Consumer Score
In comparison:
10.0
Amazing
Experts prefer Apple TV 4K over Roku 3
On 3 Apr 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 73 Streaming Player expert endorsements .
Currently, Apple TV 4K received 10 endorsements from Tom's Guide (2 Mar 2024), IGN (1 Mar 2024) PCMag (6 Oct 2023) and 7 others. Meanwhile, Roku 3 did not receive any endorsements this month.
Curious to see this month's entire TV Boxes and Sticks ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 2 Mar 2024
Tom's Guide
ranked Apple TV 4K as #4 Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 13 Apple TV 4K Best streaming device for Apple device owners / Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 1 Mar 2024
IGN ranked Apple TV 4K as #5 Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 7 Apple TV 4K Best 4K Streaming Box for Apple Households... ... ... Source: www.ign.com - On 6 Oct 2023
PCMag ranked Apple TV 4K as #9 Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 9 Apple TV 4K Best for Siri ControlSource: www.pcmag.com - On 15 Feb 2023
The Verge ranked Apple TV 4K as #1
Rank Streaming Player Comment #1 out of 5 Apple TV 4K The best overall streaming player... ... ... Source: www.theverge.com - On 25 Jul 2023
Reviewed ranked Apple TV 4K as #4 Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 7 Apple TV 4K Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.reviewed.com - On 13 Jun 2023
Business Insider ranked Apple TV 4K as #3 Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 6 Apple TV 4K Best high-end... ... ... Source: www.businessinsider.com - On 5 Oct 2023
TechHive ranked Apple TV 4K as #4 Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 4 Apple TV 4K Best high-end media streamerSource: www.techhive.com - On 7 Oct 2022
TechRadar ranked Apple TV 4K as #1 Rank Streaming Player Comment #1 out of 9 Apple TV 4K The best streaming device for iOS... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 5 Oct 2023
WIRED ranked Apple TV 4K as #4 Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 Apple TV 4K For Apple Purists... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 12 Mar 2024
Digital Trends ranked Apple TV 4K as #1 Rank Streaming Player Comment #1 out of 5 Apple TV 4K The best overall streaming device... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com
Where to buy?
Apple TV 4K 
Roku 3 Customers like Apple TV 4K way more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Apple TV 4K
Roku 3
Roku 3
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Apple TV 4K, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Roku 3.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling streaming player receives a consumer score of 8.5 (great). Both Apple TV 4K and Roku 3 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Apple TV 4K |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
|
| Roku 3 | |
| Median best-selling Streaming Player |
Apple TV 4K is more popular than Roku 3
It's fairly safe to say that Apple TV 4K is a more popular streaming player than Roku 3, based on its 10,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Customers who view Apple TV 4K and Roku 3 often consider Nvidia Shield TV Pro, a pricier option.
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Apple TV 4K and Roku 3 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Nvidia Shield TV Pro | $200 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | |
 | Nvidia Shield | $149 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 6 expert recommendations | |
 | Roku Express+ | $170 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | |
 | Amazon Fire TV Cube | $115 | 4 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
As can be seen below, Apple TV 4K is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Roku 3 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | Tom's Guide | IGN | PCMag | The Verge | Reviewed | Business Insider | TechHive | TechRadar | WIRED | Digital Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $200 |  Apple TV 4K | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $46 |  Roku Streaming Stick 4K | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 9 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $48 |  Chromecast with Google TV 4K | 3 | 6 | 2
| 2 | 2 | 4 | - | - | 2 | - |
| 4 | - | $92 |  Roku Ultra 2022 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 5 | - |
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Expert reviews [25]
Total expert reviews: 25
- with a score: 18
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by The Guardian | 100 |
| Average score based on 25 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by Indian Express | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
No expert reviews linked yet for Roku 3.
