Roku Ultra 4K Streaming Player vs Roku Streaming Stick (2025)

Buy the Ultra if you have a 4K HDR TV and want the best picture and sound Roku makes. Buy the Streaming Stick if your TV is 1080p or you want a cheap, hidden player that powers off the TV's USB port. The Ultra adds Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision and Atmos, a rechargeable remote with a lost-remote button, and a USB port for local files. The Stick is smaller and simpler, but caps at 1080p with no HDR and no wired network. Owners rate the Stick higher, though from far more reviews; professional testers score the Ultra higher.

• Choose the Roku Ultra if you have a 4K HDR TV, want Dolby Vision and Atmos, and prefer a wired Ethernet connection.
• Choose the Roku Streaming Stick if you have a 1080p TV or want a low-profile player that draws power from the TV's USB port.