TV question (maybe stupid question)

[cookinbrak]

What's the diff between a Smart TV and a Roku TV?

[Jase]

The software. Roku TVs have the roku interface and the roku App Store. Other brands like Samsung have their own interface and their own native apps. Theoretically you would have more choices with a roku smart TV because of the broader platform.

[cookinbrak]

OK. The Roku I'm looking at at Sam's has all the settings on the TV itself (change from cable to Roku to DVD to games).

[cookinbrak]

https://www.samsclub.com/sams/43-4k-roku-hitachi-43-4k-hdr/prod21370161.ip

 

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The new High Dynamic Range 4K Hitachi Roku TV R80 Series delivers a truly extraordinary smart TV experience. With the Roku OS streaming experience built right in, you can stream just about anything. Choose free content, paid subscriptions or rent or buy-it's all on demand, and on your terms. Access 500,000+ paid or free movies and TV episodes, including blockbusters, broadcast, live sports, news, kids' programming and music, across channels like Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, Google Play, VUDU, and PBS KIDS. Set-up is effortless, with a simple interface that makes navigation easy. A personalized Home screen makes it easy to access everything from one place - streaming channels, cable and satellite, Blu-ray™ players, gaming consoles are just one click away -- no more wading through inputs. Innovative features save you time and money, like unbiased search across top channels that shows you where content is free or cheapest to watch. Your iOS or Android phone is also a perfect companion to your HDR 4K Hitachi Roku TV. Use Roku’s powerful mobile app as a remote, browse or add channels and send video, music, photos and more to your TV. You can even search by text or voice to find your favorite movie or TV show quickly.

 

[Zaximus]

Look into the TCL Roku TVs.   They are a newer brand, from China, but have all the features of way more expensive TVs.   I did a lot of research when I got mine and got one of these and it's been fantastic.

[cookinbrak]

We have a TCL in the guest apt at work. I might go investigate it.

[Jangler]

nuthin'

 

[cookinbrak]

I'd rather get something bigger, but my TV cabinet only has space for a "43. The cabinet is worth more than any TV.

[Chimera]

I have the TCL Roku HDR 4K TV. I put it in the kids' gameroom as their Christmas present. 

If you're only looking for the streaming apps, the TV is fuging amazing. If you want HDR content, you'll be a little disappointed. It's pretty weak and probably meets the very bare minimum to get the HDR certification. You'll also be wise to invest in at least a low end sound bar and subwoofer.