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Testseek.com have collected 41 expert reviews of the Roku Express and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Roku Express.
 
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The editors liked

  • Roku's no-fuss interface is still tops for easy access to your favorite streaming apps
  • $30 gets you a solid piece of 1080p-caliber hardware
  • It's cheap
  • The stick-to-your-TV setup is kind of clever
  • No compromises on software features or mobile app integration
  • 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
  • Inexpensive
  • Lots of streaming media services and apps thanks to the Roku Channel Store
  • Private listening with the Roku app
  • The Roku Express is ultra-affordable
  • Easy to use and packed with streaming apps. Unlike last year
  • It loads menus
  • Apps and videos quickly
  • Large channel selection
  • Cheap
  • Extensive channel selection
  • Improved performance
  • The Roku Express is cheap
  • Easy to use and loaded with streaming apps

The editors didn't like

  • If you hate IR remotes
  • This one's not for you
  • Voice search on the smartphone app isn't as sharp as advertised
  • Performs far worse than other Roku devices
  • 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
  • Choppy
  • Sluggish menu navigation
  • Infrared remote requires line of sight
  • The menus can seem dated compared to rivals
  • And some apps use old-school layouts
  • Laggy interface
  • Performance problems
  • Inefficient physical design
  • Every other Roku is better
  • Comparatively slower than other Rokus
  • Every other Roku packs more features
  • Frustrating design
  • It's slower
  • Especially with Netflix
  • Than alternatives that cost just a few bucks more

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  Published: 2022-12-01, review by: soundandvision.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2021-01-31, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com

  • Abstract:  Best streamer in 2021: Roku, Apple TV 4K, Fire Stick, Chromecast with Google TV and more compared

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  Published: 2017-11-20, Author: Jared , review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2017-11-08, Author: David , review by: cnet.com

  • The Roku Express is ultra-affordable, easy to use and packed with streaming apps. Unlike last year, it loads menus, apps and videos quickly
  • The menus can seem dated compared to rivals, and some apps use old-school layouts
  • Quick, simple and less expensive than the competition, the Roku Express is the perfect basic streamer...

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  Published: 2017-10-13, Author: Henry , review by: tomsguide.com

  • Cheap, Extensive channel selection, Improved performance
  • 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...

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  Published: 2016-12-14, Author: Lauren , review by: theverge.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2016-10-12, Author: Jared , review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • It's cheap, The stick-to-your-TV setup is kind of clever, No compromises on software features or mobile app integration
  • Performs far worse than other Roku devices, Remote requires line-of-sight to the box
  • The Roku Express hits a new low in streaming-box pricing, but makes big compromises to get there...

 
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  Published: 2016-10-09, Author: Sam , review by: arstechnica.com

  • Roku's no-fuss interface is still tops for easy access to your favorite streaming apps, $30 gets you a solid piece of 1080p-caliber hardware
  • If you hate IR remotes, this one's not for you, Voice search on the smartphone app isn't as sharp as advertised

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  Published: 2016-10-07, review by: cnet.com

  • The Roku Express is cheap, easy to use and loaded with streaming apps
  • It's slower, especially with Netflix, than alternatives that cost just a few bucks more
  • The Express delivers everything good about Roku for a rock-bottom price, but it's worth spending a bit extra on a faster streamer...

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  Published: 2016-10-06, Author: Marshall , review by: tomsguide.com

  • Large channel selection, Inexpensive
  • 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...

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