The 49 - inch TCL
Roku 4K Smart TV is currently on sale for $ 330 from Amazon — only $ 10 more than the 43 - inch model right now — saving you $ 150.
Starting this spring, TCL will release a slew of
Roku 4K TVs with Dolby Vision HDR, including a 50 - inch model for just $ 500.
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Cut the cord with
this Roku 4K media streamer.
Not exact matches
Those with
4K TVs will have a less tempting option with
Roku's $ 70
4K HDR Streaming Stick +, which is a relatively hefty cost when you already own Google or Amazon streaming devices, and it's all in the name of the YouTube app, YouTube casting, or the Amazon Prime Video app.
It's one of the best streaming sticks from
Roku and the savings is great — especially if you have a
4K TV.
Two of the new
Roku devices unveiled Monday can stream video in
4K HDR — the same resolution as the new Apple TV
4K — and they both cost significantly less than Apple's offering.
The
Roku Ultra can also stream content in
4K HDR content (again, HDR10 only, no Dolby Vision) up to 60 fps, and includes an ethernet port for more reliable streaming performance.
One note on HDR: The
Roku Streaming Stick + only supports HDR10, not Dolby Vision, so if you have a
4K TV with HDR, make sure it supports that format.
The $ 99.99
Roku Ultra, a standalone device that connects to your TV with an HDMI cable, also looks competitive compared to the $ 179 Apple TV
4K.
The
Roku Ultra costs $ 80 less than the Apple TV
4K, which would make anyone wonder why they'd buy the Apple TV
4K over the Ultra or Streaming Stick +.
Roku's new $ 70 Streaming Stick + streams in the same
4K HDR at 60 fps video resolution as the $ 179 Apple TV
4K, but for under half the price.
Roku announced five new media streaming devices on Monday, which all include some performance and video upgrades, while some will directly compete with the new Apple TV
4K for a place next to your TV.
Unlike recent updates by
Roku and Amazon to their respective streaming devices, Apple opted to not include
4K streaming capabilities, sticking with 1080p high definition video instead.
Experience amazing
4K Ultra HD resolution through the LED backlit system, and enjoy your favorite streaming apps thanks to the integrated
Roku functionality.
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We've also shipped digital storefronts like the Google Chrome Store, consumer electronics like the Vizio M - Series TVs, and TV boxes like the
Roku 2, 3, and
4k.
The PlayMaji team at large has a diverse background and has shipped games like Ratchet & Clank and Titanfall, digital storefronts like the Google Chrome Store, and consumer electronics like the Vizio M - Series TVs and
Roku 2, 3, and
4k.
The
Roku 4, which costs only $ 120, is easier to navigate, and it does some solid
4K output, but it doesn't do UltraHD — which is
4K plus the beauty of HDR, a relatively new tech that reveals all the details usually lost in really dark and really bright scenes while expanding the number of colors you can see on screen.
Finally, the
Roku Ultra is best for those needing the best of everything with
4K HDR, Dolby Digital Plus decode, voice search and a lost remote finder.
According to its supported devices page, the 4th generation Apple TV, Apple TV
4K and all
Roku TV devices will be supported by the YouTube TV app.
if you want a giant screen you may be better off simply grabbing the M - series and adding a
4K streamer like a
Roku Ultra, Apple TV
4K, or Fire TV.
The
Roku Ultra and
Roku Premiere — both of which also support
4K video and HDR (high dynamic range)-- support Atmos playback, as does the latest - generation Amazon Fire TV.
Just connect Sony's $ 30,000 projector to your preferred
4K content source — such as the $ 99
Roku Ultra, a $ 179 Apple TV
4K, or your favorite
4K Blu - ray player — and the LSPX - A1 will utilize Sony's «unique
4K SXRD projection and HDR technology» to beam out
4K video «with unprecedented detail, color and contrast.»
Any
4K capable device that supports Google Play — such as the
Roku Ultra or Nvidia Shield — can access these movies via the Google Play app.
Requirements: Recommended internet speed of 10 to 11 Mbps; Vizio,
Roku, or LG
4K TVs,
4K - enabled
Roku devices or Nvidia Shield TV device paired with compatible
4K Ultra HD TV.
