![]() ![]() It’s still a good little device, especially as an entry-level one or for a second TV in your house – but it won’t give you the best results. Does your TV support 4K? Do you plan on buying a 4K TV anytime soon? If the answer is yes, the Express is out of the running, as there’s really no point in investing in a 4K TV, only to buy a streamer that doesn’t support it.Įven if your TV doesn’t support 4K (for now), you should still remember the Express’ downsides – a somewhat slower interface, problematic (sometimes) WiFi reception and an IR-Only remote. The first question you should ask yourself, is whether you need 4K or not. The price difference isn’t very big either, which makes the decision even more confusing. Roku Mobile App: The app gives you the same additional features on all three devices – using it as a remote, casting from your phone to the device, and “Private Listening”, that lets you connect headphones to your smartphone, and hear the Roku’s audio through those.Īs you can see in this comparison, the three Roku streamers are pretty similar – with a few distinct differences. (See our Roku Channel review)Īudio: All three devices support Digital Stereo / DTS Digital Surround, as well as Dolby Audio and Dolby ATMOS (but those are supported via HDMI pass-through, so you’ll need an audio device with the right decoder). The Roku Channel: All Roku devices give you access to this streaming video-on-demand channel, which includes free movies, TV programmes and kids content. (Go here for my recommendation of the best Roku channels in the UK) The selection of channels is the same across the entire range of Roku streamers – though you might see a difference in how responsive and fast some of the apps are, depending on the specs of your device. There are speed differences (more on that later), but other than that every Roku device looks the same on your screen.Ĭhannel Availability: There are thousands of channels (known as “Apps” on other devices) available for the Roku streamers – from the big ones like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and NOW TV, to UK catch-up services like BBC iPlayer and ITV HUB, as well as plenty of others – some good, some not so much. Roku Interface: All three devices use the same Roku operating system and interface, which is good, as it’s slick and easy to use. That means that if your WiFi isn’t strong enough, you might need a WiFi Range Extender. (If your TV doesn’t have enough HDMI ports, consider using an HDMI switcher)īroadband Connectivity: All three devices use WiFi to connect to the internet, and unlike some of the Amazon Fire TV devices, there’s no way to connect them with an Ethernet cable. Video Connectivity: All three devices are HDMI only, meaning you can’t connect them to an old TV that only has SCART or RCA connections. While there are some distinct differences between them, the Roku Express, Roku Premiere and Roku Streaming Stick+ also have a lot in common, as they’re all based on the same Roku OS.įor a more comprehensive look at each device, be sure to also read my full reviews of the Roku Express, Roku Premiere and Roku Streaming Stick+. ![]()
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