AGPTEK HDMI Media Player Black
Score: 72/100
Roku Premiere
Score: 72/100Rankings
The AGPTEK Black Mini HDMI Media Player offers durable aluminum construction and extensive codec support with full-HD 1080p output. Its lack of 4K and reliance on an IR remote with missing batteries constrain advanced use. Suited for travelers and simple home media playback.
The Roku Premiere delivers smooth 4K/HDR streaming with a responsive quad-core processor and a voice-enabled remote. It trades off Ethernet, USB data ports and modern power connectors, making it ideal for budget-conscious users who want 4K without wired networking.
| Attribute | | |
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| ↓ lower better | 249 g | 36 gbest |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
2 | 6best | |
8,192 GBbest | — | |
1best | 0 | |
1best | 1best | |
— | 1 yearsbest |
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Display(1) | ||
Display Resolution | 1080p | 3840x2160 |
Audio(2) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, FLAC, APE, AC3, ATRA | Dolby Digital, DTS |
Audio Output Channels | 2 | 6 |
Ports(1) | ||
USB Ports | 1 | 0 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 249 g | 36 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 87×145×84 mm mm | 36 x 17 x 84 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the AGPTEK Black Mini for its ultra-compact, durable build, broad codec and subtitle support, and solid 1080p HDMI performance. They appreciate its versatile connectivity and large storage capability, but criticize the absence of 4K, networking, and a more sophisticated UI, noting that the remote's missing batteries and occasional IR range issues detract from the overall experience.
Everyday users love the plug-and-play ease, compact form factor, and reliable playback of diverse file types, especially for travel, RVs, and secondary TVs. Recurring complaints focus on limited 1080p resolution, lack of streaming, inconsistent handling of very large hard drives, remote battery inconvenience, and occasional subtitle lag on high-bitrate videos.
“very very compact”
“plug in HDMI, connect Wi-Fi, done”
“tons of fun”
Professional reviewers consistently commend the Roku Premiere for its unbeatable price-to-performance ratio, easy setup, and crisp 4K/HDR picture quality. They appreciate the responsive quad-core processor and the extensive Roku channel library, while noting the trade-off of missing Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 and a premium remote.
Everyday users love how quickly they can get the device up and running and enjoy the sharp 4K picture and compact form factor. Common praise centers on the included accessories and voice remote, while recurring complaints focus on Wi-Fi reliability, the outdated micro-USB power connector and the lack of additional ports.
