Simple and straightforward to navigate, Smartphone app lets you control the Roku if the remote control isn't easily available, Roku Feed not only lets you select movies and TV shows that are coming soon to receive notifications when they become available
Can only mirror your screen from an Android or Windows device, not an iOS device, Doesn't come with an HDMI cable to connect it to your TV, The remote control doesn't support motion gaming or come with a headphone jack like the Roku 3 does, Lacks any voic
The Roku 2 is an ideal buy if you're only after a TV streaming device just so you can watch a wide choice of online services through your TV. It may lack the motion-enabled remote control suitable for gaming that its big brother the Roku 3 boasts, but its...
Abstract: The box is black with a matt black ‘2' on the top. The left side has what looks like a ‘pull away' Roku fabric logo on the left side. The top is clear as is the base apart from rubber insets to stop the unit moving on a shiny surface. The front is also cl...
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Reliable streaming, Speedy processor, Simple to set up and use, Huge app support and platform agnostic
No headphone jack, Limited gaming potential, Universal search a letdown
The Roku 2 works well, but lacks the unique features of its predecessor, or the Roku 3. If you just want a Netflix, YouTube and catch-up TV box then you won't be disappointed. If you want more, then try the Roku 3 or Amazon Fire TV instead...
The Roku 2 is yet another decent media streaming box from the market leader and we like the new Roku Search and MyFeed features. However, these are available on the other Rokus and the slightly high price means you'll want to pay the extra for the better...
Abstract: The Roku 2 streaming box was one of our top picks for giving your TV some internet-smarts, and while it wasn't as fast as the flagship Roku 3, this year's refreshed model packs in some updated internals for what Roku's promising is speedier performance, a...
Despite this, if you can live without the nifty features afforded by the Roku 3's souped-up remote control, the Roku 2 is a capable entertainer. You get the same library of streaming services and the same slick interface as its pricier sibling; for £70, t...
The Roku 2 is just as fast as the Roku 3. The best-in-class Roku platform delivers more apps than competitors, constant updates and doesn't favor one content provider over others. Its interface is lightning-quick, fully customizable and dead simple to use
The 2016 Streaming Stick is a better value overall. The Roku 2 loses the analog outputs and headphone jack remote of the original Roku 2 and the voice search remote of the Roku 3. Some app interfaces are less polished than on rival devices
A nearly perfect mix of speed, features, price and ecosystem make the Roku 2 our favorite streaming device yet....
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Published: 2015-04-15, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
Faster processor, Platform agnostic, Plenty of content
Plasticky remote, No headphone jack or mic
Sporting a new-and-improved processor powering a vast library of streaming content, the Roku 2 - like a fine wine - only gets better with age....
The Roku 2 is just as fast as the Roku 3. The best-in-class Roku platform delivers more apps than competitors, constant updates and doesn't favor one content provider over others. Its interface is lightning-quick, fully customizable and dead simple to use
The 2016 Streaming Stick is a better value overall. The Roku 2 loses the analog outputs and headphone jack remote of the original Roku 2 and the voice search remote of the Roku 3. Some app interfaces are less polished than on rival devices
A nearly perfect mix of speed, features, price and ecosystem make the Roku 2 our favorite streaming device yet....
