feedback confirm that for most people, the best interface in the business and a perfectly watchable picture are a winning combination. If you just want a big TV that's easy to use and makes everyone in the house happy, this is it.
