Roku: Which streaming player should you buy?

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What’s the best Roku to buy this year? In this video, I am comparing the entire Roku 2022 lineup from the Roku Ultra to the least expensive Roku Express.
0:00 Intro
0:39 Roku Express 4K+
2:36 Roku Express (for HD TVs)
3:29 The Roku Channel
3:43 Roku Ultra (with Voice Remote Pro)
5:21 Roku Streaming Stick vs Roku Streaming Stick 4K+
6:13 Conclusion on the best Roku to buy
7:02 Roku Voice Remote Pro
9:39 Further Reading: Best Roku Guide
I am going to show you Roku’s Voice Remote Pro, which you can use on any Roku or Roku TV. It has a rechargeable battery and hands free controls.
There is a reason why Roku is one of the most popular streaming platforms in the U.S. You can pick up an inexpensive Roku Express for about $30 or $40, and it gives new life to older TVs, or older Smart TVs with outdated software.
In the box, you get all the cords you need and a very good remote control. And now with The Roku Channel, you’re getting an almost endless amount of free, ad-supported movies, TV shows and now Roku Originals.
You can read more about which Roku to buy here:
cordcuttingreport.com/best-roku/
Where to buy a Roku
You can buy any Roku streaming device directly from the Roku website, and get free shipping on any order.
It’s the first place worth checking because Roku has the ability to offer exclusive discounts or pricing. There are a number of easy options for checkout.
You can use Paypal, Google Pay (G Pay) or your Roku account when you make a purchase.
Note: These are affiliate links below. If you make a purchase using these links, I may receive a commission, which funds my work. I paid for all the Roku devices seen in this video with my own money. No one is paying for this video, and it's not a sponsored video.
Roku Express: bit.ly/3ITs03B
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Roku Streaming Stick 4K: bit.ly/3yXmacG
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Roku Ultra: bit.ly/3v6ccVh
Roku Voice Remote Pro: bit.ly/3aQfFAq
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@CordCuttingReport Жыл бұрын

Buy a Roku here and get free shipping: Roku Express (affiliate link): bit.ly/3ITs03B Roku Express 4K+ (affiliate link): bit.ly/3aYRdwJ Roku Streaming Stick 4K (affiliate link): bit.ly/3yXmacG Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ (affiliate link): bit.ly/3cq5cMw Roku Ultra (affiliate link): bit.ly/3v6ccVh Roku Voice Remote Pro (affiliate link): bit.ly/3aQfFAq

@TylerLatsha Жыл бұрын

You explained very well exactly what i was trying to understand. Thank you

@joannsimonelli72 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing, Fantastic details!

@FoxRivers778 Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Do you have a video comparing these with the Roku Streambar models?

@arlenepadden1243 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative.

@softwarephil1709 Жыл бұрын

Very good review. 👍

@Sewmore Жыл бұрын

Thanks I have been wanting to know what one to buy for my old tv.

@CordCuttingReport Жыл бұрын

Great! Glad it helped.

@anthonyreddick7161 Жыл бұрын

I have to admit I wasn't sure about Roku at first. But we got the Ultra, and it's great. We have several of the free channels, and some of the paid. We also have Spectrum Streaming(w/ our internet) on ours, and get channels we used to get free w/ OTA. I definitely recommend the Ultra model, because it is a great way to get great programming w/ out the huge bill.

@KeldorDAntrell 8 ай бұрын

"...And get channels we used to get free w/ OTA"? What does 'w/ OTA' mean (and why would you assume that everyone knows what your abbreviations are)? I noticed you don't type out the word 'without' in your final sentence but this still doesn't clarify the earlier abbreviation. What is wrong with you? What is it about the word 'without' that is so special that you must abbreviate it? I notice too the (sic.) "(w/ our internet)" which could be a typographical error meant to be 'w/ out' (for 'without') or a correct abbreviation with the meaning 'with our internet' but because of your weirdo penchant for not typing out the whole of the word 'with', no one can possibly know. Your aversion to the words 'with' and 'without' seems particularly strange considering you *do* go to the lengths of using correct grammar and punctuation.

@zacharylee1995 11 ай бұрын

Loved to buy a Roku whenever I get a Chance ☺️

@miamited69 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel as a video was in my recommendions. Is there any reason to get an antenna other than local news if you have the network apps such as abc, cbs, etc? Thanks

@kimberlypruszynski1122 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this was helpful. We are not very tech savvy and have older model everything, no smart TV (I don't know what it is except not a CRT lol!) so it sounds like the ultra is the way to go?

