Toshiba 43" 4K UHD Smart Fire TV Review - Best Budget Smart TV?

[@AntennaMan]

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[@georgesenda1952]

Both sites say the key is no longer available. Best Buy said it’s no longer available new. You should remove this video. It doesn’t apply anymore.

[@UncleJoeLITE]

I love mine. Best 43" tv I've ever owned.

[@impossiblescissors]

Cool to see you reviewing TVs! Interesting to get your thoughts on the Fire TV platform, as every smart TV platform is a mixed bag of strengths and weaknesses.

[@Patriot1791-BOR]

I have 2 and have not had a problem with them in the year I have owned them.

[@villumschroeder1255]

Good review Tyler. Thanks! I'm in the market for an upgraded set (though my four year old Samsung works fine) But as an OTA Dxer I need a sensitive tuner so think I'll pass... I do have the Mediasonic Homeworx tuner and find my Samsung is a hair less sensitive than that tuner, but it's very very close. (I use the Homeworx tuner with my separate outdoor VHF antenna.) Also, The low prices of smart TVs are due in large part to the data collection fees the manufactures make from providing viewer data to outside entities.

[@dennislavoie5869]

I just purchased the Toshiba 43” fire stick TV this weekend after my 9 year old Samsung tv stopped showing a picture. There was still sound though. So far I like it. I’ll update if necessary 😊

[@Abdullahsaleeem1]

How is the tv?

[@dennislavoie5869]

So far so good

[@TheAVJHouse]

Literally what happened to me

[@dmo848]

My parents love it. For ota it's really great with a built in tv guide. Yeah it's pretty dope

[@rabbitt83]

Tyler Thanks to your review I just bought it on Amazon Thank u

[@elanimal28]

It's helpful to show the remote control in your reviews.

[@dancollins4755]

I ordered the 50 inch Toshiba on Amazon and paid 240.00 dollars about a week ago it's now over three hundred. Thanks for a great video!

[@Moon-ix1jn]

Insteresting I just got my 65 inch for $310

[@Keef_DGAF]

Liked & subbed... Just bought this for $211 and was interested in the info you provided

[@SpongeSebastian]

I got one of the 50" models during Prime Day 2018. It wasn't too bad, but sometimes the menu would get really laggy and occasionally the picture would get distorted into a green patten. It finally "blew up" last November, suspiciously right before Cyber Monday. I now have two LG 4KTVs about the same size - one of them I've had for two years now - and they've worked a lot better.

[@5eurocups2005]

The TV only lasting 2+ years is unusual. On average any TV that is treated with respect should last anywhere between 5-10 years with frequent use.

[@hilaryweiner893]

I am waiting for TV's with ATSC 3.0 built in tuners to come down in price. This Toshiba model sounds like a reasonable option if you need to buy a TV right now. Thanks for the review.

[@AntennaMan]

Keep in mind that this TV does not have a 3.0 tuner built into it. Most do not and there's not really a reason to purchase a 3.0 tuner right now. We are still in the very very early stages of this thing taken off. The current signals won't be shutting down for at least 10-15 years.

[@hilaryweiner893]

@@AntennaMan This is why I am waiting :-). BTW, I found out by trial and error that my reception issue was because of 5G interference. The LTE filter I had did not screen the low 600 MHz frequencies that were reallocated to cell providers in 2020. I purchased a Silicon Dust filter that goes down to 608 MHz, and problem solved.

[@bigdogtom55]

LOVE the shirt...Tyler time for another short crew cut...

[@sptrader6316]

A sensitive tuner is one of the most important parts of an OTA TV. Manufacturers need to make tuners a priority.

[@Pallidus_Rider]

I got the 50" model over a month ago. I've found it to be an excellent entry level HDTV. Sound is much better than my other TVs. One interesting thing, is that when connecting via Bluetooth, it shows up as a Samsung. Not sure if it is a clone of Samsung or not.

