Let me start by saying this Hisense Roku TV punches WAY above its price tag. The 1080p picture quality genuinely shocked me - colors pop like I'm watching a much more expensive set. Netflix binges feel cinematic, and even my grainy old DVD collection looks decent thanks to those handy red/white/blue AV inputs (yes, I still own Friends box sets!).

The Roku OS is where this TV truly shines. Setting up took literally 5 minutes - just plug in power, connect to WiFi, and boom: all my streaming apps appeared like magic. The remote's one-touch Netflix/Hulu buttons are lifesavers when I'm snack-handed on the couch. Though fair warning: menu navigation has a slight lag (about half-second delay) that gets annoying during late-night scrolling sessions.

Now the Dolby Audio... it's fine for casual viewing but left me wanting more. Dialogue comes through clearly (great for news), but action scenes lack punch. I ended up connecting a soundbar - problem solved! Pro tip: Bluetooth headphone users will need the Roku app workaround, which works surprisingly well once set up.

The slim bezels make this 40" screen look sleek in my bedroom, and the lightweight design made wall-mounting a breeze. After 3 months of daily use, it's become my go-to for everything from morning news to falling asleep to Bob's Burgers reruns. For under $250? Absolute steal despite minor flaws.