UK residents can now get their hands on the country’s first ever Roku QLED TVs from TCL – the RC630K. These new models come with UHD resolution, Quantum Dot technology, Onkyo speakers with Dolby Audio, and of course Roku’s huge library of content and entertainment apps.
You can get the range right now from Currys in a choice of four sizes: 43in (£319.99), 50in (£369.99), 55in (£419.99) and 65in (£699.99). All models come with a two-year guarantee for your piece of mind.
TCL already sells QLED TVs in the US, and released its latest range back in September of this year – with availability from Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart.
The models now available in the UK have a 60Hz refresh rate along with TCL’s Game Master technology, support for HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG and compatibility for voice assistants such as Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.
In addition, the TVs come with Freeview HD with Freeview Play, so users can catch up on all the shows and movies shown on broadcast TV easily via on-demand apps.
We have found Roku OS to be one of the most user-friendly TV interfaces, with a clean layout and a wide range of apps – with the likes of Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and Now all included (the apps that is – you still have to pay the subscription fees). The Roku Channel also provides access to thousands of free movies and shows, including the brand-new film Weird Al: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe.
The launch of these QLED models follows a new budget range of Roku TVs from RCA, with prices starting from £129.
You can see how Roku and TCL models compare to rivals from Samsung, LG, Sony and more in our roundup of the best TVs. In addition, we have a comparison on OLED and QLED technology, should you need a refresher on the differences.
Author: Hannah Cowton, Senior Staff Writer
Hannah Cowton is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor and Macworld, working across entertainment, consumer technology and lifestyle. Her interests and specialities lie in streaming services, film and television reviews and rumours, gaming, wearables and smart home products. She's also the creator of The London Geek, a geek culture and lifestyle blog.