Roku’s New Plus Series TV Delivers Simple Smarts and a Solid Picture

Roku may be known for its streaming devices, but it’s now making its own TVs as well. The company has long partnered with television manufacturers like TCL, Hisense, Sharp and others to produce TVs that feature Roku’s operating system. Some of these collaborations — such TCL’s 6-Series Roku TV, CNET’s pick as the best TV for the money — have been highly successful. 

Roku’s new Plus Series TV reviewed here is something new. It’s all Roku, with no other brands on-board, and for now it’s available exclusively at Best Buy. In my comparison tests, the Roku Plus Series delivered midrange…