Consumer Score
In comparison:
9.7
Amazing
Experts prefer Roku Express over Roku 3
On 3 Apr 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 73 Streaming Player expert endorsements .
Currently, Roku Express received 2 endorsements from Reviewed (25 Jul 2023) and TechRadar (7 Oct 2022). 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 25 Jul 2023
Reviewed ranked Roku Express as #7 Rank Streaming Player ... ... #7 out of 7 Roku Express Source: www.reviewed.com - On 7 Oct 2022
TechRadar ranked Roku Express as #5
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Roku Express The best streaming stick for good value HD content... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com
Where to buy?
Roku 3 
Roku Express Customers like Roku Express noticeably 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.
Roku 3
Roku Express
Roku Express
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.
Roku Express, the cheaper 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 Roku 3 and Roku Express receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Roku 3 | |
| Roku Express |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Streaming Player |
Roku Express is more popular than Roku 3
It's fairly safe to say that Roku Express is a more popular streaming player than Roku 3, based on its 100,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Customers who view Roku 3 and Express often consider Roku Premiere, a pricier option.
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Roku 3 and Express | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Roku Premiere | $32 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | |
 | Nvidia Shield | $149 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 6 expert recommendations | |
 | Chromecast with Google TV HD | $20 |
In comparison:
Chromecast with Google TV HD ranks #14 out of 42. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.3 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
 | Roku Express 4K Plus | $33 |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | |
As can be seen below, Roku Express 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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No expert reviews linked yet for Roku 3.
Expert reviews [23]
Total expert reviews: 23
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by techadvisor | 90 |
| Average score based on 23 reviews | 73 |
| Lowest score by CNET | 40 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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
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From Seller:
- Watch what you love: Start streaming with a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV, including Roku Originals and 275 plus live TV channels for free on The Roku Channel
- Quick and easy setup: It’s easy to get started with everything you need included in the box, including a High Speed HDMI Cable—just plug it into your TV and connect to the internet
- Read more
No manufacturer information linked for Roku 3.
Official Urls:
https://www.roku.com/en-ca/products/roku-express EAN Numbers: 0043396313613, 0082652982149, 0829610001791, 0829610003252, 0829610003887
UPC Numbers: 043396313613, 082652982149, 829610003252, 829610003887
Model Numbers: 3930R, 829610001791
Video Quality
4K Capable 4K or Ultra-HD is the latest (and highest) screen resolution for TV sets. If you have a 4K TV, you must have a 4K capable TV box or stick in order to stream at the maximum resolution. For reference, 4 ... Show more
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Web Content
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Major Apps Available
Does the device have some of the most popular apps/channels?
- 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
- Netflix
- Hulu
- Amazon Prime or Instant Video
Amazon Video, Crackle, HBO NOW, Hulu, Netflix, PBS KIDS, Showtime Anytime, SlingPlayer
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
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
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
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
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
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
- Microphone
- Headphone Jack
- App Specific Buttons (Netflix, YouTube, etc.)
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
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
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
Remote
Remote
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
- Wired/Ethernet
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
- 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
- HDMI
- USB
- microSD
- HDMI
- USB
Physical Features
Weight
5 oz
13 oz
Dimensions
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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
TV Box
TV Box
Other Features
- Smartphone remote controlled
- Voice search
- Midnight Mode
- Smartphone remote controlled
- Voice search
- Internet radio playback
- Internet video playback
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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).
Roku Express is a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. It has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Leelbox Q1 or Roku Premiere .
Roku Express was released in 2007. There are dozens of newer streaming players on the market. Show newer Streaming Players
Roku Express is $46.49 cheaper than the average streaming player ($74.99).
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