[@AntennaMan]

That's weird. Maybe the bluetooth part is made by Samsung

[@Raygreen5203]

I have a TCL 55 in Roku TV that does all those things with the tuner it has a place for you to put a USB flash drive so that you can actually back up pause and fast forward live tv as well plus it has a great Turner on it just as good as my tablo. I can use my voice to change the channels on the tuner as well example "hey Roku put on channel 8.1". The TV has a great picture good sound and with the Roku speakers it's excellent and fast responses on changing channels and apps. Paired with the new Roku voice rechargeable remote it's unbeatable.

[@wturner777]

I have the TCL 55" Roku TV myself paired with my TCL Soundbar. Although I like other on-screen interfaces, I've always been a fan of Roku due to its simplicity. I've had standalone devices in the past, and now on my second Roku TV.

[@druliefw]

During the Amazon computer outage, my new FireTV, a smaller version of the one you reviewed, took 2 minutes to turn on then said not connected to internet then went to the channel guide and showed the channels with each line saying "Programming information unavailable". The OTA channels still worked. None of the apps worked. Apparently everything that comes in over the internet to a Fire TV comes through the Amazon servers. BTW, I had no clue what was going on until I saw what was happening on the news. I thought it was my router. Something to keep in mind for the future. If your Fire devices say no internet, and everything else works. Blame Amazon.

[@kenpope5798]

Thanks for the review 👍

[@druliefw]

Talk about being a day late and a dollar short. I ordered the 32" model on black Friday. Waiting for delivery today. (I would have used your link had I known) I have a fire stick for my LG that is hooked up to a Fire Recast. I plan to try using this new one with that DVR. This will be replacing a 15 years old Toshiba in my bedroom that is smaller as my eyes are getting dimmer. I'll let you know how it works out with the 2 tuner Recast later.

[@druliefw]

I received the FireTV this afternoon and it is really nice. But, getting to work the way I want it to was a nightmare. I finally got it to work after a very helpful Amazon Customer Service rep walked me through a maze of settings. So far I can only re-scan the Recast from my FireTV and program the recordings from my Fire Stick. Go figure. At least I can watch recordings from the Recast on either. BTW, the sensitivity of the new TV is a bit better than the old Toshiba with the DVD player. Not unexpected since that is 15 years old.

[@drbobjohnson812]

Tyler, thanks for the review. FYI I have an LG UJ6300 and it does have the Tablo app available on it

[@JB-mk4ry]

Tyler, suggestion... There is ZERO information out there about the performance of internal tuners by brand/model/OS, and the quality of the onscreen guide for Ota listings. I just retired an older Toshiba with no guide, but could at least see what's on next while on the channel. Spent hours on forums/reddit and didn't find much of any info. Ended up with a Sony X85j which is great (yay 3.0), but the guide is slow to populate. What I'm saying is... Go buy a couple dozen TVs and test them out! :) Really though, if you have a way to focus on the tuner side of multiple sets, it'd be a huge help.

[@dank9296]

I agree. I can't find any information out there on TV brand internal tuners. I need a TV with a good built in signal meter and can't find any info out there.

[@markfuller]

I second the nomination! The whole overburdening of tvs with more than OTA functionality is making it really hard to know which tv works best for the OTA experience.

[@coolbreeze1431]

Like the channel, like that shirt, cool shirt

[@BarneyGoogle1950]

Nice practical review. My concern is-- are you constantly tracked and pestered by ads and adware? Are you subject to viruses?

[@M_Y_Wolde]

I bought this TV (55 inch version) earlier this year. I loved the interface; I have tried Android TV, Google TV, Roku and I think fire tv is the best one. However, I think the picture quality is very poor. I am probably spoiled because my previous TV was an OLED.

[@AntennaMan]

No doubt the picture won't look as good as an OLED

[@dmo848]

No the picture does suck. But hey what do u want for a cheap tv. I thought it would be better though.

[@user-qr8bl6kz9g]

@@dmo848 Chill

[@nohandle227]

The problem with smart TVs is that over time the smart feature becomes obsolete because the tech improves. I made mine smarter with a Nvidia Shield Pro....lol.. I want to keep my TV as long as possible because it has 3D capability.

