Roku 4850R
The Roku Ultra's quad-core processor delivers a 30% speed boost over any other Roku player, with instant app launches and 4K Dolby Vision along with Dolby Atmos audio. Its rechargeable Voice Remote Pro stands out with backlit buttons, hands-free "Hey Roku" voice control, and a lost remote finder, while Wi-Fi 6 ensures rock-solid connectivity. This streamer is best for home theater enthusiasts who prioritize a responsive 4K HDR experience and a premium, always-charged remote.
About This TV
The Roku Ultra's quad-core processor delivers a 30% speed boost over any other Roku player, with instant app launches and 4K Dolby Vision along with Dolby Atmos audio. Its rechargeable Voice Remote Pro stands out with backlit buttons, hands-free "Hey Roku" voice control, and a lost remote finder, while Wi-Fi 6 ensures rock-solid connectivity. This streamer is best for home theater enthusiasts who prioritize a responsive 4K HDR experience and a premium, always-charged remote.
- Resolution 4K
- Panel type Roku - Ultra | 4K/HDR10+/Dolby V
- HDR Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
- Smart platform Roku TV
- Dolby vision
- Dolby atmos
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong smart (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong hdr (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average gaming (17th percentile) 17th
- Below average display (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile) 30th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | Roku - Ultra | 4K/HDR10+/Dolby V |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
Audio
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Roku 4850R | LG QNED 86QNED82AUA | Sony BRAVIA 3 50" Class LED | Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA | Hisense QD7 50QD7QF | TCL S5 Series 58S5F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | - | 86 | 50 | 43 | 49.5 | 57.5 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Roku - Ultra | 4K/HDR10+/Dolby V | QLED | LED | QLED | QLED | LED |
| Refresh Rate | - | 120 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Roku TV | webOS | Google TV | Tizen | Fire TV | Fire TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | - | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Hdr | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roku 4850R | 76.1 | 60.5 | 98.5 | 17.1 | 27.7 | 98.4 | 29.8 | 89.3 | 36.9 |
| LG QNED 86QNED82AUA Compare | 80.8 | 97.1 | 65.7 | 88.6 | 92.8 | 0 | 92.6 | 98.1 | 84.6 |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 50" Class LED Compare | 87.6 | 67.7 | 92.7 | 52.9 | 63.9 | 0 | 84.5 | 78.1 | 36.9 |
| Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA Compare | 69.7 | 74.5 | 94 | 56.7 | 68.9 | 0 | 76 | 94.1 | 36.9 |
| Hisense QD7 50QD7QF Compare | 82 | 77.2 | 88.5 | 49.2 | 26.3 | 47.7 | 76 | 74.3 | 88 |
| TCL S5 Series 58S5F Compare | 76.1 | 93.9 | 88.5 | 49.2 | 23.2 | 98.4 | 76 | 83.1 | 36.9 |
Usage Scores
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