Roku Channel Live TV Guide review: Hundreds of free channels, but there's a catch

Roku Channel's live TV guide

The Good

Totally free • Sleek • easy-to-use channel guide • Varied news channel selection

The Bad

Inconsistent channel lineup • Mediocre video quality

The Bottom Line

The Roku Channel's new live TV feature is great for idle channel surfing and watching big events unfold on the news, but it's not a replacement for cable.

⚡ Mashable Score 3.75

😎 Cool Factor 3.5

📘Ease of Use 4.0

💪Performance 3.0

💵Bang for the Buck 4.5

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