Roku Streaming Stick 4K 2021 or Roku Express 4K+ Streaming Media Player
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Our take on the Roku Streaming Stick 4K 2021 or Roku Express 4K+ Streaming Media Player
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a thumb-sized HDMI streamer that plugs directly into a TV and runs the Roku OS. It supports 4K HDR, including Dolby Vision, and has a faster processor and dual-band Wi-Fi with a long-range radio compared with the older Streaming Stick+. The Express 4K+ is the cheaper sibling: same 4K HDR platform and Roku interface, but a small set-top box with an HDMI cable instead of a stick, and no Dolby Vision. Both suit people who want the widest app selection and a simple interface without paying for a premium box. Reviewers generally rate Roku's interface and search above rivals, while noting the basic remote and modest internal storage.
- Plugs straight into the HDMI port, so nothing sits on a shelf
- Supports 4K HDR including Dolby Vision
- Fast, simple Roku OS with a large app catalog
- Cross-service search and a good mobile app remote
- Long-range Wi-Fi radio helps on distant routers
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What reviewers say
Owners and reviewers praise the quick setup, the clean Roku interface and the wide app selection. Many call it the best value for a 4K streamer. Common complaints are the ad-heavy home screen, the plain remote and the small amount of storage.
- SetupPraisedOwners say it is running within minutes of plugging it in.
- InterfaceMixedReviewers like the simple layout but dislike the sponsored tiles and ads.
- RemoteMixedThe remote is easy to use, but lacks headphone audio and hands-free voice.
Questions and answers
- Is the Streaming Stick 4K better than the Express 4K+?
- The Stick adds Dolby Vision and a hidden stick design. The Express 4K+ uses the same 4K HDR platform in a small box with an HDMI cable and no Dolby Vision.
- Does it need a 4K TV to work?
- No. It works on any TV with an HDMI port and scales down to 1080p. You only get 4K and HDR on a compatible TV and input.
- Does the remote control the TV?
- Yes. The remote sends power and volume commands to many TVs over HDMI-CEC or infrared, so you can often use one remote.
- Can I use wired Ethernet?
- Not directly. There is no Ethernet port, so it relies on Wi-Fi unless you add a separate adapter.
- What is in the box?
- The player, a voice remote with batteries, a USB power cable and adapter, and a quick start guide.
- Does it support Dolby Atmos?
- It passes through Dolby Atmos audio on supported apps and hardware, but the format depends on your TV or soundbar.
