Roku 65-Inch Select Series QLED TV Review – Is the 2026 65R5D5 Right for You?
Video review of the 65-inch 2026 Select Series QLED (65R5D5), titled around whether it is right for buyers.
Roku · 2026 · QLED
Roku Select Series 4K QLED TV
Roku's cheapest big-screen QLED: easy to use and surprisingly roomy in sound, but dim enough to disappoint.
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Exact model · United States
65R5DX
Tom's Guide tested a 65-inch unit it identifies as 65R5D5, which Roku's support page lists as 65R5DX. Dimensions, weight and VESA pattern come from Tom's Guide, not Roku.
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The verdict
Only worth considering if the Roku interface is the priority and the TV will live in a dim room, such as a bedroom. For brighter rooms or better HDR, the step-up Roku Plus Series, or budget models from TCL, Hisense or VIZIO, are the safer buy according to the only professional review found.
The Select Series 4K QLED is Roku's entry-level 4K line with a quantum dot panel, sold in five sizes from 50 to 85 inches. It runs Roku's simple interface and has a 60Hz panel with four HDMI 2.0-class inputs. Tom's Guide tested the 65-inch and measured low brightness, no Dolby Vision, and found rivals from TCL, Hisense and VIZIO performed better at similar prices. Audio was a pleasant surprise for the class.
Strengths
- Roku's simple, uncluttered interface
- Audio that Tom's Guide found roomier than expected for this class
- Low measured input lag of 9.6ms
- Quantum dot panel in sizes from 50 to 85 inches
Weak spots
- Tom's Guide measured low brightness, about 335 nits in Filmmaker mode, which limits HDR
- No Dolby Vision
- 60Hz panel and HDMI 2.0 inputs, so no 4K 120Hz gaming
- Reviewer found TCL, Hisense and VIZIO sets at similar prices performed better
- Only one independent review of this generation was found
Great for
- Dim bedrooms
- Roku fans on a very tight budget
Skip if
- Bright rooms
- HDR movie fans
- Gamers wanting 120Hz
How it fits
Calculated from published specs and independent tests. How this works
Tap a score to see what went into it. These are calculations, not lab results.
Claimed vs. measured
Independent test figures are kept apart from what the manufacturer says. Results vary by tester, test size and firmware.
Measured Claimed
Brightness
HDR peak brightness (10% window)The most-quoted HDR brightness figure. A 10% window is about the size of a bright object in a scene.
- 335 nitsTom's Guide65″ tested · 10% window, Filmmaker mode · Jun 27, 2026
SDR peak brightness (10% window)How bright regular, non-HDR content gets, which matters most in a sunny room.
- 335 nitsTom's Guide65″ tested · 10% window, Filmmaker mode · Jun 27, 2026
Color
DCI-P3 color coverageHow much of the color range used by modern movies the TV can show.
- 91.59%Tom's Guide65″ tested · UHDA-P3 coverage, Filmmaker mode · Jun 27, 2026
Rec. 2020 color coverageA wider color target than DCI-P3. No consumer TV covers it fully.
- 72.36%Tom's Guide65″ tested · Rec. 2020 coverage, Filmmaker mode · Jun 27, 2026
Color accuracy out of the box (ΔE)Lower is better. Under about 3 is hard to distinguish from perfect by eye.
- ΔE 2.45Tom's Guide65″ tested · Filmmaker mode, out of the box · Jun 27, 2026
Gaming
Input lag, 4K 60 Hz (game mode)The delay between pressing a button and seeing it on screen.
- 9.6 msTom's Guide65″ tested · Game input lag, Filmmaker mode · Jun 27, 2026
What changes by size
The same name doesn’t always mean the same TV. Here is every size we’ve confirmed.
| 50″ | 55″ | 65″ | 75″ | 85″ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model number | 50R5DX | 55R5DX | 65R5DX | 75R5DX | 85R5DX |
| Lowest price | — | — | — | — | — |
| Width | — | — | 56.9″ | — | — |
| Weight | — | — | 30.2 lb | — | — |
| VESA | — | — | 400×300 | — | — |
Will it fit?
From your seat
Viewing distance8′0″
A good fit. At this distance a 65″ screen fills 33° of your view. Most people like 59″–80″ from here.
Seen from above
Dimensions and mounting
- Without stand
- 56.9 × 32.7 × 3.3″
- With stand
- Not published
- Stand footprint
- Not published
- Weight
- 30.2 lb
- VESA pattern
- 400 × 300 mm
- Power use
- Not published
Full specifications
From the manufacturer unless noted. Shown for the 65″ model.
Picture
- Display technologyHow the screen makes its picture. OLED types light each pixel on their own for perfect black. Mini LED and QLED are LCDs with a backlight, and tend to get brighter.
- QLED
- Panel notes
- Roku's support page lists the 4K QLED Select as a QLED panel with a direct-lit backlight.
- BacklightFull-array backlights sit behind the whole screen and allow local dimming. Edge-lit TVs are thinner but dim far less precisely.
- Direct-lit
- Resolution
- 4K
HDR & color
- HDR formatsHDR formats describe how a TV should show bright highlights and rich color. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ adjust the picture scene by scene; a source and TV must both support a format to use it.
- HDR10, HDR10+, HLGsource
Refresh & motion
- Native refresh rateHow many new images per second the panel can really show. Marketing “motion rates” are often double this number, so check the native figure.
- 60 Hz
Smart platform
- Smart TV platformThe software your TV runs. It decides your home screen, app selection and how often you’ll see ads.
- Roku TV
- Broadcast tunerNeeded to watch free over-the-air TV with an antenna. ATSC 3.0 is the newer US standard; a few TVs have dropped tuners entirely.
- ATSC 1.0
HDMI & connections
- HDMI ports
- 4
- HDMI 2.1 portsPorts with enough bandwidth for 4K at 120 Hz and beyond. If you have more than one current console or a gaming PC, count these carefully.
- 0source
- HDMI notes
- Tom's Guide says all four HDMI inputs are HDMI 2.0, with eARC on one of them.
- eARCEnhanced Audio Return Channel sends high-quality audio from your TV’s apps and inputs back to a soundbar or receiver over one HDMI cable.
- Yessource
- USB ports
- 1
- Optical audio out
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Ethernet
Accessibility
- Remote
- Roku Voice Remote
Primary source: support.roku.com
Setup notes
- All four HDMI inputs are HDMI 2.0, with eARC on one.
- No Dolby Vision support.
Video reviews
Each video was checked to exist and to be about the Roku Select Series 4K QLED TV.
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What reviewers found
Summaries in our own words. Follow the link to read each review in full.
Gave the 65-inch Select 2.5 stars. Praised the simple interface and decent audio, but found brightness weak for HDR, noted the missing Dolby Vision, and said rivals from TCL, Hisense and VIZIO beat it for similar money.
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Questions
What is the difference between Roku Select Series and Plus Series?
Per Roku's support page, the Plus Series adds full-array local dimming, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos on some models and a better remote. Tom's Guide recommended the Plus Series over the 2026 Select Series because of the Select's dim picture.
Does the Select Series support Dolby Vision?
No. Tom's Guide lists HDR10 and HLG support for the 65-inch Select and notes it has no Dolby Vision. Roku's support page also lists HDR10+ for the Select 4K line.
Is the Select Series 120Hz?
No. It has a native 60Hz panel and HDMI 2.0-class inputs. Roku's only 120Hz TVs are the Pro Series.
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Last reviewed Nov 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.