Experts prefer Roku Express over Zoomtak T8 Plus 2
On 9 Mar 2024 (19 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, Zoomtak T8 Plus 2 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 | Check price | Zoomtak T8 Plus 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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 | |
0-20 |
- 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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- Netflix
- Hulu
- Amazon Prime or Instant Video
- App Specific Buttons (Netflix, YouTube, etc.)
- Web Browser
- Wired/Ethernet
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
- Wired/Ethernet
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
- HDMI
- USB
- HDMI
- USB
- SD
- Midnight Mode
- Smartphone remote controlled
- Voice search
- Internet radio playback
- Internet video playback
- 4K media player, supporting 4K HDR at 60Hz
- Comes with Smart IR Remote Control with programmable color-keys
- Power Adapter
- IR remote control
- HDMI Cable
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).