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RCA 4K Roku Smart LED TV RTRU5027 Review

Name: RCA 4K Roku Smart LED TV RTRU5027
Brand: RCA

Updated Feb 2, 2024 1:05 PM

True Score

71

Mixed Reviews

72

3

Experts

78

189

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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

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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Expert Score

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Customer Score

78

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

71

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Expert Scores

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95.6
Category Trust Rating
70
The RCA Roku TV falls short on contrast, but otherwise offers accurate colors and plenty… Read More
By:
Will Greenwald
67
Category Trust Rating
70
The RCA RTRU5027 delivers 4K and a handy Roku TV platform at such a low… Read More
By:
Mark Knapp
69.35
Category Trust Rating
NR
The RCA RTRU5027 is a get-what-you-pay-for situation. The Roku interface is great and you’d be… Read More
By:
John Higgins

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