Reviewed will be doing a full review of the new Streaming Stick 4K, where we'll dive even deeper into the product's hits and misses.
Need help finding products? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. These changes help provide the smoothest possible streaming experience with channels that launch in a snap. The Roku Ultra LT now also supports Dolby Vision for superior picture quality as well as Bluetooth audio streaming and built-in ethernet support. S and will be coming to Canada, Mexico and other Latin American countries in the coming months. Also available on shelf in the U.
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With that in mind, we put the Roku Streaming Stick 4K to the test to see just how well these new features perform. This means it won't take up any space on your TV stand, but it will hang out from your display. Sticks like this are typically easy to install, but they can be a little tricky to slot in depending on the design of your TV's ports. Roku will ship you an extender for free , however, if you end up needing one. The Streaming Stick 4K now features the Roku logo in glossy black against a matte finish.
One of the Streaming Stick 4K 's new features is its updated long-range Wi-Fi receiver, which Roku says is capable of being up to 2x faster than the older model. In my testing, that claim was spot on.
I didn't notice any immediate benefits from the faster connection, but this could be useful for people who have slower internet plans and need to take advantage of every boost they can get.
Though Amazon and Google have opted for content-focused interfaces, Roku still uses an app-focused approach. Rather than bombard you with recommendations for movies and shows right off the bat, the Roku home screen presents you with a simple grid of services. I prefer this design, but some may find it a little dated.
General navigation is smooth, but the device can lag here and there. I also notice a slight uptick in overall responsiveness during navigation. The time it takes to open individual apps is similar on both models, but the new version shaves off about half a second to a second when loading services like Netflix , YouTube, and Disney Plus.
As a whole, though, I wouldn't say the processor upgrade is much of a selling point. The Streaming Stick 4K is fast enough to satisfy most streaming needs, but it's not worth upgrading from the older model just for this improvement alone.
The Streaming Stick 4K finally brings this feature to one of the company's more affordable offerings. But, in most cases, the actual differences are subtle. Since I own a Dolby Vision TV and I'm a big videophile, this is a feature I always look for in a streaming player, but don't expect a huge leap in video quality.
The stick itself is exactly the same, but you get Roku's upgraded Voice Remote Pro instead of the regular remote. The Voice Remote Pro adds two shortcut buttons, a headphone jack for private listening, a built-in rechargeable battery via USB , and most notably, hands-free voice control. Now playing: Watch this: Which Roku is the go-to? We break it down. Our top pick. Roku Express 4K Plus. Our runner-up. Roku Streaming Stick 4K. If you want Dolby Vision and built-in Ethernet.
Roku Ultra. For tight budgets, secondary TVs. Roku Express. For improving sound and streaming. Roku Streambar. For improving your Roku experience. Roku Voice Remote Pro.
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