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Roku 2021: Which streaming player should you buy?
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From the $30 Express to the $100 Ultra we compare Roku’s 2021 lineup.
You can buy all the Roku devices mentioned in this video here:
Roku Express:
Express 4K:
Streaming Stick:
Ultra:
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Even with a Virginmedia Superhub 3 router, I have streaming issues with the Roku Express when used in the next room separated by a single wall. Unless the box and router are in the same room, it’s safer to get the more expensive Ultra model, using the RJ45 network connection via a powerline adapter. Furthermore, some Roku apps don’t work properly, in that navigating within them isn’t fully functional. All but one of the free language course apps don’t even work at all, with the Spanish one being the exception, but despite reporting this issue via the Roku box interface, nothing ever gets corrected. Roku disabled Bitchute too — all part of the control of information and free speech. There’s got to be something better out there!
Roku must come out with a phone service to compete with Apple, it’s going to be the perfect time since Apple is exposing us all to their advantage, millions will soon flee Apple for certain
This is a c|net video? The audio quality is trash.
The 4K+ is now $29, even more of a steal. And my Amazon CC Rewards paid for it.
We can clearly see that he’s wearing a lav mic, but the audio sounds like it was recorded from the next room with the door closed.
Do you have to pay for the other channels as well or does the price of Roku include all that
This looks like it made by me, not CNET.
‘My remote started killing batteries will you send me a replacement?
Roku is kind of garbage quality for being such a big brand.
Cant afford a mic, Cnet?
I have an express 4k plus for my travel bag. I tried the stick and the power cord kept breaking.
I have an ultra in all my rooms.
Can the Ultra go behind the tv too?
Way too any ads!
Put a fire stick on my roku.
When I took it off I could not get the channels to work. Any thing I can do.
I have bought several of these devices and they all literally stink and are useless. It won’t stay connected for more than several minutes, and will do nothing but keep buffering even if the signal is “excellent”. Then it will manually disconnect. There is also no way to change the bandwidth. If you want to play around with your connection all day and maybe get a picture for 30 seconds this device is for you.
You can buy all the Roku devices mentioned in this video here:
Roku Express: https://bit.ly/2QdS0zw
Express 4K: https://bit.ly/33HS3XI
Streaming Stick: https://bit.ly/3hq6ojs
Ultra: https://bit.ly/3ycoprl
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Get the Ultra. It does it all.
You shouldn’t ve uploaded this video with this audio
Roko
Which Roku option has a optical audio output?
Hdmi to tv the opt 5.1 to audio receiver?
Cannot find anyone that talks about these simple audio options!
👎👎 can’t hear you speak
Great video thank you.
What would you recommend for. HD 1080p. Projector. Please
I have recently purchased express hd and found image issues on darker scenes. Is this common? Not had issue with chromcast for exact same content. It has turned a nice item into tech waste as it unviewable in mildly dark scenes let alone a film like John Wick…
I am currently using WDTV as an interface for my RV’s TV. The Youtube interface SUCKS. Just want to be able to easily play youtube vids and playback vids from my external Hard drives.
Not Roku. It’s junk.
The small one is good player but it gets dragged around a lot cause it’s tiny
Buy anything except for a Roku, hey Google stadia would be better, but by all means if you like getting robbed and not getting what you paid for buy a Roku. Disgusting filth of a company.
Does the $40 one have volume control on the remote?
I don’t understand what you mean by:
(@ 3:13) “if there are features on other Roku’s like the Ultra’s Finder Function’ that intrigue you, you can actually get that with the Express 4k plus if you buy the $30 Roku’s voice remote pro. Combining the voice remote pro with the ‘Express 4k plus’ you’re at $70, a $30 savings compared to the Ultra.”
I don’t understand how it can work?
By having both of those Roku’s, how can you have the “Remote Finder Function?” Like on the Ultra?! Because the Ultra has the “Remote Finder Button” on the side of the box, and it sends a signal to the lost remote which then plays a “Beeping sound.”
So, how on earth can this be done with having spent $70 on two devices
yet not having the “box” from the Ultra that has the “button” to send the signal to to lost remote?!
PLEASE elaborate!
I really really need & want you to help me understand, because I am interested in getting a roku, but I was pretty set on the 4k one, but then when you mentioned the “remote finder” I was like omgoodness! That is a feature I would LoVVVVe to have (& yes, would very much like to save $30 haha).
P.S by having both Roku’s are you only using one of the remotes? & can use both devices on two different tv’s? (& only one remote can be found?) idk I’m confused. Lol
Do not buy Roku, if you drop the remote control on the floor just from the sofa it will break and never works again, Bad design.
Can I watch live sports through any of these? I mainly watch UFC fights and NBA
We have roku
We have 5k roku
I want this for sports and to watch movies and maybe pbs. Will this do this .?
Clear concise and exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you.
Xiaomi is Father of Roku…39$ for HDR 4K and even sideloading is supported. And Dolby is surprising because it uses dual audio card.
I prefer the streaming stick 4K it’s inexpensive and it works very well for me.
All Roku is is a device for advertisement. That’s all you get is advertisement every 3 minutes advertisement, The ad button does not help at all. Bull crap Roku sucks.….
You can’t possibly be from CNET! You have the worst microphone sound in the history of YouTube..LMAO
Thank you…informative, concise, helpful ~ Thank you! Your voice really competes with music, hard to hear you and admittedly would prevent me from tuning in to more. Hopefully an easy fix and helpful feedback. Thanks for your hard work and informative video 🙂. Going with the roku 4 plus and perhaps the add on “finder feature” as well. Going to play your video again to confirm etc. We Don’t loose remote often, but when we do, it is disruptive. I have looked into apple tags etc, but I am Verry glad to learn about this feature roku offers….THAT lil tidbit was MOST helpful 😎. Thanks Again!
Don’t buy Roku 4k stick. Horrible company. The remote does constant battery checking which shows on screen and cannot select anything during analysis. Save your money and buy Amazon Firestick 4k.
My Roku Express recently but the dust! It shows that it has excellent strength WiFi, but refuses to connect. My Roku TV works fine though.