Consumer Score
In comparison:
Roku 3 ranks #22 out of 42. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.5
Great
Consumer Score
In comparison:
Roku Premiere ranks #7 out of 42. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
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Neither Roku 3 nor Roku Premiere were recommended by experts this month

On 9 Mar 2024 (19 days ago) we went through 73 Streaming Player expert endorsements , however neither Roku 3 nor Roku Premiere were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Streaming Player received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Apple TV 4K or other critically acclaimed TV Boxes and Sticks of this month.

For reference, Apple TV 4K received 10 endorsements this month, from Digital Trends (1 Jan 2024), WIRED (5 Oct 2023) TechRadar (7 Oct 2022) and 7 others.

Rank Change Price Streaming Player
Digital Trends
WIRED
TechRadar
TechHive
Business Insider
Reviewed
The Verge
PCMag
IGN
Tom's Guide
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Apple TV 4K
The Apple TV 4K (2022) has received positive reviews for its content availability, picture and sound quality, setup, and gaming capabilities, making it a versatile streaming device suitable for users who want a comprehensive range of streaming services, impressive picture and sound quality, easy setup, and seamless integration with other Apple devices.
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About our ranking methodology

Customers like Roku Premiere 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 Premiere
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.

Roku Premiere, 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 Premiere receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.

Roku 3
In comparison:
Roku 3 ranks #22 out of 42. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.5
Great
Roku Premiere
In comparison:
Roku Premiere ranks #7 out of 42. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
Median best-selling Streaming Player
In comparison:
Roku 3 ranks #22 out of 42. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.5
Great





Roku Premiere is more popular than Roku 3

It's fairly safe to say that Roku Premiere is a more popular streaming player than Roku 3, based on its 70,000+ 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 Premiere often consider Nvidia Shield, a pricier option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Roku 3 and Premiere
Nvidia Shield $150
In comparison:
Nvidia Shield ranks #23 out of 42. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.3
Great
6 expert recommendations
Amazon Fire TV Cube $115
In comparison:
Amazon Fire TV Cube ranks #26 out of 42.
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7.7
Good
4 expert recommendations
Chromecast with Google TV HD $29
In comparison:
Chromecast with Google TV HD ranks #14 out of 42. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.3
Amazing
4 expert recommendations Cheaper
Roku Ultra 2020 $97
In comparison:
Roku Ultra 2020 ranks #6 out of 42. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
No expert recommendations
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Roku 3 nor Roku Premiere were recommended by key experts who publish TV Boxes and Sticks recommendations.
Rank Change Price Streaming Player
Digital Trends
WIRED
TechRadar
TechHive
Business Insider
Reviewed
The Verge
PCMag
IGN
Tom's Guide
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Apple TV 4K
The Apple TV 4K (2022) has received positive reviews for its content availability, picture and sound quality, setup, and gaming capabilities, making it a versatile streaming device suitable for users who want a comprehensive range of streaming services, impressive picture and sound quality, easy setup, and seamless integration with other Apple devices.
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Roku Streaming Stick 4K
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content, high-quality picture and sound, easy setup, and the option for casual gaming experiences.
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Chromecast with Google TV 4K
The Chromecast with Google TV 4K is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content options, impressive picture and sound quality, and convenient features, making it a reliable and user-friendly choice for home entertainment.
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Roku Ultra 2022
The Roku Ultra 2022 is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content, excellent picture and sound quality, easy setup, and some gaming capabilities, making it suitable for various streaming preferences.
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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
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From Seller:
  • Watch what you love: Upgrade your streaming with a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV, including Roku Originals and 200+ free live TV channels on The Roku Channel
  • Incredible picture, exceptional value: Whether you’re streaming in HD, 4K, or HDR, you’ll enjoy picture quality that’s optimized for your TV with sharp resolution and vivid color
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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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Yes
Web Content
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
PBS Kids
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
No
No
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
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
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
No
No
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
No
No
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
Yes
No
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
Yes
Yes
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
Physical Features
Weight

5 oz
 

7.8 oz
 
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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
  • 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 $62.33 more expensive than an average streaming player ($77.36).

Roku Premiere is a very popular and one of the cheapest options. It's in the top 3 bestselling streaming players and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Chromecast with Google TV HD or Roku Express 4K Plus .

Roku Premiere was released in 2017. There are a lot of newer streaming players on the market. Show newer Streaming Players

Roku Premiere is $49.37 less expensive than an average streaming player ($77.36).

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