The new Philips OLED Roku TV takes on LG’s dominance in the OLED market.

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      Roku enthusiasts and OLED TV fans have a fresh option available. Roku has collaborated with Philips to introduce the first Philips 4K OLED TV to the U.S. market. The 65-inch Philips OLED Roku TV (officially named 65OLED974/F7) is currently exclusive to Sam's Club and is priced at $1,300, similar to the 65-inch LG B4 OLED TV. Notably, this Sam's Club exclusive also includes a three-year warranty, which is a pleasant addition since most new TVs typically come with only a one-year warranty.

      Alongside all the streaming advantages of Roku OS, such as a voice-enabled remote control, the Philips OLED Roku TV features a three-sided borderless display with a 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) and a native refresh rate of 120Hz. It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG HDR TV formats, and it can detect and adjust to ambient light conditions thanks to Dolby Vision IQ.

      The swift refresh rate is further enhanced for gaming through AMD’s FreeSync Premium variable refresh rate (VRR) technology and auto low-latency mode (ALLM). The television is also equipped with Dolby Atmos and includes a built-in 2.1 sound system.

      It boasts four HDMI inputs (one supporting HDMI ARC/eARC), two USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, and an optical audio output. Wireless connectivity is satisfactory with 802.11ac support, and you can cast to the TV via the Roku app or Apple AirPlay 2 if you possess compatible Apple devices, such as an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Smart home features include integration with Roku Smart Home devices and compatibility with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit; however, it is worth noting that Bluetooth is not included.

      Now, the question for budget-conscious OLED TV fans is which 65-inch model is the best choice. Roku’s first OLED offering, the 65-inch Sharp Roku OLED TV, is now priced the same as the Philips model. Roku claims that the Philips version has a newer panel and provides “a number of features that create the ultimate viewing experience,” likely referring to aspects like the built-in 2.1 sound system. Conversely, LG’s 65-inch B4 OLED model features Bluetooth and Nvidia G-Sync, two elements absent in the Roku TV OLEDs.

      Simon Cohen is a contributing editor to Digital Trends' Audio/Video section, where he focuses on the latest wireless technology...

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