[@seboe1982]

Hi I have a question about the screen... Is there a protective film that has to be removed?. Thank you

[@alexlee6487]

I had an Insignia Fire TV and while I was watching TV with my antenna, I noticed on the insignia one that every 10, 20, 30 minutes while I’m watching TV with my antenna channels, the screen kept flickering even on the stronger signals and I would blame that on the detachable power cable because on one side, you plug it into the TV in the other side, you plug it into the wall on the Toshiba fire TV. The power cable is attached where are you simply just plug it into the wall and I will power on without having to plug the other side in to the television.

[@SladeAmsterdam]

Nice Shirt!

[@craigosterberg5045]

Thanks for the video

[@kodymusprime9366]

I have a fire tv it works great I also have a Nintendo switch as well and Mario kart 8 looks great on this TV in docked mode and I also got one of your antenna's that you mentioned in your vids and it works pretty good the Philips One it works good i Toshiba fire one

[@cloudygrosso1106]

Why does it say it's 4K, when you can only select 1080p?

[@rivigb4516]

Does it has some apps like Max and Disney +?

[@scottyfixit]

I think there was a revised model. I’m curious if there were any tuner improvements.

[@giorgiogiorgio8341]

Hey dude, what about HDR on streaming services?!

[@Nathan-jq1uw]

"Antenna Man: Come for the unflinching reviews, stay for the slappin' shirts!" Actually Tyler, this shirt looks like the victim of a laundry mishap involving bleach, but the result was so super cool it made the shirt better.

[@AntennaMan]

I actually bought the shirt like this. I think it looks cool!

[@tim2269]

That's a good length for your hair too.Shaved head doesn't flatter you much...to punk rock

[@TryLayoEuroShitAskYaMother]

This got weird fast but shirt is dope😂🤣

[@JoseOrtiz-pp1vm]

any chance we can know exactly which model is this tv? the links show up as 2 different tvs.

[@NIPSZ]

Is the pioneer model PN43651-23U the same as the tv you reviewed? Any differences?

[@bobdole8830]

Does the tin screen foil need to be removed or is is a polarisation foil or something?

[@AntennaMan]

I don't recall any foil being on the TV - only plastic wrap which can be removed.

[@bobdole8830]

@AntennaMan thanks mate

[@useurhed]

Many thanks for all you do, Tyler. Seems there are 2 main shortcomings of this solution: 1) it can't record and has no up-front user interface to manage my recordings, and 2) the OTA TV signal decoder isn't the best. That's an instant no-go for me. My old Tivo Roamio decodes OTA well, records well, and has a fine UI for live TV, my recordings, and streaming - but HULU is dropping my Tivo model. Is there a solution in 2022 that does all 3, OTA, DVR, and streaming apps superbly, which will last?

[@jrs9264]

question is if a brand like Sony has an atsc 3.0 tuner, how much will the sensitivity or ability to get weak channels improve when they start broadcasting in next gen tv?

[@michaelhuynh9545]

Yes it works with weak signals get the Sony x80j

[@kensunden6428]

Tyler, I've been eyeing this TV, thinking about buying one. Once again, you've come to the rescue! Thank you so much for your excellent as usual review! I have 1 question left needing answered. I have a 8 tb external hard drive with about 2tb used with all my dvd's uploaded, and I have been wondering if this TV will be able to read it. I have come across several that cannot, my Samsung does, however. Can you find this out?

[@TheAudio1]

This Toshiba only needs a small push of a button before it falls off this piece of furniture haha

[@dinukason1]

Does this have AirPlay option?

[@timmoss6372]

Can you put 3rd party apps on The toshiba TV

[@ianwood6655]

All i want to know is does it play xbox series x and ps5 in 4k at 120hz?

