This is why the Firestick is Superior to Roku

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This is why the Firestick is Superior to Roku

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This is why the Firestick is Superior to Roku
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I thought it would be good to break down some of the major differences between Roku devices and Fire tv devices. We will be looking at some of the major differences between the two brands. The 4 topics we will be breaking down is the Operating system, Main features, Accessories and ports and price.
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0:00 Video starts
1:15 Firestick vs Roku Operating system
5:00 Key features of Firestick and Roku devices
9:27 Accessories and ports on Firestick and Roku
11:47 What Do I suggest ?
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@mattmedia4684 11 ай бұрын

Hi. I am a app developer and professional streamer helping people cut the cord. I normally expose KZfaq "streaming advise" channels because of all the misinformation. BUT I have to say I really like your content. It's refreshing to finally find good streaming advise

@UpgradeGuyTech 11 ай бұрын

Feel free to always give me feedback if you think I got something wrong :)

@Buckaroo801 10 ай бұрын

Advice not advise.

@JediWebSurf 8 ай бұрын

@@Buckaroo801in his country it's spelled advise.

@michaelwyckoff7593 11 ай бұрын

Well for me I like Roku better. Just my personal preference. 😊

@fnkycoldmedina Ай бұрын

i side load my firestick with movie apps like cinema,and film plus,and beetv , but i get ads that will freeze the screen making me have to reboot the stick . usually get these ads when backing out from a link search ,the add will totally freeze the screen ,its very annoying . have you had this problem?

@matthew6994 11 ай бұрын

I used Roku for several years before taking the plunge to Firestick 4K Max - i don't mind seeing a couple of adverts, looks more modern and love that Firestick does more and being in the UK, can use a VPN which is a big bonus

@clydeosterhout1221 9 ай бұрын

We have both Rokus and Fire sticks on our TVs, just because they are so cheap on dale, and, as you pointed out, there advantages to each. All of our devices work fine, but I find it amazing that our original Roku LT from 2011 still works. More or less!

@idrisz3164 6 ай бұрын

@BrianAz 24 күн бұрын

HAAA, and now there is a video up where you are getting rid of ALL of your Firesticks! Toooo funny.

@Waltwizzle 4 ай бұрын

I tried to love the fire stick even upgraded to the 4kmax newest models and it sucks I always get audio cut out with my receiver at random times having to turn off everything tye turn it back on and it's works again also even with the latest models it can become laggy just scrolling through apps. I'm using a Roku 4k stick now with no audio problems when exiting apps it can get a little lag but not much at all thats all I noticed Roku is a smooth experience Amazon needs to fix there performance and audio issues

@Burritosarebetterthantacos 8 ай бұрын

no bluetooth on rook makes it a pain to use with headphones. For me its a pass despite UI being better.

@jordanb.4514 4 ай бұрын

name one thing you can customize in all those fire TV menus you scrolled over - i dare you

@darrell4328 11 ай бұрын

Thanks ugt 👍👍👍👍👍

@sarahmangone7785 10 ай бұрын

That is not true. You can change the audio options. It is automatically set at a certain choice and that leaves it open for each person to set their own needs. Explore your options...they are there. My Roku has lasted a very long time. My last one died after 8 years...so I'll say I got my monies worth out of it. I'm not here to diss the fire stick, I've only used Roku. As for ads, I hate them, and if the fire stick has more ads, I'm definately out. The last Roku I purchased was a stick and it works beautifully for my second TV.

@howardnoseworthy5716 11 ай бұрын

Roku is like cable very reliable. Firestick is a bit wonky but does more.

@malcolmh5736 19 күн бұрын

I like the less forced many ads the fire does but w/ Roku's closed system, I wouldn't be able to add apps if they're not already included??

@chetmyers7041 5 ай бұрын

10:42 Looks like Roku device DOES have an ETHERNET connection, which allows a direct connection to home gateway, which gives superior connection to WiFi.

