Roku-powered TCL TVs are coming to the UK this month
Roku and TCL are teaming up to release a new line of TVs in the UK. Coming in both HD and 4K UHD, the TCL televisions will have Roku OS 10 straight out of the box and will go on sale this month at budget prices.
The 4K TV range comes in four sizes, 43-, 50-, 55- and 65in, whilst the HD line comes in two sizes, 32- and 40in (the latter comes with a Full HD panel). All devices support HDR Pro which uses Dynamic Colour Enhancement through 3D LUT technology. Read our fullTCL RP620K Roku TV review.
The 4K range comes with support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision – a dynamic HDR format used in professional video production. If you want the full cinematic experience, you can always connect an accompanyingsoundbarwith Dolby Atmos.
As it’s a Roku TV, the devices operate through the simple Roku interface. For those who want some free content to watch, the TVs come with Freeview Play, as well asThe Roku Channelwhich features over 25,000 hours’ worth of content, including originals from the now-defunct streaming platform,Quibi.
The interface includes some of the most popular streaming apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BT Sport, BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My 5 and more.
The 4K TVs have Ultra HD upscaling for content at lower resolutions, as well as a game mode with 15ms input lag. The latter works well with theRoku OS 10Automatic Game Console Configuration, which detects when a console is connected and adjusts the TV panel settings automatically.
The TVs can be controlled via voice via Google Assistant or Alexa enabled devices and can be integrated with Apple’s Homekit for use with Siri. Apple users can also use AirPlay to cast content straight from their iPhones on the TV.
TCL has already created Roku TVs in other markets across the world. The brand released the first TVs in the USA in 2014 and then expanded to Canada and Mexico. The UK is the first country in Europe to receive these TVs.
Here’s what prices they will be:
TCL Roku 4K range
TCL Roku HD range
You can register your interest on theCurrys websitenow and receive a £20 discount voucher code.
The TV will also likely become available at other UK outlets at a future date. You can also get Roku on TVs such as theHisense A7200UK– which comes with a cheaper price tag, but no Dolby Vision support.
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Author: Hannah Cowton-Barnes, Entertainment Editor, Tech Advisor
As Tech Advisor’s Entertainment Editor, Hannah is the resident expert in all things streaming, film and TV. Before joining Tech Advisor in 2019, she studied Theatre and Performance at the University of Leeds and created a website dedicated to geek culture and lifestyle. She’s also reviewed a whole range of gadgets including flagship smartphones, wearables and styling tools. Outside of Foundry, she’s written freelance pieces for Polygon, Metro and Den of Geek, and is proud to be a Women Techmakers Ambassador for Google.
