Roku Select Series 40R3B5 39.5"
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.
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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
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q3 202675/100
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.
- Q2 202680/100
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.
- Q1 202669/100
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.
- Q4 202580/100
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.
- Q3 202585/100
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.
- Q2 202572/100
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
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" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | Hisense U6 Pro MiniLED 55U6SF PRO | Sony BRAVIA 3 II K50XR30M2 | Samsung Q7F QN50Q7FAAFXZA | LG QNED QNED84B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 39.5 | 55 | 54.599998474121094 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED | QLED | LED | QLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 144 | 144 | 120 | 60 | 120 |
| Hdr | - | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG |
| Smart Platform | Roku TV | Google TV | Fire TV | Google TV | Tizen | webOS |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roku Select Series 40R3B5 39.5" | 12.5 | 84.7 | 75.9 | 54.5 | 6 | 60.9 | 86.5 | 85.9 | 36 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 90.1 | 88.3 | 97 | 93.1 | 78.1 | 88.8 | 79.7 | 62.6 | 91.8 |
| Hisense U6 Pro MiniLED 55U6SF PRO Compare | 90.1 | 88.3 | 85.7 | 93.1 | 34.2 | 92.9 | 96.3 | 63.7 | 91.8 |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 II K50XR30M2 Compare | 85.9 | 82.5 | 78.3 | 78.6 | 62.8 | 96.6 | 79.7 | 59.5 | 36 |
| Samsung Q7F QN50Q7FAAFXZA Compare | 68.3 | 74.6 | 92.3 | 58.2 | 72.2 | 72.3 | 93.5 | 75.7 | 70 |
| LG QNED QNED84B Compare | 60 | 56.5 | 78.3 | 78.6 | 78.1 | 72.3 | 86.5 | 60.1 | 78 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall39.8
- Budget74.6
- Gaming34.9
- Movies26
- Sports33.8
- Outdoor24.7
- Portable41.4
- Corporate29.1
- Streaming49.3
- Smart Home54.2
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