[@ananke2104]

@ Antenna Man Hi there . I am wondering do you know where I can buy Toshiba lap-top . I have Toshiba lap-top , the best lap-top I ever had ! Unfortunately it's 14 years old and it start dying . I bought new computer (lap-top) and it is not nearly as good as my old Toshiba. My old Toshiba has harman/kardon speakers , the best of the best . I want to buy Toshiba lap-top and can't find anywhere . Do you happen to know where I can buy it ?

[@rockoorbe2002]

3:46 this is precisely what draws me to these kinds of TVs. My brother's got a Samsung TV that with an antenna can access extra channels from apps such as Pluto TV along with the typical OTA channels , and correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems only Amazon powered TVs do this. I haven't seen Roku enabled TVs with this feature.

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

Roku TVs have recently began adding a lot of these PlutoTV type channels to the Live TV guide as well. But as far as I know only Fire TV will integrate OTA and subscription services like Sling.

[@AntennaMan]

Roku TVs have the ability to access Pluto TV channels. I'm not sure if it integrates in the same guide as OTA though.

[@teacherg28]

I bought Toshiba 43 firestick tv in 2020. It worked great, but recently the dark screen issue began. I have to turn it off and then back on again. Some folks do a hard reset. I will not buy Toshiba again. I suggest everyone to do your research before buying!

[@walterlane99]

what does NG mean in TV station name? E.G. WRDC-NG1

[@marioescobedo1137]

Does it have a ATSC 3.0 tuner ?

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

No analog built in? But digital?

[@AntennaMan]

Correct - there is no analog tuner built in.

[@calibvr]

Does the EU model have scart?

[@arizonalurps5150]

I have a fire tv insignia brand I noticed I couldn't retrieve antenna channels without internet is this tv the same?

[@Steelkeeper]

How to adjust screen brightness? The backlight is too powerful, it hurts my eyes! I can only adjust it while playing a movie, but the Fire TV menu is ALWAYS at full power

[@tim2269]

I loved TV shopping back in the day.Fire is better than Roku eh?

[@user-pu2fg8om7l]

Is it good for gaming?

[@jamesianv]

IMO the old RCA converter is the best. i plug it in leave it off and have my antenna pass through it to my VIZIO. Otherwise i get no OTA brodcasts. Media sonic did not work in my location. anyway my internet provider is offering a good deal on tv for only 22 canadian a month. I think some people are realizing they have to lower the prices.

[@brianjthomson17]

Hi my remotes have stopped working with my tv and yes theres new batteries in them but still nothing happens Ive tried switching it off at the wall and back on again and tried resetting my remote and nothing works

[@Mahlek-x9f]

How Would the Turner Sensitivity Be With An TV Antenna for Smart TV,600 Mile Range Amplified Digital HD Indoor Outdoor Antenna-Support 8K 4K 1080p Fire Stick All Old TVs VHF UHF-Smart Switch Amplifier Signal Booster

[@jonathanzappala]

I got the insignia 720p model, I don’t like how it arranged channels alphabetically instead of numerically. It’s like it’s really made for cable box users switching inputs not for OTA. So I put it in a room where I won’t use it much. That makes me not tempted by new ones with better resolution.

[@zfilmmaker]

Hey Antenna Man… do all antenna’s loose reception in wind?

[@AntennaMan]

Only if you don't have one that's strong enough. Sounds like you need a better antenna setup. Consider an antenna recommendation from me at the link below. This can prevent you from spending hundreds of dollars and time wasted on setting up the wrong antenna for your area. antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html

[@zfilmmaker]

@@AntennaMan I have a mountain home that’s 50-56 miles from a few antennas. I recently bought a Channel Master through one of your links. I’m hoping it will solve a lot of issues and bring in a few more channels.

[@randynelson2265]

Looks just like my five year old Samsung. I am using a Amazon firestick. I can't complain.

[@MrJonathandcrow]

My Vizio 40 inch Lost Antenna Signal

[@JustinColeYT1]

While I am a fan of Vizio SmartCast TVs, any TV with the Fire TV interface would also be my 2nd choice, mainly because I have Amazon Prime and it has a TV guide for antenna users. I am not a fan of the Roku interface and the way Roku has been acting lately with the dispute with Google and future dispute with Amazon.

