Roku Streaming Stick+
Score: 76/100
Roku Express 4K+
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Roku Streaming Stick+ delivers 4K HDR streaming with a sleek plug-in form factor and a voice-enabled remote. Its main trade-offs are the lack of Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and a wired Ethernet connection. Ideal for budget-conscious cord-cutters who need portable 4K streaming and strong Wi-Fi coverage.
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 | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.5 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 26 gbest | 45.4 g |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Processor | ARM Cortex A53 | ARM Cortex A55 quad-core |
Display(1) | ||
Maximum Resolution | 4K | 4K UHD |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | 802.11ac |
Controls(1) | ||
Remote Type | Roku Voice Remote with IR TV controls | Voice remote with TV power, volume, mute |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 26 g | 45.4 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 20x12x94 mm | 40.64×21.08×76.2 mm mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Stick+ for its sleek, plug-and-play form factor, strong long-range Wi-Fi, and solid 4K/HDR picture at a budget price, but they criticize the missing Dolby Vision/Atmos support and the lack of an Ethernet port.
Everyday users love the effortless setup, crisp 4K/HDR picture, responsive voice remote, and reliable Wi-Fi range, while recurring complaints focus on occasional overheating, short remote battery life, and intrusive interface ads.
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.
“quick setup, intuitive interface, strong 4K/HDR picture quality”
