Roku Express 4K+
Score: 68/100
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select offers a budget-friendly 4K experience with Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Alexa voice control. Its trade-offs include only 1 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 5 connectivity and modest storage. Best suited for cost-conscious users who want solid 4K streaming without premium features.
Roku Express 4K+ provides compact 4K/HDR streaming with a voice remote that also controls TV power, volume, and mute, making setup effortless. Its drawbacks include the absence of Ethernet, limited 1 GB RAM and 16 GB storage, and lack of Dolby Vision or Atmos support. Best suited for users who want an affordable, easy-to-use 4K streamer for secondary rooms.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1 GBbest | 1 GBbest | |
16 GBbest | 8 GB | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 45.4 g | 42.5 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Processor | ARM Cortex A55 quad-core | MT8698 MCM quad-core 1.7 GHz |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
Display(1) | ||
Maximum Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Roku OS | Vega OS 1.1 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 5 |
Controls(1) | ||
Remote Type | Voice remote with TV power, volume, mute | Alexa Voice Remote with TV controls |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 45.4 g | 42.5 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 40.64×21.08×76.2 mm mm | 29.93×14.0×108.2 mm mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Roku Express 4K+ for its brilliant 4K picture quality, smooth dual-band Wi-Fi streaming, and convenient voice remote, while noting the lack of Ethernet, limited RAM/storage, and absence of Dolby Vision/Atmos.
Everyday users praise the device's effortless setup, reliable 4K/HDR streaming, and handy voice remote, but complain about occasional Wi-Fi buffering, limited storage, and lack of Ethernet or premium HDR/audio formats.
“Fastest app launch for any in its price range... big, bright, crisp signal.”
“underfeatured... catch up with the times”
Professional hands-on reviewers commend the Fire TV Stick 4K Select for delivering the fastest app launches and a bright, crisp 4K picture at an affordable price, emphasizing its Dolby Vision/Atmos support and AI search. However, they criticize its outdated 1 GB RAM, Wi-Fi 5 radio and overall lack of premium features, labeling it under-featured compared to newer sticks.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth 4K streaming, quick app loading, Alexa voice control and the inclusion of free ad-supported TV and cloud gaming. Recurring complaints focus on occasional UI lag, limited storage/RAM and occasional incompatibility with certain apps, as well as the older Wi-Fi standard.