[@eduardorosas9502]

Gyyy

[@johnturner7322]

After I've had my LG Google TV for many years and neither LG or Google have updated the TV, the APPS it came with are disappearing. I do not think I will buy another smart TV! I prefer the attached boxes. What about a DVR capability on this TV for OTA channels?

[@strangecarpenter6605]

What were the best picture settings? Mine is still slightly blurry looking and I dunno why

[@nelsondog100]

Anybody know how to find available stations outside the US, let’s say in south east Asia for instance. Philippines to be more precise

[@joseHernandez-hw8wt]

Best has it on sale for 200 i was thinking on getting it cause i need to wach twitch when i work out.

[@boomn216]

Does this tv support the frndly tv app?

[@AntennaMan]

Yes it does!

[@st-gelaiskevin9202]

It may sound crazy but I could not find a way to connect my Bluetooth Jabra 3 on my new 43 inchesToshiba Fire TV, and everywhere I looked on the internet, they say I need a "Fire Stick" ...🤔

[@panagon_]

43' TCL Roku TV does circles around this TV.. Not to mention it was on sale for $220 during the holidays which is $30 cheaper than the sale price you mention in this video for the Toshiba.. Now thats the best Budget 43' 4K 220$.. 43S435... Roku TVs do better in the budget range due to lower memory and compute footprint which translates to a better experience with low cost chips and longer shelf life.

[@AntennaMan]

Does your Roku TV have a web browser? That's why I stuck with the Fire TV

[@panagon_]

@@AntennaMan Who in the world needs a web browser in 2021? Thats why I have AirPlay with my phone.. Also one of the major competitive advantages to ROKU from an OEM standpoint is the smaller memory and compute. A massive part of this is cause the Roku OS uses zero HTML where-as android ports such as Fire TV is littered with these techniques and others that make your devices have much shorter shelf life. Not to mention majority of the use cases for browser natively on CTV is for piracy.

[@Keny381]

I lost my remote what can I do ?

[@isaaclackwood4439]

Can I download HBO Max in that smart TV?

[@johnnysox5813]

I like my TCL with ROKU

[@hectordiaz9131]

No trae incluido nexgentv atsc 3.0

[@syxepop]

Entiendo que aún no hay suficientes emisoras en EEUU que transmitan en ATSC 3.0 como para que los fabricantes de TV de mayor venta incluyan el sintonizador de 3.0 (es diferente del de 1.0) dentro de la TV. De hecho, los sintonizadores externos para ATSC 3.0 siguen siendo un tanto caros (no están obligando a las televisoras de EEUU a integrar aún una señal de ATSC 3.0, ya que el costo del equipo es aún muy caro para ellas).

[@hectordiaz9131]

@@syxepop gracias por su magnífica respuesta pero al final va ser como el cambio d la señal análoga a digital porque esa norma a lo más tardar va ser a nivel nacional y entonces el tv que compres sin esa norma no podrás ver la tv digital TDT free y eso implicaría en mas gastos por eso deberían d traer ya incorporado la norma ATSC 3.0 GRACIAS POR SU ATENCIÓN.

[@syxepop]

@@hectordiaz9131 - tengo entendido que esa transición de ATSC 1.0 a 3.0 va a ser aún más lenta que la de NTSC a ATSC, ya que los co$tos para las televisoras son mayores (millones de U$ en vez de cientos de miles de U$ por emisora). Tyler, el moderador de este programa, dice que la transición podría tomar 10 años o más así que pasarían varias generaciones de TV antes de que los fabricantes se vean forzados a incluir sintonizadores de ATSC 3.0 en sus equipos. De hecho, Tyler está recomendando no irse detrás de sintonizadores ATSC 3.0, aún más en mercados donde no hay emisoras usando el formato. Espero que eso te aclare aún más el asunto...

