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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: 2016-10-04, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com

  • Inexpensive, Lots of streaming media services and apps thanks to the Roku Channel Store, Private listening with the Roku app
  • Choppy, sluggish menu navigation, Infrared remote requires line of sight
  • The Express is Roku's least expensive media streamer yet, though its low price comes at the cost of performance. But for $30, it's pretty impressive...

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  Published: 2016-10-04, Author: Christina , review by: gizmodo.com

  • Abstract:  When the very first Roku launched in 2008, the bulky box had a clunky interface that only played Netflix. How far weve come. That initial idea ended up spawning an entire genre of streaming devices and set-top boxes that have basically helped change the...

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  Published: 2016-11-01, Author: Alexandre , review by: hipsterpixel.co

  • Compact and low power, Great remote, Great feature set
  • No sleep or shutdown, Slow
  • You may be wondering who this device is targeted to? Well, with its affordable price it's aimed for your second TV, a kid's room, the country house or your non-techy parent that would like to start in this great big world that is streaming content but doe...

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  Published: 2016-10-17, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com/au/

  • Unbelievably inexpensive, Roku's egalitarian platform, Comes with a remote
  • Weak WiFi antenna, Remote requires lineofsight, Sluggish loading times
  • As a replacement for the original Roku 1, the Roku Express works as advertised: it's a supremely small streaming device that acts as a portal to Netflix, Amazon, HBO and more for less than the cost of a few DVDs. Unfortunately, however, the Express suffer...

 
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  Published: 2016-10-12, Author: Jared , review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Abstract:  Aside from Its $30 price tag, the Roku Express feels like a streaming box from a bygone era. It's reminiscent of a time when we didn't demand much from our media streamers beyond a simple way to access Netflix or Hulu; when were more willing to tolerate c...

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  Published: 2021-06-29, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Support for HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, All the streaming services you could want, Versatile and dependable companion app
  • Awkward design, No voice remote, Lacks Dolby Vision
  • Although the Express 4K lacks Dolby Vision support and there's no voice remote, the sheer number of positives make these gripes easy to forgive. The simple and accessible interface makes browsing a breeze and the extensive catalogue of content means that...

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  Published: 2019-09-19, Author: Marie , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • If you want to add streaming services to a dumb TV in the cheapest, most user-friendly way possible, Roku Express is a great and affordable option. It lacks some features of the Roku Streaming Stick+ but is a lot cheaper at just £29 (versus £49), and if y...

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  Published: 2018-05-25, Author: Jay , review by: gadgetynews.com

  • Small and well made, Easy to navigate, Great picture quality, Neat design, Great app
  • Some menu lag, Sticks are more compact
  • The Roku Express is hard to knock. If you are looking for an excellent and inexpensive way to add Full HD streaming smarts to a projector or daft telly, this is a great way.Granted, to keep it at such an impressive price, there are some compromises to be...

 
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  Published: 2018-03-23, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Want the ultimate TV streaming device? How does the Roku Express stack up against Google's Chromcast, Apple's Apple TV and Amazon's Fire TV Stick? Let's take a look! Want one? Amazon: prourls.co/41ii Products shown provided by: Roku - Patreon: www.patreon...

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  Published: 2017-11-29, Author: Max , review by: pocket-lint.com

  • Cheap and efficient mini set-top box with all the major services, cross-service search, easy to setup and use, fantastic companion app
  • Supplied cables are a little short, may be superfluous for many, strong competition from Amazon
  • Whether or not you need the Roku Express in your life depends entirely on your TV viewing habits, the TV you already own and any other peripherals you may already have attached. If you have a games console, for example, you can get the same major apps thr...

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