Experts prefer Roku Express over Roku Premiere
On 29 Dec 2024 (12 days ago) we went through 76 Streaming Player expert endorsements .
Currently, Roku Express received 2 endorsements from TechRadar (7 Oct 2022) and Reviewed (25 Jul 2023). Meanwhile, Roku Premiere did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | WIRED | TechRadar | Business Insider | Reviewed | The Verge | PCMag | IGN | Tom's Guide | Digital Trends | CNET |
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14 | +2 | $28 | Roku Express The Roku Express is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content availability, good picture and sound quality, and a user-friendly interface, making it suitable for casual streaming users. | - | 5 | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $27 | Roku Premiere | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- 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 - On 25 Jul 2023 Reviewed ranked Roku Express as #7
Rank Streaming Player ... ... #7 out of 7 Roku Express Source: www.reviewed.com
Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | WIRED | TechRadar | Business Insider | Reviewed | The Verge | PCMag | IGN | Tom's Guide | Digital Trends | CNET |
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1 | - | Check price | 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. | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2 | - | $39 | 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. | 1 | 9 | - | 3 | 3 |
5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
3 | - | $75 | Roku Ultra 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. | 4 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - |
4 | - | Check price | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content options, 4K resolution, HDR and Dolby Vision support, fast navigation, and gaming capabilities, making it a recommended choice for users seeking a user-friendly and high-quality streaming experience. | 5 | 8 | 4 | - | 4 | - | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
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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:
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- The Roku Express is the least expensive streamer on the market, making it a great value for those on a budget.
- The performance of the Roku Express is excellent, with quick app loading and a responsive interface.
- The Roku Express offers access to Roku's superb operating system, which is considered the favorite overall smart TV streaming system.
- The Fire TV Stick offers more features and speed, including Alexa integration, but its interface pushes users towards Amazon's own video content.
- The Express Plus and Fire TV Stick offer voice remotes that can control TV functions, which may be worth the extra $10 for some users.
- The Roku Express only streams in 1080p, so users looking for 4K HDR streaming will need to upgrade to a different model.
- 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
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- 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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- Smartphone remote controlled
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- Internet radio playback
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- Smartphone remote controlled
- Voice search
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- Internet video playback