Roku Ultra 4K Streaming Player vs Roku Express 4K+
Buy the Roku Ultra if you want the fastest, most fully loaded Roku with a rechargeable voice remote and a wired Ethernet port. Buy the Roku Express 4K+ if you want 4K HDR streaming for less and can live with dual-band Wi-Fi only. The Ultra's best new price is $89.00 at Poshmark as of November 3, 2026, against $59.99 at The Home Depot for the Express 4K+ as of the same date.
Today the Roku Express 4K+ costs $29.01 less at its best price.
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Roku Ultra 4K Streaming Player
4.4Choose the Roku Ultra if you want the top Roku with a rechargeable Voice Remote Pro, Ethernet, Bluetooth and Dolby Vision support.
- Ethernet port for a stable wired connection
- Rechargeable Voice Remote Pro with a headphone jack
- Dolby Vision plus HDR10
- Bluetooth support for private listening
What separates them
| Roku Ultra 4K Streaming Player | Roku Express 4K+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.00 at Poshmark as of November 3, 2026 | $59.99 at The Home Depot as of November 3, 2026 |
| Wired networking | Built-in Ethernet port | Needs a microUSB Ethernet adapter |
| Remote | Voice Remote Pro with rechargeable battery and headphone jack | Standard voice remote, no rechargeable battery |
| HDR formats | HDR10 and Dolby Vision | HDR10 and HDR10+ |
| Bluetooth | Supports Bluetooth devices, including private listening | No Bluetooth audio support |
| AirPlay and HomeKit | Not supported | AirPlay 2 and HomeKit supported |
| Speed | Faster processor and more memory for quicker app loads |
Price history
- Roku Ultra 4K Streaming Player: lowest $79.99 on Nov 2 at PC Richard & Son.
- Roku Express 4K+: lowest $59.99 on Nov 2 at The Home Depot.
Prices at every store
Roku Ultra 4K Streaming Player
- PoshmarkNew
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$89.00Observed Nov 2, 2026, 6:02 PM - mercari.comNew
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$89.00Observed Nov 2, 2026, 6:02 PM - PC Richard & SonNew
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$99.99Free shippingObserved Nov 2, 2026, 6:02 PM - TargetNew
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$99.99Free shippingObserved Nov 2, 2026, 6:02 PM
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Specs compared
| Spec | Roku Ultra 4K Streaming Player | Roku Express 4K+ |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Black | Black |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | — |
| Supported Services | Hulu, Netflix, YouTube | — |
| With Remote Included | Yes | — |
| With Local Playback | Yes | — |
| HD Type | Ultra HD (4K) | — |
| Assistant Support | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri | — |
| With Bluetooth Device Support | Yes | — |
| size | — | Roku Express 4K+ Streaming Player |
| Resolution | — | 4K |
What reviewers say
Roku Ultra 4K Streaming Player
Owners rate the Ultra highly, at 4.4 out of 5 from about 1,200 ratings, and most praise the fast interface, the rechargeable remote and stable streaming. Complaints tend to focus on price and occasional app or remote quirks.
- Fast, simple Roku interface
- Rechargeable Voice Remote Pro with headphone jack
- Reliable wired and wireless streaming
- Good 4K HDR picture quality
- Costs more than Roku's stick players
- Remote can lose pairing or need recharging
- Some apps load slowly or crash
- Ads on the home screen
Roku Express 4K+
Owners and reviewers generally rate the Express 4K+ as one of the best value 4K streamers. They praise the fast setup, the simple Roku interface and the picture quality for the price. Complaints center on the ad-heavy home screen, the lack of Dolby Vision and the need for an adapter for wired networking.
Questions and answers
- Is the Roku Ultra worth $30 more than the Express 4K+?
- Yes if you want Ethernet, a rechargeable remote with a headphone jack, Bluetooth and Dolby Vision. If you stream over strong Wi-Fi on a budget TV, the Express 4K+ covers the basics.
- Which has better picture quality?
- Both output 4K. The Ultra adds Dolby Vision, which helps on TVs that support it; the Express 4K+ adds HDR10+, which helps on TVs that support that instead.
- Which is better for a wired connection?
- The Ultra, which has a built-in Ethernet port. The Express 4K+ needs a microUSB Ethernet adapter sold separately.
- Does either work with Apple AirPlay?
- Only the Express 4K+ supports AirPlay 2 and HomeKit. The Ultra does not.
- Which is better for private listening?
- The Ultra, because its Voice Remote Pro has a headphone jack and it supports Bluetooth headphones. The Express 4K+ does neither.
- Which lasts longer?
- Both are durable streaming boxes with no moving parts. The Ultra's faster hardware will feel current longer as apps get heavier.