@AngelWindKiller05 Жыл бұрын

Love the video 🤓

@soulsister5539 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this info. After watching, I would like to get the ultra for the Ethernet hookup but I'm not sure if it will work with my older 1080i plasma TV with 2 HDMI ports on the back. do you know if this will work?

@denisemissouri4076 Жыл бұрын

Great information.

@CordCuttingReport Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ryuhayabusa6776 9 ай бұрын

I liked the Premiere while it was around, because it was compatible with good remotes from other companies, and it worked at a distance from your modem. These days, I prefer a Hisense R8 Roku TV.

@shawnholiday2123 Жыл бұрын

Best thing about roku no added apps that you can not delete like all the other company's have.You can have the menu the apps you want and only ones you want.

@Madmech3360 11 ай бұрын

I bought the express plus almost a year ago. I've had some problems with it. I usually have to unplug it once a week because it locks up or won't hook up.

@user-xv7sv4py2p Жыл бұрын

thank you...I was lost but now I am found! Off to Geek Squad to install.

@timweb1510 5 күн бұрын

Do it yourself

@JockGeez 6 ай бұрын

How about Roku Premiere? Could that be included in the comparison

@JasonHendry22 Жыл бұрын

wish roku had some usb slots for a couple of bigt hard drives.

@psa110 Жыл бұрын

I have a TCL Roku TV. Wish you had included a review of this. I have retired my other Roku Ultra. I wish Roku would make the fixed shortcut buttons reprogramable. The only one I use is Netflix. I have programmed 1 & 2.

@lzh3131 Жыл бұрын

It would help if ROKU, did an occasional, aka. “Update / Refresh”.

@elcues Жыл бұрын

I have the Roku HD 4K HDR streaming stick. It sticks directly into an HDMI port on the TV. Great no cable to worry about. All I get is sound and the purple screen or HDCP Error Detected.

@ScreamingReel500 Жыл бұрын

That is your cable. Try another quality HDMI and/or plug in different HDMI port on the back of the TV. I had the same problem with cheap cable and my ROKU displayed HDCP error. Since yours is Roky stick, I assumed it must be the port that gave the error message, try different port.

@elcues Жыл бұрын

I bought a splitter that was shown on another channel. It cleared up the problem. I got an Apple TV for Christmas. Same problem. Had to run it through the splitter and it worked. I like the ROKU the best it is more user friendly The Apple remote sucks.

@michaelwyckoff7593 Жыл бұрын

I personally like the streaming stick.

@forresthibbard2595 5 ай бұрын

I received a Roku for Christmas from my nephew

@cityguyusa Жыл бұрын

Did they fix the pause problem?

@Gary-uo6xd Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Brian-xi3kz Жыл бұрын

Which roku will control my soundbar?

@ZainabFatally Жыл бұрын

Which android version does roku box have?

@hurtstopper3697 Жыл бұрын

Roku LE does it have rebooting issue just like on xiami tv stick

@honestjohn6062 Жыл бұрын

The stick works great ,bang 4 the buck , best

@JM-uc6pn Жыл бұрын

If I want to hardwire the router via ethernet to the Roku Ultra, it sounds like the router has to be right next to the TV since the Roku device has to also plug into the TV HDMI port. This won't work for me since the router is across the room from the TV. Running a long ethernet wire isn't feasible as it would run through the entire length of the room. So, does that mean I have to use wireless connection? If so, then there's no point in buying Roku Ultra.

@LunaWolf29 Жыл бұрын

Is there any significant difference between the Roku Express 2021 model and the 2022 version? Trying to decide if I should wait for new one when it is released mid month.

@LunaWolf29 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I did wind up getting the 2022 version and it’s great.

@titatere1868 Жыл бұрын

watching thank you for sharing your video about smart streaming new friend from manang saring

@markambrose1910 Жыл бұрын

The ethernet port is only 100mb/s, whereas using wireless, you can obtain +300mb/s for faster and better 4k viewing, unless Roku finally upgraded their ethernet port on the newest roku ultra. Someone please correct me if my info is outdated.

@paul8926 5 ай бұрын

Didn’t know that, thanks for that info !

@blakespower Жыл бұрын

does anyone have a problem with your roku over heating? mine has plenty of ventilation but frequently I have to use my Firestick which I dont like because that makes movies really dark or TV shows like Hosue of Dragon I cant even see anything just the targarians white hairs

@raykrv6a Жыл бұрын

Does Roku work well with StarLink? Thinking about dropping Comcast.

