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RCA 4K Roku Smart LED TV RTRU5027 Review


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The RCA 4K Roku TV is a decent option for most users, thanks to its smooth Roku OS, good response time, and low input lag. However, watch out for the lack of wide viewing angles and HDMI 2.1.

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Product Snapshot
Overview
The RCA 4K Roku Smart LED TV (RTRU5027) is an entry-level model released in November 2017. It boasts a 4K panel that claims to provide unbelievable picture clarity and quality over standard HD TVs. And it also touts the easy-to-use Roku OS for seamless navigation. In addition, RCA advertises this TV to have an extremely low input lag and response time. As a result, it is exceptionally well-positioned for daytime TV watchers and casual gamers looking for a 4K TV on a strict budget. To learn more about what experts said, continue reading our RCA 4K Roku Smart LED TV (RTRU5027) review until the end. You can also take a look at the top rated 4k TVs available in the market.
Consensus
our Verdict

The RCA 4K Roku Smart LED TV (RTRU5027) is a great option for casual gaming and daytime TV watching. It has a smooth Roku OS, a good response time, and a low input lag. Just be aware that it has limited viewing angles and doesn’t have HDMI 2.1.
ReasonS to Buy
- Smooth Roku TV OS
- Decent color accuracy out of the box
- Good response time
- Low input lag
- Great dynamic range
Reason to Avoid
- Poor viewing angles
- Low peak brightness
- No HDMI 2.1 support
- Lack of VRR, ALLM, and eARC
RCA 4K Roku Smart LED TV RTRU5027 Specs
![]() | Backlight Type | n/a |
Display Type | LED | |
HDMI Inputs | 3 | |
HDR Format | n/a | |
![]() | LED Panel Type | n/a |
Max Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4k) | |
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | |
Screen size | 55" | |
![]() | Smart Platform | Roku TV |
![]() | Sync Technology | n/a |
![]() | VRR | n/a |
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Test Results
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Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (sRGB) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 709) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (BT.2020) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (BT.709) | 0 |
Contrast Ratio (x:1) | 1,590 |
SDR Brightness (nits) | 207 |
HDR Brightness (nits) | 0 |
Input Lag (ms) | 38.2 |
Response Time (ms) | 0 |
Color Washout (Degrees) | 0 |
Color Shift (Degrees) | 0 |
Brightness Loss (Degrees) | 0 |
Reflections (%) | 0 |
Low-Freq Extension (Hz) | 0 |
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db | 0 |
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db | 0 |
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db | 0 |
Intermodulation Distortion @80db | 0 |
EOTF (600 nit delta) | 0 |
EOTF (1000 nit delta) | 0 |
EOTF (4000 nit delta) | 0 |
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