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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 latter is particularly useful -- you can say, "Hey Roku, find my remote," and the device will beep so you can find it if it's lost under the couch cushions.

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When you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Eli Blumenthal. Our top pick Roku Express 4K Plus. Jump to details. Our runner-up Roku Streaming Stick 4K. For tight budgets, secondary TVs Roku Express. For improving sound and streaming Roku Streambar. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. Think of the Roku Express like the Express Checkout at the grocery store—easy, but somewhat limited if you've got a big order.

It has the same Roku menus and channels as the other boxes, but it lacks extras like voice search and the ability to control your TV's volume from the remote.

The remote control uses infrared IR to communicate instead of another wireless standard , so it must be in the visual sight of the Roku box to work. 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. 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. Remote: Voice Remote Pro.

Reasons to avoid - Lacks Dolby Atmos - Not a big upgrade from previous model. Roku Express. Remote: Standard IR remote. Reasons to avoid - Too light to sit still - Imprecise remote. Roku Streambar. Specifications Size: Remote: Voice remote with TV volume and power controls. Device Type: Soundbar. Reasons to avoid - Bass could be stronger - Lacks Ethernet port. Henry T. Topics Streaming.