Compare Roku streaming players

Trying to find the difference between a Roku Streaming Stick vs Roku Ultra? It's easy to find which device is best for you with a side-by-side comparison chart of all of our streaming players.

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Roku Express
Roku Express 4K
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
Roku Ultra (2024)
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Roku OS

100+ free live TV channels
Stream live sports & local news
Works with Siri, Alexa, and Google

Key features

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

Remote

Voice remote with TV power & volume buttons
Lost remote finder
Rechargeable remote
Hands-free voice controls
Bluetooth® Headphone Mode
Personal shortcuts

Audio

Built-in speakers
Auto-speech clarity
Quiets loud commercials
Bluetooth® Headphone Mode & music streaming
Dolby Atmos®
Dolby Audio™
Frequently Asked Questions

Roku Streaming Stick 4K vs. Roku Ultra—what’s the difference?

Both streaming players feature 4K, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ picture quality. However, Roku Ultra has Bluetooth® private listening built-in and sports our best Wi-Fi®, along with an Ethernet port. It also comes with our best remote, which features a lost remote finder, rechargeable battery, and hands-free voice controls. If you're looking for portability, Roku Streaming Stick 4K is still your best bet, as it can easily plug directly into your TV and is small enough to take on-the-go.

    What is the difference between Roku Express and Roku Express 4K?

    Roku Express streams HD picture quality, while Roku Express 4K can stream in 4K picture and HDR colour. This means that Both feature a dual-band WiFi® connection meaning that you’ll enjoy a smoother streaming experience, even with multiple devices connected to your network. There’s also Roku Express 4K+, which is the same as Roku Express 4K but includes a voice remote with TV controls.

      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 or 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.ku 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. Hotel or dorm use requires a wireless-connected phone/computer, power adaptor, 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 campus connect feature is only available on select Roku TV models. For more information or tips, visit support.roku.com
      4. 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.
      5. Limitations may apply. Screen mirroring is only supported on select Roku TV models, and Roku players when connected via an HDMI cable. Please see support.roku.com for device compatibility information.