[@hectordiaz9131]

@@syxepop claro que si llevo casi un año por comprarme un tv nuevo ya que el mio aun funciona pero ya le salio una franja negra a la derecha d la pantalla y desde que me entera d la nueva generación 3.0 me a parado pero con su clarisima explicación me es suficiente es claro que el costo es mucho más por ende ya me decido a comprarle uno nuevo muchas gracias amigo por su excelente atención.

[@karlroberts9374]

I'm having problems with my Toshiba 43LF621u21 fire tv edition 43 LED 4k ULTRA HD black screen

[@JohnSmith-zo1ic]

is this tv 3.0 compatable?

[@AntennaMan]

No

[@onelonelybearcub]

Does anyone still make a modern non-smart tv? Just a digital tuner and HDMI/AV inputs and sound of course..

[@JustinColeYT1]

It's rare to find one of those types of TVs, especially a 4K TV.

[@johnmochi5806]

Yes. Sony TVs with the new Google TV have the ability to turn off all smart features during the setup process. When this is chosen in the setup, all apps and smart features will be absent during powering on your TV. Otherwise, very cheap poor quality TVs may have no smarts at all and in this case be just what you are looking for.

[@williekruer9401]

BEWARE: I have a 50 in. on my lanai and love it with 1 exception. The TV broadcasts Emergency Broadcast System alerts even when the TV is turned off and connected to a soundbar ( also turned off)! After waking up to the alerts several times I contacted support. I was told they were following FCC rules so there is no way to turn them off. Not satisfied with that answer, I found a work around on the Insgnia site. By connecting the tv to a smart switch you can effectively turn off the power to the TV! NO POWER: NO ALERTS.

[@theofficialjaycool]

Fire stick was the best until Google TV came. Which is why I have 2 Chromecast with Google TV device. Firestick UI shows content only for Amazon prime. Like Google TV shows content and recommendations from Netflix, Peacock, Tubi TV, HBO Max and etc... Btw I have 2 Vizio smart tv one is a 2015 M series and the other is Vizio p series quantum 2018

[@Erickgeronimodelivery]

I was gomina to Buy the Samsung 43 UHD AND TOSHIBA 43 AK FIRESTICK WAS SO CHEAP AND HAS BEST CONTROLS AND HAS ALEXA INTERNER BEST and cheap

[@arendsjustin]

My Toshiba fire tv 32 only has 4gb available to the user

[@latafairam]

Not only is the response slow, but the software appears glitchy (from your video). amazon devices are slow, and they never roll out software updates. I've owned a few devices. They suck. Its a pass for me.

[@pauli6043]

I have the Insignia (another Best Buy house brand) version of this TV, also in 43". Appears to be exactly the same unit other than the design of the feet. I stream Xfinity cable on it without a box, which is made possible by downloading their Beta app. It is an excellent unit, only downside as you mentioned is the laggy remote response!!

[@grimacres]

Does anyone one make a TV that isn't loaded with all these extraneous features I'll never use?

[@shelby3822]

Such as?

[@AntennaMan]

Best Buy used to sell an Insignia "dumb TV" as of last year. I'm not sure if they still do.

[@JB-mk4ry]

I looked a month ago. Dumb TVs are very rare nowadays, and any that are of decent quality are specialized for commercial use and big bucks.

[@markfuller]

I reset my two Roku tvs and chose "no network" during initial setup. They're the closest thing you can get to a not-smart tv. It's not a bad tv that way. I use a Firestick connected to an HDMI port for streaming. There is a remote "carrier" which the Firestick's remote fits into, and has enough programmable buttons to control the Roku tv for basic antenna usage. I got tired of Roku pushing out non-optional software updates that weren't tested. They break tvs and don't care. They blame it on the tv maker. The tv maker blames it on Roku (which sounds more realistic since it's Roku pushing it out without customer choice or ability to rollback.). The whole concept of "customer" is messed up with Roku too. You're the "impression" they sell to content providers (who are the customers). Roku's "customer service" is _abysmal_ . It's just "impression management." You're not the customer. Your the product being sold.). I'd like to try a Anroid/chromecast tv (whatever it's called now). TCL's making them (TCL used to be synonymous with BRoku). I don't like Google much (same problem of "customer."). But, last time I looked into it, you could disable updates (and install a prior version if an update broke you). BRoku is the Alec Baldwin of software development. You never know when a bullet has your name on it. The only opt out is to setup without internet, and use the TV as a "dumb tv." Then Broku can't touch you.).