@sylargabrielsylar Жыл бұрын

Yes

@tomelew8465 Жыл бұрын

Bro, there's a lost remote finder also on the unit itself.

@paulpuglia8480 Жыл бұрын

What's your opinion on the 2022 Android 9.0 Monsterbox X1 Max.......

@CordCuttingReport Жыл бұрын

Not familiar.

@carlaallison6542 Жыл бұрын

I live remotely with no cable available. I'm in process of buying best smart tv for my needs and want to purchase rocu product to best access tv channels. & free tv.

@Gary-uo6xd Жыл бұрын

Are there any advantages at all in using a cable box such as Spectrum?

@hlender Жыл бұрын

Good question. I would like to know this myself. Hopefully he'll get back with you ASAP.

@Xblankx132 Жыл бұрын

Great question

@Brian-xi3kz Жыл бұрын

Easier for old people

@lzh3131 Жыл бұрын

Yes..if the ROKU is used with a second tv ( without a secondary cable box, you can download the apps, sign in with your cable provider, get all those channels at no extra cost). Older TVs ( not smart), great options - less on the cable bill.

@thomasfk09 Жыл бұрын

change playback speed to 1.25 or 1.5 and thank me later

@josefernandez2722 11 ай бұрын

I want the Ultra, but I come across ultra Lt and just Ultra. What is the difference, and are there any hiccups in performance in any of these models? Any year you think is a better performer?

@jamesorsby7553 11 ай бұрын

They're exactly the same, except for the remotes...the Ultra has the better voice remote and a USB plug; that's it. I bought a Ultra LT from Walmart, and it works perfectly. But the Ultra is better than the Ultra LT... that's why it's $20 more expensive.

@MrLunatic417 7 ай бұрын

Ultra has Dolby Atmos and Lt does not

@paulinealba9659 Жыл бұрын

Are any of these good options for getting my local channels (ABC,NBC, Fox and CBS) without needing to use an antenna ? Or any other OVA devices that I can get away with out having to get an antenna? Thank you so much!

@beastieboys3 Жыл бұрын

Why not just buy a antenna?

@billligon4005 Жыл бұрын

But, if your TV (samsung smart tv) has all the streaming sites, Hulu, Prime, Netflix, etc., why would I need the Roku? But I do want get rid of my Cable TV. But with a zero tech savy senior, (also use VoIP landline thru cable) this just seems to add more complexity. We want all the local TV stations also.

@denisehill1705 9 ай бұрын

Hi! My husband and I are trying out a Mohu indoor antenna and finding that we get all the local channels in 1080p, with very sharp picture with our 2015 samsung smart TV. We are still testing it out, while keeping the paired down Directv streaming app. We have heard about DVR's for OTA programing so we can record our local TV shows and have pause, rewind and fast forward. Wish us luck because it will save us, now retired, considerable expense over time. Hope this gets you started on your quest.

@RFKPeaceNIK19 Жыл бұрын

Roku TVes are Best, Our Favorite.

@irishguy200007 8 ай бұрын

Roku 2 any good?

@scooter5480 Жыл бұрын

My remote pro takes aa batteries. The headphones kill them fast

@beedevil11 Жыл бұрын

Roku ultra keeps losing its connection with my att signal. Multiple times per week.

@barbaracaroll Жыл бұрын

Roku is over with buying a budget 4k smart is the way to go they have lots of apps and free channels built in plus many have Chromecast and air play for casting

@beastieboys3 Жыл бұрын

The streaming 4K sticks do not support Dolby Atmos. Don't know why reviewers keep saying that.

@austinfrank7752 Жыл бұрын

I have the Roku Express 4K+. I'm considering upgrading to the Ultra because my Express tends to freeze up a lot when streaming certain apps (primarily ESPN). It's fixable by just power cycling it, but it gets annoying to have to do frequently. I just think the Express has a weaker processor and this is the cause of the frequent freeze ups. Does the Ultra have this problem? If not then I'll happily upgrade.

@kimberlypruszynski1122 Жыл бұрын

I have the same issue with our fire stick. We have an old router, is yours older also? I wondering if this is part of our problem

@ksvoiceoveractingandmore Жыл бұрын

I don’t recommend the roku hsn edition version because mine died in low power mode and and changed the batteries are a pain in the butt and will not connect at all to the internet a piece of junk