Picture quality
High-Definition
Crisp, clear picture quality.
High-definition TVs—or HD TVs—come in two resolutions: 720p and 1080p. Movies and TV shows are widely available in HD, so you can enjoy great picture quality while watching your favorite entertainment.
4K Ultra HD
4x the resolution. 4x the detail.
The higher the resolution, the more detailed a picture can be. So for picture quality that’s really going to wow, a 4K Ultra HD Roku TV is a great choice.
4K TVs have 4x the resolution of HD TVs, delivering incredibly lifelike pictures. Tons of entertainment is available in 4K—and even HD content looks better on a 4K TV, thanks to a feature called "video upscaling". It’s a great experience you’ll love for years to come.
HDR picture-enhancing technologies
While HD and 4K Ultra HD are all about the detail, High Dynamic Range (HDR) is all about rich, vibrant color and striking contrast. You'll see clearer dark scenes and detailed bright scenes for a truly spectacular TV experience.
HDR
The term HDR usually refers to the most popular technology standard, HDR10. It makes color brighter and richer, particularly in vibrant scenes like landscapes and cityscapes.
Shop HDR Roku TVsHDR with Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision is a premium HDR technology which supports HDR10, but allows for an even wider range of colors. Entertainment becomes truly immersive, something you have to see to believe.
Shop HDR with Dolby Vision Roku TVsAdvanced features for brilliant picture quality
Available on all Roku TV models
Video upscaling
Upscaling boosts the picture quality of what you’re watching to optimize it for your TV’s resolution. That means when you watch HD programming on a 4K TV or standard definition shows on an HD TV, picture is sharper and clearer.
Roku Smart Picture
Roku Smart Picture cleans up incoming TV signals, optimizes them for your TV, and automatically chooses the right picture mode—movie, sports, vivid, standard—for whatever you're watching.
Available on various 4K Ultra HD Roku TV models
Excellent contrast
Picture stays bright where it's supposed to be and dark where it's not with individually-controlled backlight zones from full-array local dimming. Available on various models.
Wide color gamut
Maximize HDR technology for an even more impressive range of deeper, vibrant colors that pop.
Action smoothing
Get smoother, more fluid picture quality, great for watching sports, action movies, and other fast-moving entertainment. Available on various models.
Roku Smart Picture Max
Powered by AI, Roku Smart Picture Max cleans up incoming TV signals and automatically refines color, contrast, and sharpness in real-time scene-by-scene. Available on Roku Pro Series TVs.
Top brands. Tons of options.
With hundreds of Roku TV models ranging from 24”– 85”, you can find the perfect fit—at the perfect price—for your home.
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Picture Quality
What you should know
†Based on hours streamed—Hypothesis Group
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4K on Roku players requires a compatible 4K TV with HDMI HDCP 2.2 port, and High Speed HDMI Cable. 4K on Roku players and Roku TV requires 4K content. 4K content may be limited or unavailable and may require additional payment to access. Check with the 4K channel provider for specific bandwidth requirements to access its 4K content.
HDR on Roku players requires a compatible HDR TV with HDMI HDCP 2.2 port, and High Speed HDMI Cable. HDR on Roku players and Roku TV requires HDR content. HDR content may be limited or unavailable and may require additional payment to access. Check with the HDR app provider for specific bandwidth requirements to access its HDR content.
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