[@villumschroeder1255]

Thanks for the observations Mark. I think that NVidia Pro Shield TV might be the way to go...

[@n1kkri]

Does it offer more storage for apps than a Firestick? Does it have a lot of junk apps you can't remove like the firestick wasting storage space? Can you sideload apps that are not available on the firestick?

[@dennisud]

A lot of the features you went over is also on Roku TV's. Is this a 4K TV?

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

It’s a Toshiba. It’ll last for years.

[@shannonnewman3091]

I used to think that, but This TV has let me down a few times

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

Like so many things these days, the name on the front is just smoke and mirrors. These TVs are not built by Toshiba.

[@dJ.kNiGhT23]

I'm in search on tv to just put an antenna and watch regular tv o don't care about no internet apps I don't even have WiFi I seen a 32 inch tv Toshiba I'll be getting it. $159.99

[@RJLETZPLAY]

bruh i got the 55 inch tv for the sam price as the price in the video on best buy

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

The problem I have with Fire devices (tablets, TV sticks, etc) is they all feel slow. I live with it with the tablet since I mostly use it for reading. But for a TV I'd go crazy. I like Roku better. Of course you can always just plug a Roku into this TV if you prefer the Roku system like me.

[@RarestAce]

I've personally dislike the Roku and fire TV interfaces they are just poorly thought out and way to slow and buggy for my taste and money. I went with a Nvidia shield pro and wow what a great setup. Fast and efficient with excellent Slingtv and OTA integration as well as being able to add a hard drive to turn it into a OTA DVR.

[@villumschroeder1255]

Interesting I'll look into that Nvidia shield pro. Not cheap is it?

[@RarestAce]

@@villumschroeder1255 No it's 199 but it was worth every penny. It doesn't come with a OTA tuner but it does support USB tuners and hard drives for DVR use.

[@villumschroeder1255]

Hey Ace, Did you buy it online or at a retailer? I'd really like to see a demonstration and compare it side-by-side with the Roku models before I fork over $200...

[@leobrocato3230]

The chrome-cast version is better

[@MisterE80]

I’m a Sony man myself.

[@Robert-sl7jo]

The problem with these new TVs is they’re more being made for the Internet than what TVs were originally designed for, receiving free over the air TV broadcasts with an antenna. That means they’ve lesson the quality of TV tuners while people get addicted to Pay TV whether it’s Cable Satellite or streaming. Is that their goal, to make people prisoners of Pay TV?

[@ZZ24AS]

Interesting,all "Toshiba," UHD tv' s are cheap. Even in Europe. I got one,but i have a lot of " problems," because don' t have patience to read manual instruction how to use tv. But it' s perfect,and have HTV and STV ( satellite,) witch i use only. My HTV tuner is super,catches all the tv stations that it should. "My antenna man," when i asked him can i get more channels laught,and sad you catch more than others,so no go.

[@kevcrid]

I had horrible experiences with Samsung TV's and the TCL I bought has been buggy and not that great. I think the Amazon TV will be my next TV, it looks great to me. I prefer Roku over Fire TV but I could adjust easily.

[@shannonnewman3091]

Hay , I have That Tv , It dose not work well , on the ad's 50% is unviewable .when there is a add , the ad's 50% is unviewable I had this tv for 6 months. The Amazon disabled it for 5 days and I could not get to my Paid for channels ! " I give it a 3 out of 5 "

[@LegoWormNoah101]

Don't blame the TV. Blame the greedy cooperations that use every opportunity to make more green

[@winterburden]

As long as you hook it up to an HD antenna then it's good to go! 🙆‍♀️

[@ajjy1110]

got one . remote is slow. sound set up is dreadful