Roku Select Series 40R3B5 39.5"

★★★★★ 4.6 (540)

Its integrated Roku platform delivers a clutter-free smart TV experience with direct access to live TV and a voice remote, all on a 39.5-inch Full HD Direct LED panel. Auto speech clarity and a night mode enhance dialogue without disturbing others, making it a practical choice for secondary rooms. This TV is best for budget-conscious users who want a simple, no-fuss streaming setup in a bedroom or kitchen.

Screen 39.5"
Resolution 1920x1080
Panel LED
Refresh 60 Hz
smart platform Roku TV
dolby atmos Yes
hdmi version 2.1
Roku Select Series 40R3B5 39.5" tv
40 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (87th percentile) 87th
  • Strong affordability (86th percentile) 86th
  • Strong audio (85th percentile) 85th
  • Strong smart (76th percentile) 76th

Cons

  • Below average display (6th percentile)
  • Below average hdr (13th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '25: 4.6★ · 130 reviewsQ3 '25: 4.7★ · 27 reviewsQ4 '25: 4.5★ · 25 reviewsQ1 '26: 4.3★ · 13 reviewsQ2 '26: 4.8★ · 5 reviewsQ3 '26: 4.5★ · 8 reviews13027251358Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews
  1. Q3 202675/1004.5★8 reviews

    Buyers praised affordability, easy setup, and picture quality, but noted poor sound, network disconnects, and a CPU failure after a year.

    • Affordable price and good value for basic TV needs.
    • Easy setup and clear picture quality.
    • Poor sound quality and frequent network disconnects.
    • One unit's CPU fried after a year, causing a boot loop.
  2. Q2 202680/1004.8★5 reviews

    Buyers praised the Roku TV's picture quality, easy setup, and seamless interface, but one reported a unit that stopped working with no support.

    • Great picture quality and seamless user interface for everyday streaming.
    • Easy setup and responsive menu, ideal for a budget smart TV.
    • Versatile for mounting in art walls or casual viewing.
    • One unit stopped working with no customer support help.
  3. Q1 202669/1004.3★13 reviews

    Most buyers praise the TV's value, ease of use, and picture quality, but a few report units failing within a year due to the 'blinking white of death' defect.

    • Great value for the money, easy to set up and use for all ages.
    • Good picture quality for games, movies, and general viewing.
    • Multiple units failed within a year with the 'blinking white of death' issue.
    • Reliability concerns: some last over a year, others quit early.
  4. Q4 202580/1004.5★25 reviews

    Buyers praise picture quality, ease of use, and value. A few report WiFi failures, often after warranty, and remote limitations for OTA use.

    • Excellent picture quality, sharp and crisp display.
    • Easy setup and user-friendly Roku interface.
    • WiFi connectivity stops working, sometimes after warranty expires.
    • Remote lacks back button and OTA channel entry is cumbersome.
  5. Q3 202585/1004.7★27 reviews

    Buyers praised the TV's picture quality, easy setup, and Roku interface. Some reported remote lag and app freezing issues.

    • Excellent picture quality and sharp colors.
    • Easy setup and intuitive Roku interface.
    • Remote control lag and unresponsiveness.
    • Apps freeze during fast-forward or rewind.
  6. Q2 202572/1004.6★130 reviews

    Buyers praised the TV's value, picture quality, and ease of use, but many reported issues with WiFi connectivity, sound problems, and occasional lag or freezing.

    • Great value for the price, easy setup, and good picture quality.
    • WiFi connectivity issues, including dropping connection and trouble during setup.
    • Sound problems such as crackling, no sound, or poor audio quality.
    • Performance issues like lag, freezing, and slow response.

Based on 208 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

HDR 12.6
Audio 84.8
Smart 76
Gaming 54.6
Display 6
Connectivity 61
Social Proof 86.6
Affordability 86.1
Picture Quality 36.1

Specifications

Full Specifications

Display

Size 39.5"
Resolution FHD
Panel Type LED
Backlight Direct LED
Curved No

HDR

Dolby Vision No
HDR10+ No
HLG No

Gaming

Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Response Time 8

Smart TV

Platform Roku TV
Voice Assistant Not Applicable
Screen Mirroring Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast

Audio

Speaker Config 2
Wattage 64
Dolby Atmos Yes
Surround Sound Dolby Atmos
eARC No

Connectivity

HDMI Ports 3
HDMI Version 2.1
USB Ports 1
Wi-Fi ✓
Bluetooth Yes
Ethernet No
Optical Audio Yes
VESA Mount 100x100

Power & Size

Power 64
Energy Star No
Annual Energy 83
Weight 5.3 kg / 11.6 lbs

vs Competition

Spec Roku Select Series 40R3B5 39.5" Samsung QN990F Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA
Screen Size 39.5 75 85 65 75 55
Resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320 3840x2160 3840x2160 3840x2160 3840x2160
Panel Type LED Mini-LED Mini-LED Mini-LED Mini-LED OLED
Refresh Rate 60 120 120 165 144 120
Hdr - HDR10, HDR10+, HLG HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Smart Platform Roku TV Tizen Google TV Google TV Google TV webOS
Dolby Vision false false true true true true
Dolby Atmos true true true true true true
Hdmi Version 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product HDRAudioSmartGamingDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofAffordabilityPicture Quality
Roku Select Series 40R3B5 39.5" 12.684.87654.666186.686.136.1
Samsung QN990F Compare 82.199.892.488.199.699.999.612.683.3
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare 8697.490.678.69592.986.612.378
Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG Compare 90.195.295.195.183.796.686.651.397.5
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare 90.195.298.793.289.392.986.633.399.4
LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA Compare 74.485.788.899.287.888.997.934.585.7

Usage Scores

Overall (39.9)Budget (74.7)Gaming (35)Movies (26.1)Sports (33.9)Outdoor (25.4)Portable (41.4)Corporate (29.1)Streaming (49.3)Smart Home (54.3)
  • Overall39.9
  • Budget74.7
  • Gaming35
  • Movies26.1
  • Sports33.9
  • Outdoor25.4
  • Portable41.4
  • Corporate29.1
  • Streaming49.3
  • Smart Home54.3

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

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