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Roku Pro Series OLED TV

65-inch model

Roku Pro Series OLED reviewed by Tom’s Guide
Image: Tom’s GuidePhoto from the review; 65-inch model

Roundup updated 2026-10-10 · Evidence from 2 review sources

What reviewers found

What the review evidence supports

TechRadar reports that the stand legs feature thumbscrews that allow setup entirely by hand without requiring tools, and they support two different mounting heights. TechRadar reports that Limited display brightness causes the television to struggle with reflections when placed inside bright rooms.

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At a glance

Good for

TechRadar · Tool-Less Feet Installation

The catch

Limited display brightness causes the television to struggle with reflections when placed inside bright rooms.; The panel feels somewhat dim during dark content, which can be particularly noticeable in bright viewing environments.

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The combined review

2 cited review sources; 1 distinct evidence group after duplicate reporting and publisher ownership checks. This synthesis uses published evidence, not our own hands-on testing. Evidence checked 2026-10-10; this is not a new test date.

Performance in the reviewed workload

Tom’s Guide reports that the television does not include a dedicated Game Bar overlay, despite its effective automatic game mode. Tom’s Guide reports that A physical button on the TV triggers an audible beep on the backlit remote to help locate it when misplaced. Tom’s Guide recorded input latency at 9.1 ms. Publisher test table; resolution and refresh rate not specified. Do not merge with other protocols.

Tom’s Guide · 2026-10-08

Compatibility before purchase

TechRadar recorded hdr brightness, hdr dark at 462 nits. HDR Dark, the closest Filmmaker equivalent; 10% window. Firmware not reported. TechRadar recorded input latency, 4k 60hz at 9.1 ms. 4K 60Hz; Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI signal lag tester. Firmware not reported.

TechRadar · 2026-10-06

Screen and viewing conditions

Tom’s Guide reports that the panel feels somewhat dim during dark content, which can be particularly noticeable in bright viewing environments. Tom’s Guide reports that Tom’s Guide finds HDR brightness below the comparison TVs, making bright-room use a material tradeoff. TechRadar reports that TechRadar’s lower-brightness HDR Dark result applies to its test mode; it should not be treated as a conflict with another publication’s unspecified mode.

Tom’s Guide · 2026-10-08TechRadar · 2026-10-06

Screen and viewing conditions

Tom’s Guide recorded sdr brightness, 10% window at 331 nits. Publisher test table; SDR, 10% window. Mode and firmware not specified in the table. Tom’s Guide recorded hdr brightness, 10% window at 574 nits. Publisher test table; HDR, 10% window. Mode and firmware not specified in the table.

Tom’s Guide · 2026-10-08

Listening and noise control

Tom’s Guide reports that Gaming performance is responsive and fluid thanks to Auto Low Latency Mode, variable refresh rate, and FreeSync Premium. Tom’s Guide reports that the internal speakers direct sound into the wall, resulting in a somewhat muffled listening experience.

Tom’s Guide · 2026-10-08

What this evidence does not establish
  • The summarized evidence does not establish value and ownership costs.
  • Broader agreement across independent reporting has not been established.
  • SDR brightness, 10% window: some test-version or firmware details are not reported; do not infer a cross-review match.
  • HDR brightness, 10% window: some test-version or firmware details are not reported; do not infer a cross-review match.
  • Input latency: some test-version or firmware details are not reported; do not infer a cross-review match.
  • HDR brightness, HDR Dark: some test-version or firmware details are not reported; do not infer a cross-review match.
  • Input latency, 4K 60Hz: some test-version or firmware details are not reported; do not infer a cross-review match.

These are limits of the evidence, not findings that the product is weak in those areas.

Strengths and limitations

Pros

  • The stand legs feature thumbscrews that allow setup entirely by hand without requiring tools, and they support two different mounting heights.
  • Gaming performance is responsive and fluid thanks to Auto Low Latency Mode, variable refresh rate, and FreeSync Premium.
  • A physical button on the TV triggers an audible beep on the backlit remote to help locate it when misplaced.

Cons

  • Limited display brightness causes the television to struggle with reflections when placed inside bright rooms.
  • The panel feels somewhat dim during dark content, which can be particularly noticeable in bright viewing environments.
  • The television does not include a dedicated Game Bar overlay, despite its effective automatic game mode.
  • The internal speakers direct sound into the wall, resulting in a somewhat muffled listening experience.
  • Tom’s Guide finds HDR brightness below the comparison TVs, making bright-room use a material tradeoff.

