Roku Ultra
Score: 83/100
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 2nd Gen Black
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Roku Ultra 2024 is Roku's fastest streaming player, offering 30% quicker performance, Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet and premium Dolby Vision/HDR10+/Dolby Atmos support. Its lack of Apple AirPlay 2/HomeKit and a barrel-style power connector are notable trade-offs. Best for cord-cutters seeking top-tier performance and a feature-rich remote for a cinematic home-theater experience.
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) is a compact dongle with Wi-Fi 6, a powerful 2.5 GHz CPU and Dolby Vision/Atmos support, running Google TV. It lacks Ethernet and AI upscaling, which may affect network stability and upscaling quality. Great for portable, budget-friendly 4K streaming on the go.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 GBbest | 2 GBbest | |
4 GB | 8 GBbest | |
— | 60 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.5 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 18 gbest | 28 g |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Roku OS | Google TV |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos | DTS:X, DTS HD, Dolby Atmos, MP3, AAC, RM, FLAC |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Controls(1) | ||
Remote Type | Rechargeable Voice Remote Pro with backlit buttons | Voice remote |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 18 g | 28 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 124.46×25.4×127 mm mm | 90 x 40 x 165 mm mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers hail the Roku Ultra 2024 as the most powerful and fastest Roku device, emphasizing its lightning-fast interface, seamless 4K/Dolby Vision/HDR10+ playback, and premium remote that together deliver a cinematic experience for any living-room setup.
Everyday users consistently praise the ultra-fast app launches, smooth 4K streaming over Wi-Fi 6, and the convenience of the Voice Remote Pro with its finder and headphone jack, while recurring complaints focus on shipping limitations, the barrel-style power connector, and occasional Wi-Fi range concerns.
“pretty much the same spec as we usually get on larger TV boxes”
“absolutely crazy smooth”
Professional reviewers praise the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) for delivering performance on par with much larger TV boxes, highlighting its smooth interface and substantial CPU/GPU improvements, while noting the lack of AI upscaling as the main drawback.
Everyday users consistently commend the device for lag-free 4K streaming, portable form factor, and responsive UI, with few complaints aside from the missing AI super-resolution capability.
