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Model: Hisense 55" Class H5 Series 4K UHD Roku Smart TV (55H5BR) - Dolby Vision, HDR10, DTS® Studio Sound™, AI Sports Mode, Game Mode Plus with VRR, Bezel-less Design, Roku TV OS
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TV prices keep plummeting everywhere which is good. Obviously they dont use samsung or hynix memory chips. yet here we are where computer prices just skyrocked thanks to the AI bubble. even ancient DDR3 practically double the price.
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I know its trash for people running Plex servers. Its codec support is VERY limited. And forget about the HD homerun app if you stream local channels from an antenna.....
Here are the main pitfalls for Plex/direct video's — formats/codecs/containers that are either unsupported, only supported in limited scenarios, or widely reported to fail.
AV1: Many Roku devices do not support AV1 hardware decoding.
Older / exotic codecs: For example, some AVI, DIVX/XviD, SWF/FLV, and very old formats are unsupported.
Certain containers with unsupported encodings: Even if the container is "MKV" or "MP4", the specific codec/profile inside may fail (for example a newer HEVC profile or audio track). Many users report "File not playable" errors despite using MP4/MKV.
DTS decoding: While DTS may work as passthrough (to an external AVR) on some models, full decoding isn't guaranteed. The official profile wiki states: "DTS will passthrough to a supported AVR".
Very high bitrates / high-profile encodings: Some Roku hardware may choke on extremely high data-rates or exotic profile levels (e.g., HEVC Main10/4:2:2) even if codec is technically supported.
USB/drive/container issues: Even when format is supported, issues like USB format (exFAT vs NTFS), file size limits, or the way audio tracks are muxed can cause "unsupported" errors
A MKV file encoded with AV1 video codec → likely not playable on many Roku devices.
A movie file with HEVC video + 10-bit color + 4:2:2 chroma sampling inside a container → may fail despite "HEVC supported" because profile is advanced.
Video with an audio track in an obscure format (e.g., DTS-X, Atmos extension, or legacy audio codec) where the Roku doesn't handle decoding or passthrough.
Container type like AVI or FLV or MOV with exotic audio/video inside → often fails.
Large bitrate 4K Blu-ray rips (>200 Mbps) may stutter or fail depending on hardware.
HD Homerun Hardware/decoder limitations: Some Roku models apparently have weaker support for certain video/audio formats (e.g., MPEG-2, certain bitrates) which can affect tuner apps. forum.silicondust.com+1
App & OS support: The HDHomeRun app may not be as optimized for Roku as for Android; Roku might have restrictions/peculiarities in how it supports live-TV tuner inputs.
Update/firmware issues: Many of the reported problems coincide with updates to the Roku firmware or the HDHomeRun app. The "unsupported format" error came after a specific update on the Roku stream stick. forum.silicondust.com
Format mismatches: If your OTA/cable feed or tuner outputs formats (container, codec, bitrates) that Roku can't decode, you'll see errors. Android often has better wide-format support or better tuner integration (especially when using "Live Channels").
User base & use case: Many users complaining are heavy users (geeks) with lots of tuners, custom recordings, etc. Roku may still be adequate for more casual users, but less so for advanced setups.
If you just want a "display" to plug another device into a HDMI port, go ahead.
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They are OK but support for TV apps doesn't last long. When you are buying a TV, think of it as just for the TV / Screen capabilites. You can use a HDMI port to make it whatever kinda "smart" you want. Fire cube, Nvidia shield etc.
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hisense-55-Class-R6-Series-4K-UHD-Roku-Smart-TV-55H5BR-Dolby-Vision-HDR-M... [walmart.com]
EDIT: Nevermind, this TV is a steaming pile of sh*t!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hisense-55-Class-R6-Series-4K-UHD-Roku-Smart-TV-55H5BR-Dolby-Vision-HDR-M... [walmart.com]
Glad I checked! AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!
Here are the main pitfalls for Plex/direct video's — formats/codecs/containers that are either unsupported, only supported in limited scenarios, or widely reported to fail.
A MKV file encoded with AV1 video codec → likely not playable on many Roku devices.
HD Homerun
Hardware/decoder limitations: Some Roku models apparently have weaker support for certain video/audio formats (e.g., MPEG-2, certain bitrates) which can affect tuner apps. forum.silicondust.com+1
If you just want a "display" to plug another device into a HDMI port, go ahead.
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