From there,
Roku returns to its hockey - puckish form factor all the way up to the 130 - dollar
Roku Ultra, which includes
4K HDR video capability, a micro-SD card slot, optical audio output, an Ethernet port, voice recognition and that clever headphone jack built into the remote so you can binge - watch all night without disturbing others.
Why should you buy this: More
4K support than Nvidia Shield TV, better gaming than
Roku Premiere +, built - in Alexa, and a great price.
TiVo's new box does it, the new
Roku box will, and most
4K Ultra HD TVs do.
Requirements: Recommended minimum 10 Mbps download speeds; select Ultra HD TVs, PC, or
4K - capable
Roku models hooked up to
4K Ultra HD TV.
Requirements: 20 Mbps internet connection; Chromecast Ultra, Nvidia Shield, or
4K - capable
Roku model connected to a
4K TV, among other Google devices.
Requirements: Recommended internet speed of 25 Mbps or higher; Ultra HD TVs with Android TV OS and select Samsung and LG TVs; or
4K - capable
Roku models, Amazon Fire TV, Nvidia Shield TV, or Chromecast Ultra hooked up to a
4K TV.
Requirements: Recommended minimum download speed of 10 Mbps or higher; app available on select Samsung, Hisense, Vizio, and Sony Bravia Ultra HD TVs,
4K - capable
Roku models, Amazon Fire TV, or Nvidia Shield TV streaming box.
And while it doesn't support
4K HDR video — you'll need the $ 70
Roku Streaming Stick + for that — the Express does handle 1080p and 60 - frames - per - second videos without issue.
Feature-wise everything else is roughly the same as the
Roku 3, so if you don't have a
4K TV there's no reason to pay the extra money right now.
Most other
Roku OS 8 features focus on antenna integration for smart TVs and on
4K playback, neither of which apply to the
Roku Express.
For $ 20 more, the
Roku Streaming Stick + is an easy pick for
4K HDR TV owners, as it effectively replaces our previous pick, the
Roku Premiere +, with better features and a lower price.
At $ 179 for 32 GB or storage, or $ 199 for 64 GB, the Apple TV
4K is still over twice the price of the
Roku Premiere +, but has support for Dolby Vision and apps.
Assuming you have a
4K HDR television, the 2017 Fire TV streams crisper, more color - rich video for the same $ 70 price as
Roku's Streaming Stick + and Google's Chromecast Ultra.
So while
Roku players include a handy «
4K Spotlight» app, and Amazon's Fire TV marks Ultra HD video on the home screen, you're on your own with Chromecast.
And if you do want
4K resolution, take a look at the new
Roku Streaming Stick +, which is available at Amazon for $ 69.
Amazon's Fire TV and
Roku's Streaming Stick + support both of those services, and Google's Chromecast Ultra supports YouTube in
4K HDR as well.
If you don't need to stream UltraHD
4K content, the
Roku Streaming Stick is the best option available today.
Compared to other
4K HDR streaming devices such as the Xiaomi Mi Box and Chromecast Ultra, the
Roku Streaming Stick + ($ 70) supports more sources of
4K and
4K HDR content.
4K Everywhere
Roku has refreshed its lineup of media players with lower prices, so bringing streaming video to every screen in your home just got a little more accessible.
The smallest, cheapest TCL
Roku TV lacks
4K and HDR, but that doesn't matter as much on a small screen.
And with Amazon's trove of
4K and
4K HDR video, the Shield is on even footing with
Roku's Ultra HD library.
It's also one of a handful of streaming boxes with
4K HDR video support, alongside the
Roku Premiere +,
Roku Ultra, Xiaomi Mi Box, and the original Nvidia Shield TV.
It's the ideal streamer for PC gamers who also want to play those games in their living room, for media hoarders who want to build a cheap a Plex server, for cord - cutters in search of over-the-air DVR solutions, for Kodi enthusiasts with that media center's morally dubious plug - ins, for
4K HDR TV owners who have an aversion to
Roku, or for people who just want as much computing power as they can get.
It supports all the major streaming services, and displays
4K video with HDR, including Dolby Vision, which
Roku can't.