PERFORMANCE

Benchmarks

5 tests

SDR brightness, 10% window

Higher is better · nits
Roku Pro Series OLED TV
331nits
0331 nits

This is the reviewed model’s measured result under the settings below.

Tom’s Guide · full test results ↗Published 2026-10-08 · checked 2026-10-10

65-inch model · Publisher test table; SDR, 10% window. Mode and firmware not specified in the table.

Result for this review’s tested model and settings. Other configurations and test setups can produce different results.

Test data and methodology
Average / reported measurements — nits
ProductResultTest scope
Roku Pro Series OLED TV331Reviewed model only

Bars start at zero. Results apply to the tested configuration and settings. Missing products are never assigned zero.

Individual review evidence

TechRadar · Tool-Less Feet Installation

The stand legs feature thumbscrews that allow setup entirely by hand without requiring tools, and they support two different mounting heights.

TechRadar

TechRadar · Dim Panel Prone to Glare

Limited display brightness causes the television to struggle with reflections when placed inside bright rooms.

TechRadar

Tom’s Guide · Dim HDR in Dark Scenes

The panel feels somewhat dim during dark content, which can be particularly noticeable in bright viewing environments.

Tom’s Guide

Tom’s Guide · Low Input Lag

Gaming performance is responsive and fluid thanks to Auto Low Latency Mode, variable refresh rate, and FreeSync Premium.

Tom’s Guide

Tom’s Guide · Missing Game Overlay

The television does not include a dedicated Game Bar overlay, despite its effective automatic game mode.

Tom’s Guide

Tom’s Guide · Muffled Built-in Audio

The internal speakers direct sound into the wall, resulting in a somewhat muffled listening experience.

Tom’s Guide

Tom’s Guide · Helpful Remote Finder

A physical button on the TV triggers an audible beep on the backlit remote to help locate it when misplaced.

Tom’s Guide

HDR room suitability

Tom’s Guide finds HDR brightness below the comparison TVs, making bright-room use a material tradeoff.

Tom’s Guide

Brightness and room lighting

TechRadar’s lower-brightness HDR Dark result applies to its test mode; it should not be treated as a conflict with another publication’s unspecified mode.

TechRadar

Measurements & observations

Compare the model and settings listed with each result.

Measurement · SDR brightness, 10% window

331 nits

Publisher test table; SDR, 10% window. Mode and firmware not specified in the table.

Tom’s Guide

Measurement · HDR brightness, 10% window

574 nits

Publisher test table; HDR, 10% window. Mode and firmware not specified in the table.

Tom’s Guide

Measurement · Input latency

9.1 ms

Publisher test table; resolution and refresh rate not specified. Do not merge with other protocols.

Tom’s Guide

Measurement · HDR brightness, HDR Dark

462 nits

HDR Dark, the closest Filmmaker equivalent; 10% window. Firmware not reported.

TechRadar

Measurement · Input latency, 4K 60Hz

9.1 ms

4K 60Hz; Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI signal lag tester. Firmware not reported.

TechRadar

Specifications

Check the exact screen size, panel, ports and warranty; results from one size may not apply to another.

TechRadar · 65-inch model

Screen type
OLED
Refresh rate
120Hz
HDR support
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG
Audio support
Dolby Atmos
Smart TV
Roku
HDMI ports
4x HDMI 2.1 (1 eARC)
Built-in tuner
ATSC
TechRadar

Tom’s Guide · 65-inch model

Display
4K OLED
HDR Format
Dolby Vision, HDR10+
Refresh rate
120Hz
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5, Ethernet
Ports
HDMI 2.1 eARC, 3 x HDMI 2.1, USB-C, USB-A, Cable/Antenna, Optical out
Tom’s Guide

Published reviews & comparisons

Tom’s Guide ·

Used for cited evidence

Tom’s Guide review ↗

Model and test details

I reviewed Roku’s new Pro Series OLED TV, and it’s one of the better budget OLEDs I’ve ever tried

Specification references

TechRadar — Roku Pro Series OLED TV review: an affordable way to OLED

Tom’s Guide — I reviewed Roku’s new Pro Series OLED TV, and it’s one of the better budget OLEDs I’ve ever tried

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