Roku partners with Sharp for its first Mini-LED TV range in the UK
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Roku and Sharp have pushed their long-running UK TV partnership into Mini LED territory for the first time, launching a new range available first through Argos in 50- and 55-inch sizes. The launch builds on a partnership between Roku and Sharp that has delivered several generations of QLED sets, marking the first time Mini LED backlighting has reached the Sharp Roku TV line-up. Mini LED backlighting relies on smaller and a higher number LEDs than conventional backlights for LCD TVs, and this new range will aim to apply local dimming with greater precision for deeper blacks and brighter highlights than standard LED panels typically achieve. That level of contrast control pairs with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG, formats that together cover most of the high dynamic range content available across streaming services. Built-in audio processing under the Roku Audio banner targets a common limitation of slim, frameless television chassis, where there's less space left for larger speaker drivers, aiming for clearer and fuller sound without external hardware. The frameless design segues into a refined black finish and a central stand, a styling choice that mirrors premium sets from rival brands. Every model runs the Roku TV operating system, providing access to thousands of free and paid streaming channels alongside universal search and personalised recommendations from a...
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