From Seller:
- Dolby Atmos for immersive, room-filling sound
- A12 Bionic chip gives a big boost to audio, video, and graphics, for even better game and app experiences
- 4K High Frame Rate HDR with Dolby Vision for fluid, crisp video
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From Seller:
- Compact stick design. Plugs discreetly right into the HDMI port. Great for wall mounted TVs
- 2,000+ entertainment channels and counting. By far the most movies, sports, news, music and kids shows of any streaming player
- Read more
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0190198463401, 0190198463531, 0190199532724, 0190199533011
UPC Numbers: 190198463401, 190198463531, 190199532724, 190199533011
Model Numbers: MP7P2LL/A, MXGY2LL/A, MXH02LL/A
No manufacturer information linked for Roku 3.
Web Content
Major Apps Available
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- Netflix
- Hulu
- YouTube
Amazon Cloud Player, Amazon Instant Video, MLB.tv, MLS, MOG, MP3Tunes, MediaFly, NBA, NHL, Netflix, Pandora, Picasa, Blockbuster, Rdio, SHOUTcast, TuneIn, Vimeo, Vudu, WSJ Live, CNBC, Crackle, Facebook, Flickr, HBO GO, Hulu Plus, Live365
Downloadable Content Some media devices offer the opportunity to download content (rather than stream it) for a quicker experience uninterrupted by buffering. An example of this is Apple TV, which allows users to download ... Show more
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Web Browser Some media streamers will come with a web browser that allows you to search the internet on your TV, in addition to the myriad of apps available for download. While an interesting feature, the experie ... Show more
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Live TV
Live Broadcasts A TV box or stick that connect to broadcast is key for those who want to watch live TV. Oftentimes, you can pay for a subscription to a TV network’s app (HBO, Starz, CBS, etc.), but this can add up fi ... Show more
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Record/Catch-Up TV If the TV box can connect to broadcast TV, you may be able to record live programs and replay past programs within a certain time period. This means no more missing your favorite shows! Set the box to ... Show more
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Pause/Rewind Live TV While watching live TV, you may want to pause the program or rewind a part you missed. Some media streamers are limited in how far you can rewind, such as 30 minutes. Also, if you pause the program fo ... Show more
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Controls
Remote Capabilities If the TV box or stick comes with a remote, it may also double as a microphone or contain a headphone jack for private listening. Microphones are useful in remotes because they allow you to use your v ... Show more
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- Microphone
- Headphone Jack
- App Specific Buttons (Netflix, YouTube, etc.)
Voice Control A microphone—whether in the remote or on the box/stick—allows the user to control the TV using their voice. You can search for programs, change channels and apps, turn volume up or down, turn power on ... Show more
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Smartphone/Tablet Control Some media streamers allow you to control your TV with your smartphone or tablet by downloading an app on your device. The Google Chromcast is one example of a media streamer that does not use a remot ... Show more
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Gaming Controller Options If you plan to use your media streamer for gaming, you’ll need a controller. Some TV boxes and sticks use the remote as a controller, which is sufficient for basic games and kids play. You may also re ... Show more
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Connections
Network Connection Type The different network connections available for media streamers includes Ethernet, wireless/Wi-FI, Bluetooth, satellite, aerial/cable, and AirPlay. Most all media streamers will have Wi-Fi. If you hav ... Show more
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- Wired/Ethernet
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
Device Connection Type The different outputs or device connections include HDMI, digital optical audio output, USB, SD or microSD. TV sticks will connect to your TV through HDMI, but won’t contain any outputs (except for po ... Show more
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- HDMI
- USB
- microSD
Physical Features
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Other Info
Device Type Media streamers come in two types: TV sticks or TV boxes. Generally speaking, there are a few main differences between the two. The most obvious one is size. TV sticks are much more unobtrusive becaus ... Show more
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Other Features
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- Smartphone remote controlled
- Voice search
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Apple TV 4K is a very popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling streaming players and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Nvidia Shield TV Pro or Beelink GT King .
Apple TV 4K is $144.96 more expensive than the average streaming player ($74.99).
Roku 3 is a popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling streaming players and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Nvidia Shield or TiVo Mini .
Roku 3 was released in 2017. There are more than 5 newer streaming players on the market. Show newer Streaming Players
Roku 3 is $64.70 more expensive than an average streaming player ($74.99).
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