While the Roku Express doesn't support 4K, it has a surprisingly good picture for an HD streamer. For the price, it is unlikely that anyone would fault its shortcomings. Plus, it's small enough to take with you when traveling.Still, if you catch a sale, t...
Performance is much improved over last year's Express, Has nearly all the same software features as pricier Roku players, Still the cheapest streaming player on the market
Remote requires line-of-sight to the box, Single-band 802.11n Wi-Fi could be troublesome in areas with weak reception, No TV or voice controls on the remote like other Roku models
The least expensive Roku is much faster now, but the best Roku still doesn't cost much more...
Comparatively slower than other Rokus, Every other Roku packs more features, Frustrating design
What a difference a year makes. While last year's Roku Express came with severe performance-based caveats, the 2017 model smoothed out those issues for a more tolerable experience. It's just not as speedy or full-featured as its pricier brethren.If you ca...
Abstract: A couple years ago, or maybe even last year, you might have been wondering which streaming video box to buy yourself or stuff in a holiday stocking. Now, streaming video sticks — the tiny, plug-and-play counterparts to larger boxes — are emerging as a via...
Laggy interface, Performance problems, Inefficient physical design, Every other Roku is better
"The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." - Benjamin Franklin, among othersIn making a $30 streaming player, Roku has undercut Chromecast, true, but it's also undercut its own long-standing reputation for...