The successor to 's Streaming Stick Plus , after years of waiting Roku finally gave the streamer an upgrade in with the Streaming Stick 4K. We don't think it's worth more than the Express 4K Plus, but if you can find this Roku stick on sale and prefer this simpler Roku model design -- or really want Dolby Vision support -- it is still a very good choice.
Read our Streaming Stick 4K review. The Roku Ultra is nearly identical to the Streaming Stick 4K as far as functionality, with a few additional streaming device features. It's a box, not a streaming stick; it supports Ethernet for wired connectivity. Like the Streaming Stick 4K, it supports Dolby Vision and also has a few nifty remote features including an improved bundled controller that has a headphone jack and two programmable buttons plus a remote finder feature to help you locate it when it inevitably gets lost under the couch.
Most will be happy saving the extra cash and getting an Express 4K Plus or Streaming Stick 4K, but if you want the best Roku has to offer, the Ultra is for you. Read our Roku Ultra review. The Roku Express is the company's most basic Roku model streamer, and it keeps things simple. It can use all the apps on Roku's platform, but streams are limited to HD not 4K and the Roku TV remote is the bare-bones IR option that lacks Roku remote voice controls and requires you to point at the tiny box.
It's not a flashy Roku model, but it gets the job done and comes with everything you might need including an HDMI cable in the box. At the time of writing, though, it's nearly the same price as the Express 4K Plus and Streaming Stick 4K, so just get one of those. Read our Roku Express review.
Looking for an audio upgrade as well as a new Roku? Check out the Streambar. We've found the Streambar easy to set up, and it sounds good for the size, particularly with dialogue. Read our Roku Streambar review. Like the enhanced remote that comes with the Ultra it adds a few new features like a rechargeable battery and a foot midfield microphone.
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus delivers all the ultra-HD streaming, video quality and speed that anyone could need, along with a wonderfully simple OS, and at a very reasonable price. It's got a rechargeable battery, an optional always-listening function and two customizable buttons.
The Roku Express has come a long way since its first iteration in Back then, the device was underpowered and inconveniently designed. Now, the Express is a worthwhile investment for p TV owners who want the simplest streaming solution.
In addition to thousands of streaming channels and a highly customizable interface, you can access voice search and private listening through a smartphone app. The only big downside is the standard IR remote, which doesn't always always work as well as it should. Read our full Roku Express review. When you want the excellence of the Roku platform, but your TV doesn't have the strong sound you want?
Well, the Roku Streambar is a great solution that's often on sale. It's design won't take up too much space on your counter top or entertainment center, but also provides quality sound with both loudness and clarity. Its bass leaves something to be asked for, though, but that's not a problem for most TV. And this way, you can combine your streaming device and soundbar into the same package, and save more space. Read our full Roku Streambar review. He's also covered the wild world of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans.
Included in this guide: 1. The best Roku devices are pretty fantastic ways to stream, and Roku just shook up its lineup by updating the best streaming device the Roku Streaming Stick Plus to the Roku Streaming Stick 4K and there's a 4K Plus model too.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K. Specifications Size: 3. Remote: Voice Remote. Device Type: Stick. Roku Ultra Specifications Size: 4. Max Resolution: x Ports: Ethernet, USB.
Remote: Enhanced voice remote. Device Type: Box. Reasons to avoid - Expensive - Almost nothing new from last year's model. Roku Express 4K Plus. Ports: None. Remote: Network Voice remote.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus. There's power and volume control on the remote, as well as voice search. You can even use your voice to spell out long email addresses that are frustrating to type with a remote. There are better and more capable Rokus you can buy for modern 4K TVs, but get this one if you want to spend as little as possible. That just means it has four times more pixels on its screen than a standard HD television.
HDR High Dynamic Range means that scenes like sunsets look brighter, while shadows are darker—in other words, you get better, more realistic contrast. The Streaming Stick Plus is the best Roku for most people. A second cable plugs into a USB port to provide power. It has voice search, TV volume and power control, and dual-band Wi-Fi that has a longer range and can connect to 2.
This is particularly handy for folks living in city apartments, where the many nearby Wi-Fi networks can interfere with your signal. There is a version with a headphone jack in the remote if you want to watch TV quietly while others are sleeping. Before you buy it, you'll want to check the back of your TV to make sure your HDMI ports allow for a 4-inch object to stick straight out of them.
Roku will send you one, but it is a delay. Roku updated its posh Ultra model with stronger Wi-Fi, a faster system overall, and the ability to stream in Dolby Vision, a feature we noted was lacking in its predecessor.
The Ultra has all the features we've talked about so far, like dual-band Wi-Fi and voice search. It also has an Ethernet port for more stable wired connections, a headphone jack on the remote so you can watch TV shows in private while other folks sleep the new version comes with Roku-branded headphones rather than JBL ones, but they are surprisingly decent , and a host of other small features like a USB slot and a remote finder.
There's also Night listening mode, which levels out audio so explosions in movies won't wake the whole household, and the remote has two programmable favorites buttons, which make it super easy to quickly launch YouTube or another app.
It's unlikely you'll notice this, or own a TV and speaker set that takes advantage of these high-end features. Walmart sells a cheaper version of this soundbar under its Onn brand, but it's not exactly the same.
The remote doesn't have voice search capabilities and uses IR so you need to point it directly at the soundbar to control it.
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