I see some Roku TVs (TCL, Hisense, Insignia) that look like good deals, but i dont know if im overpaying for the tv considering i could just buy a roku stick for $35 and get the same thing.

Anyone have any experience with these Roku TVs?

Is there anything inherently better/useful about having Roku built into a tv?

For reference here is 55" 4k TCL Roku tv for $467 (after 15% off at checkout and plus tax): LINK

And here is a 55" 4k haier no roku for $299: LINK

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Posted by ellunchboxo

Gtown

Member since Feb 2009

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Posted on 11/27/16 at 10:01 pm to bradwieser

quote:
just buy a roku stick for $35

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Posted by bodsworth

Pelham AL

Member since May 2015

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Posted on 11/27/16 at 10:08 pm to ellunchboxo

I have a Sharp Roku TV and it works great. I also have the Roku stick on another TV but I much prefer having it built in.

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Posted by efrad

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Posted on 11/27/16 at 10:15 pm to bradwieser

There will likely be some point in the future when you'll want to upgrade the Roku, but you won't be ready to upgrade the TV yet. So keep them separate.

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Posted by ellunchboxo

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Member since Feb 2009

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Posted on 11/27/16 at 10:17 pm to bradwieser

In fact, get a Fire TV instead. It's better.

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Posted by GenesChin

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Member since Feb 2012

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Posted on 11/27/16 at 11:35 pm to bradwieser

Price being equal, it is better to buy a separate box than a built in Roku TV

Built in is a little slower and not as high quality

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Posted by bbap

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Posted on 11/28/16 at 8:07 am to bradwieser

I have the roku built in tv. It's fine and i enjoy not having a box on my mantle. But if i had it all to do over again i'd probably keep them separate.

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Posted by Will Cover