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Abstract: There was a time when, if I wanted to watch a movie at home, I needed to get a copy on a VHS cassette! Then came DVDs, and VHS went the way of the dodo. But that was then, and now DVDs look almost prehistoric due to streaming services. We stream movies fr...
Published: 2017-12-02, Author: Samuel , review by: arstechnica.com
Great channel library, Doesn't funnel you into any particular digital content marketplace, The Ultra offers a strong selection of ports, Cheaper than NVIDIA Shield TV and Apple TV 4K, Dolby Atmos audio support
No Dolby Vision HDR, HDR content availability is still limited, as on all streaming devices, Lackluster voice controls, You'll see some ads in the interface, The Ultra doesn't include an HDMI cable
AudioBoth the Roku Ultra and the Streaming Stick+ support modern audio formats, including Dolby Atmos.Further ReadingSpatial audio is the most exciting thing to happen to pop music since stereoIt should be noted that the same content availability problems...
It's similar in size to the firstgen Chromecast and previous Fire TV Stick, Roku OS is simple and easy to navigate, with apps for just about every streaming service in existence, The Stick and Stickare plenty fast, The included TV volume and power control
The streaming service buttons aren't configurable. There's also no headphone jack for private listening, and the volume controls don't work with soundbars, The login methods range from app to app, and you can't use the microphone for standard text inputs
Ever since Google unveiled the Chromecast in 2013, it feels like the rest of the industry has been playing catch-up. The Chromecast's ease of use, speed, and low cost have proven difficult to copy. Roku and Amazon have been making stick-shaped streaming p...
Abstract: Roku launched a higher-end Stick this year, and it could now be considered the best streaming device on the market.The Roku Streaming Stick has been a handy device, but it lacked HDR and sometimes it had difficulties with Wi-Fi connections due to it being...
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Published: 2017-10-28, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
The Roku Streaming Stick Plus delivers 4K and HDR video in a compact package for an affordable price. Its dead-simple interface puts every streaming service on a level playing field. Roku has more 4K HDR apps and better search than competitors. Its respon
The menus can seem dated compared to rivals, and some apps use old-school layouts. Voice search and control is worse than some competitors
With its simple design and focus on features you'll actually use, Roku's affordable 4K HDR streamer is one you should get...
Published: 2017-10-26, Author: Stephen , review by: 4k.com
Very affordable, Full HDR Capacity (HDR10), Roku TV platform crammed with media apps, Flexible interface, 4K support
Search needs some work, No audio jack for the remote, No Dolby Vision support
Quite simply, it's hard not to love the Roku Streaming Stick+. With this tight little device, Roku has basically placed the best smart TV and graphics support features (HDR, 4K) of its most powerful and pricey streaming set-top boxes into a much smaller a...
Features 4K/HDR, Only $70, Alexa voice search remote works well, Fast performance
No Dolby Vision HDR
You can't really go wrong with either Roku's Streaming Stick+ or Amazon's new Fire TV. That's not a very exciting conclusion, I suppose, but it's where the streaming hardware market has been going. Everything is getting faster and cheaper, to the point wh...
Abstract: Whether you've just gotten rid of cable or want to supplement your TV package with online video, now's an excellent time to buy a media streaming device. Compared to the typical smart TV, standalone streamers such as the Roku Streaming Stick and Amazon Fi...
Abstract: In a perfect world, cutting the cable cord and setting up a new streaming player would allow you to toss your TV remote in a drawer. One remote should be all you need to control both the streaming device and your television.That hasn't been the case with...
