Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 74.5"

The 720p resolution is a bummer, landing in the 0th percentile for display sharpness, but the 120Hz panel and VRR support make this a shockingly capable little gaming TV at the 88th percentile. Owners absolutely adore it, with social proof in the 95th percentile. Just don't overpay, prices swing wildly from $52 to $1350.

The picture quality itself is a mixed bag. It sits in the 36th percentile overall, which is below average, but the HDR performance is a pleasant surprise at the 76th percentile. You get Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support, which helps colors look more vibrant than you'd expect from a budget 32-inch panel. The real standout here is gaming. With a 120Hz refresh rate, FreeSync Premium Pro, and VRR, it lands in the 88th percentile for gaming. That's genuinely impressive for a small TV and makes it a sneaky-good option for a desk or dorm setup with a console. Audio is solid too, hitting the 77th percentile with Dolby Atmos support, though it's still just a 2.0 channel setup.

Stacked against the competition, the Roku Select Series is in a weird spot. The TCL S5-Series 55S551G will give you a much bigger 4K screen for not much more money, and the LG QNED 43QNED70AUA absolutely destroys it in picture quality. But neither of those are 32 inches. If you specifically need a small screen, this Roku's 120Hz gaming chops give it a real edge over most other 32-inch TVs, which typically stick to 60Hz panels. The Samsung U8000F and Toshiba C350 are both stronger all-rounders, but they're also larger and pricier.

Pricing on this model is all over the map, with a wild spread from $52 to $1350 across vendors. At the low end, it's an absolute steal for a smart TV with this feature set. At the high end, you're getting fleeced. The sweet spot is clearly under $200, where the value proposition makes sense for a secondary screen. Just don't pay anywhere near the top of that range.

Let's get the elephant in the room out of the way first: this is a 720p HD TV in a world that's gone 4K. That lands it dead last in our display sharpness rankings, in the 0th percentile. But if you're looking for a small screen for a kitchen or bedroom where you won't be pixel-peeping, the Roku Select Series has some surprising tricks up its sleeve. The social proof is off the charts, sitting in the 95th percentile, which tells us the people who buy this thing genuinely love it.

If you're planning to use this as your primary living room TV, look elsewhere. The 720p resolution is a dealbreaker at this size for anything beyond casual viewing, and the overall picture quality sits in the 36th percentile. You'd be much happier with a 4K set from TCL or LG for a similar price. Also, if you need more than two HDMI ports, the limited connectivity at the 66th percentile will frustrate you.

The Roku Select Series 32R2D5CA is a niche product that nails its niche. If you need a small TV with a buttery-smooth 120Hz refresh rate for gaming and you don't mind the 720p resolution, this is one of the best options out there. The Roku interface is a joy to use, and the HDR support is better than it has any right to be. Just know what you're signing up for: this is not a home theater centerpiece. It's a bedroom or desk TV that punches above its weight in a few specific areas.