Compare Roku streaming players

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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Key features

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
4K & HDR
HDR10+
Dolby Vision®
Fast app launch
Wi-Fi®

Remote

Included batteries
Pre-set app shortcuts
TV power & volume buttons
Voice search & control

Audio

Quiets loud commercials
Frequently Asked Questions

Which Roku device is the best for my streaming needs?

Finding the best streaming device for you is easy! If you're new to streaming, Roku Streaming Stick is a great, simple HD player to start with. For an upgrade, Roku Streaming Stick Plus offers brilliant 4K picture and vivid HDR color. If you need something more powerful, Roku Streaming Stick 4K provides seamless, brilliant 4K and Dolby Vision® streaming, along with long-range Wi-Fi that you can take anywhere.

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    What you should know
    A paid subscription or other payments may be required to access some channel content. Channels are subject to change and vary by country.
    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.
    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.
    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
    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.
    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.