Amazon’s Fire TV will get low-cost new rival which even contains free content material to observe
Amazon launched its personal model of reasonably priced tellies again in March with these newest internet-connected goggleboxes ranging from a really affordable £249.99. As you possibly can learn in our full Fire TV 4-Series review, there’s a lot to love about these screens however they’re now getting some new competitors through rival agency Roku.
The well-liked firm, which already makes various streaming units, is becoming a member of forces with tech big Sharp to launch a bunch of latest Smart TVs that are all arriving within the UK subsequent month.
The Sharp Roku TV collection are available all sizes and shapes together with a price range 24-inch mannequin and a extra premium 55-inch model.
Consumers may also choose between customary 2K shows and way more spectacular 4K choices which additionally function pin-sharp expertise resembling HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG High Dynamic Range.
Of course, being powered by Roku means there’s on the spot entry to a swathe of content material from platforms resembling Disney+, Apple TV+ and Netflix. Roku does even have yet one more benefit with the agency providing free entry to its Roku Channel.
This service options an array of content material, together with unique Roku Originals which star Hollywood A-listers resembling Daniel Radcliffe in WEIRD AL: The Al Yankovic Story and Kevin Hart in Die Hart!
Other extras packed inside these TVs embrace full voice search through Alexa and the Google Assistant together with Airplay 2 for straightforward content material sharing from Apple units.
“Sharp Roku TV models bring the popular Roku TV experience to consumers, with easy access to live TV, streaming services and free entertainment,” stated Arthur van Rest, VP International at Roku.
“We are excited to expand our collaboration with Roku and bring an entire line-up of Sharp Roku TVs to the United Kingdom,” added Sascha Lange, Vice President Marketing & Sales at Sharp.
Sharp Roku TVs will likely be out there from taking part retailers (Currys, Asda, Amazon, Very.co.uk, and others), from August and can vary in sizes from 24” as much as 65” (RRP’s £150 to £450).