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The editors liked
It's similar in size to the firstgen Chromecast and previous Fire TV Stick
Roku OS is simple and easy to navigate
With apps for just about every streaming service in existence
The Stick and Stickare plenty fast
The included TV volume and power control
Great channel library
Doesn't funnel you into any particular digital content marketplace
The Ultra offers a strong selection of ports
Cheaper than NVIDIA Shield TV and Apple TV 4K
Dolby Atmos audio support
Affordable
Snappy performance
Powerful Wi-Fi
Supports 4K video with HDR10
Lots of content available in the Roku Channel Store
Full 4K HDR
Fairly priced
Excellent performance
The Roku Streaming Stick Plus delivers 4K and HDR video in a compact package for an affordable price. Its dead-simple interface puts every streaming service on a level playing field. Roku has more 4K HDR apps and better search than competitors. Its respon
Packs lots of power into a stick
Solid wireless streaming performance
Remote can control TV power and volume
Inexpensive
Full 4K HDR capabilities
Huge app selection
Customizable interface
Features 4K/HDR
Only $70
Alexa voice search remote works well
Fast performance
Very affordable
Full HDR Capacity (HDR10)
Roku TV platform crammed with media apps
Flexible interface
4K support
The editors didn't like
The streaming service buttons aren't configurable. There's also no headphone jack for private listening
And the volume controls don't work with soundbars
The login methods range from app to app
And you can't use the microphone for standard text inputs
No Dolby Vision HDR
HDR content availability is still limited
As on all streaming devices
Lackluster voice controls
You'll see some ads in the interface
The Ultra doesn't include an HDMI cable
No Dolby Vision HDR support
Voice search is much more limited than on other media streamers
Limited Assistant/Alexa support
The menus can seem dated compared to rivals
And some apps use old-school layouts. Voice search and control is worse than some competitors
The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is easy to learn, priced fairly, and offers plenty of features. The fact you also get 4K support is just extra icing on the cake for what is arguably the very best Roku model available...
Published: 2020-02-06, Author: Chris , review by: theverge.com
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Published: 2020-02-06, Author: Chris , review by: theverge.com
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Abstract: During Amazon's Prime Day sale you can snag the Roku Streaming Stick for just $34 —a 32 percent savings. See all of our picks for the best deals for cord cutters. In a perfect world, cutting the cable cord and setting up a new streaming player would allow...
Abstract: Whether you've just gotten rid of cable or want to supplement your TV package with online video, now's an excellent time to buy a media streaming device. Compared to the typical smart TV, standalone streamers such as the Roku Streaming Stick and Amazon Fi...
Abstract: There was a time when, if I wanted to watch a movie at home, I needed to get a copy on a VHS cassette! Then came DVDs, and VHS went the way of the dodo. But that was then, and now DVDs look almost prehistoric due to streaming services. We stream movies fr...
Published: 2017-12-02, Author: Samuel , review by: arstechnica.com
Great channel library, Doesn't funnel you into any particular digital content marketplace, The Ultra offers a strong selection of ports, Cheaper than NVIDIA Shield TV and Apple TV 4K, Dolby Atmos audio support
No Dolby Vision HDR, HDR content availability is still limited, as on all streaming devices, Lackluster voice controls, You'll see some ads in the interface, The Ultra doesn't include an HDMI cable
AudioBoth the Roku Ultra and the Streaming Stick+ support modern audio formats, including Dolby Atmos.Further ReadingSpatial audio is the most exciting thing to happen to pop music since stereoIt should be noted that the same content availability problems...
It's similar in size to the firstgen Chromecast and previous Fire TV Stick, Roku OS is simple and easy to navigate, with apps for just about every streaming service in existence, The Stick and Stickare plenty fast, The included TV volume and power control
The streaming service buttons aren't configurable. There's also no headphone jack for private listening, and the volume controls don't work with soundbars, The login methods range from app to app, and you can't use the microphone for standard text inputs
Ever since Google unveiled the Chromecast in 2013, it feels like the rest of the industry has been playing catch-up. The Chromecast's ease of use, speed, and low cost have proven difficult to copy. Roku and Amazon have been making stick-shaped streaming p...
