Experts prefer Roku Express over TiVo Mini
On 9 Mar 2024 (20 days ago) we went through 73 Streaming Player expert endorsements .
Currently, Roku Express received 2 endorsements from TechRadar (7 Oct 2022) and Reviewed (25 Jul 2023). Meanwhile, TiVo Mini did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | Digital Trends | WIRED | TechRadar | TechHive | Business Insider | Reviewed | The Verge | PCMag | IGN | Tom's Guide |
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15 | - | $32 | 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 | $160 | TiVo Mini | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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 | Digital Trends | WIRED | TechRadar | TechHive | Business Insider | Reviewed | The Verge | PCMag | IGN | Tom's Guide |
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1 | - | $200 | 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. | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
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. | - | - |
9 | 1 | - | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
3 | - | $40 | 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. | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
4 | - | $79 | 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. | - | 5 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - |
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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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60-80 | |
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20-40 | |
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- 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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- TiVo Mini VOX extends your TiVo DVR experience to additional TVs throughout your house for an easy and economical whole-home 4K Ultra HD solution.
- Supports WiFi using the TiVo USB WIFI 5 Adapter, or a wired connection with the TiVo Bridge MoCa 2.0 Adapter or TiVo Bridge Plus MoCa 2.0 Adapter.
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- Netflix
- Hulu
- Amazon Prime or Instant Video
- Netflix
- Hulu
- Amazon Prime or Instant Video
- Wired/Ethernet
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
- Wired/Ethernet
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
- HDMI
- USB
- HDMI
- USB
- Midnight Mode
- Smartphone remote controlled
- Voice search
- Internet radio playback
- Internet video playback
- Smartphone compatible
- Connects to any 4-tuner TiVo DVR
Roku Express is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. It has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Roku Streaming Stick 3500R 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 $45.37 cheaper than the average streaming player ($77.36).
TiVo Mini is a well-known 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 or Roku Express+ .
TiVo Mini was released in 2013. There are dozens of newer streaming players on the market. Show newer Streaming Players
TiVo Mini is $82.61 more expensive than the average streaming player ($77.36).