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Trying to find the difference between Roku Streaming Stick 4K and Roku Express? It's easy to find which device is best for you with a side-by-side comparison chart of our newest models.

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Roku Express
Roku Express 4K
Roku® Streaming Stick® 4K
Roku® Streambar®
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Roku OS

The most popular streaming apps (Netflix, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Disney+ and much more...)
Access to free TV on The Roku Channel
Works with Siri, Alexa, and Google

Key features

4K & HDR
HDR10+
Dolby Vision®
Fast channel launch
Wi-Fi®
USB port

Remote

Voice remote
TV power and volume buttons

Audio

Built-in speakers
Auto-speech clarity
Quiets loud commercials
Bluetooth® headphone mode & music streaming
Dolby Audio™
  1. A paid subscription or other payments may be required to access some channel content. Channels are subject to change and vary by country.
  2. 4K on Roku players requires a compatible 4K TV with HDMI HDCP 2.2 port, and High Speed HDMI Cable. 4K on Roku players and Roku TV requires 4K content. 4K content may be limited or unavailable and may require additional payment to access. Check with the 4K channel provider for specific bandwidth requirements to access its 4K content.
  3. HDR on Roku players requires a compatible HDR TV with HDMI HDCP 2.2 port, and High Speed HDMI Cable. HDR on Roku players and Roku TV requires HDR content. HDR content may be limited or unavailable and may require additional payment to access. Check with the HDR channel provider for specific bandwidth requirements to access its HDR content.
  4. Hotel or dorm use requires a wireless-connected phone/computer, power adapter, USB cable (for players), Roku streaming device (Roku TV, Roku player, Roku Streaming Stick) and Roku remote. The Roku mobile app remote does not work with this feature. Hotel and dorm connect feature is only available on select Roku TV models. For more information or tips, visit support.roku.com
  5. Compatible with iOS® and Android™ devices. Limitations apply to the Roku mobile app for Windows devices. Please see support.roku.com for device compatibility information.
  6. Limitations may apply. Screen mirroring is only supported on select Roku TV models, Express (Model 3900), and Express+ (Model 3910) when connected via an HDMI cable. Please see support.roku.com for device compatibility information.
Frequently Asked Questions

Which Roku device is the best for my streaming needs?

It’s easy to find the best Roku device for you! If you’re brand new to streaming, Roku Express is a great, easy-to-use player, and will have you streaming like a pro in no time. If you’re looking for something more powerful and portable, Roku® Streaming Stick® 4K  features brilliant 4K picture quality and a long-range Wi-Fi® receiver for seamless streaming, even in rooms farther from your router.

Want to upgrade any TV with both powerful streaming and premium sound? Check out Roku® Streambar®. Which provide crisp, clear dialogue alongside stunning 4K streaming.

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