The TCL 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV has a huge screen, 4K resolution, and Roku's excellent smart TV platform.
TCL may not be the first company that comes to mind when you think of premium TVs, but at least in the budget range, TCL has the market on lock. The TCL 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV is, in our opinion, by far the best TV under five-hundred. It's big, it's beautiful, it's 4K, and it comes with Roku's TV operating system.
One of the best things about the TV is that it features the Roku streaming platform, so you'll get access to a range of apps, like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Now, and more. With Roku's easy-to-use software, you'll be able to quickly and easily access your favorite content. In our testing, we found that Roku works great, though the included remote isn't the best for accessing more complex TV features. It works well under normal use, though.
Around the back of the TV, you'll find three HDMI ports, a USB 2.0 port, Ethernet port, video composite, and an optical audio output. That should be everything you need for the vast majority of situations.
The image quality on this TV is very good, but not incredible. Colors are strong, though a little less impactful than what you'd find on a more expensive TV. However, the contrast is decent for the price. There are TVs with a better-looking image in this price category, but they're generally quite a bit smaller and don't offer 4K resolution, either.
All in all, the pros here far outweigh the cons. The screen is big with a 4K resolution and a decent image quality for the price.
Pros: Huge display, 4K resolution, Roku TV, excellent value for money
Cons: Image quality isn't as good as some others, remote is a little basic