@trhall7406 9 ай бұрын

Thorough walk through. Excellent!!!!! 🌟

@wm7102 4 ай бұрын

Had me sold on Roku as soon as I heard "headphone jack". Perfect for my needs and the free shows won't hurt any either. Have been getting frustrated with the fire stick locking up & freezing, constant reboots, etc. Been using those for years. Don't like the menu so much either. Time to try something different. Great video. Thank you.

@paullee9397 4 ай бұрын

Fire stick allows you to listen to blue tooth headphones as well, you just have to pair it up.

@dre6289 3 ай бұрын

In my experience rokus OS is a lot smoother when clicking around, firestick feels more sluggish. To me that counts for a lot. I've never felt like I was missing out on any app on roku, they've had every app I've ever wanted.

@nielbrookes1890 3 ай бұрын

It is boring

@owentimo 22 күн бұрын

. So what?

@WilliamCurry-bh3dk 6 ай бұрын

QUESTION any local channels ?

@orosalyno 9 ай бұрын

My roku was still working over 10 yrs. Firestick bricked after only 2 yrs🤦🏾‍♀️

@UpgradeGuyTech 9 ай бұрын

damn 10 years

@cerrablue 4 ай бұрын

I’ve had my Roku for 6 years and it no longer will connect to my Wi-Fi. Have you ever had this problem? I would love to get it back up and running.

@Whereswolfie30 5 ай бұрын

Ruko allows you to hook up the ethernet directly which allows it stream on demand a lot quicker?

@michaelburton5198 11 ай бұрын

Hey ... I Watch U Probably More Than Anybody Else When It Comes The Amazon Fire 🔥 TV Sticks Ect.Ect I Have A Question And Hope U Can Answer It Or Even Do A Video On It.. This Is About Your Fire Tv Cube, Inwhich I'm Talking About , U Have To Always Go Through Alexa If You Want To Get The Best AUDIO CONTENT From Your Avr Receivers???? Why Is That??? Is There A Way In Settings To Get Best Sound Output???

@UpgradeGuyTech 11 ай бұрын

Hmmm what exactly are you having issues connecting

@michaelburton5198 11 ай бұрын

@@UpgradeGuyTech The Sound OR Surround sound, It's Low And I Have A Receiver Connected To My Samsung Tv eArc ... Sound Is Sorta Low??? I Have All Connected to AVRX6700H

@metelgodful 3 ай бұрын

You can also use the fire stick as a computer

@maluminse6013 10 күн бұрын

Made to last? I've never been able to use a fire stick for more than 2 years. Amazon intentionally updates these things to death so they become so slow that you have to buy a new one.

@bigbadjohnpesek9894 11 ай бұрын

I have a roku tv and an android box connected to it. I have the best of both worlds.

@UpgradeGuyTech 11 ай бұрын

That’s a great option! Dual system would be amazing

@bigbadjohnpesek9894 11 ай бұрын

@@UpgradeGuyTech it wasn't very expensive. The TV I believe was around $350 for a 65" and the android box was only about $30. I love my setup. There isn't anything I can't watch.

@ihmpall 7 ай бұрын

Enjoy the Chinese trackers in the android box

@bigbadjohnpesek9894 7 ай бұрын

They can track me all they want. All they will get is bored.

@nielbrookes1890 3 ай бұрын

@@ihmpalloh poor you,and your anti-chinese propaganda

@EricXVII 5 ай бұрын

Kind of funny, the title was how firestick is superior and yet you highlighted why Roku is superior. I loathe firestick now days.

@nielbrookes1890 3 ай бұрын

I loathe Roku it is boring completely inflexible

@owentimo 22 күн бұрын

@nielbrookes1890 bpring? The goal is to stream media quickly and effectively... not be entertained in the menu.

@PhatallyFlawless 7 ай бұрын

Make a decision its roku or firestick...

@greenfiend2499 6 ай бұрын

Why not both

@larryjanson4011 24 күн бұрын

only 4 years. let us know how is working in 10 more years. then maybe one can say if durable or not.

@stephendimino332 3 ай бұрын

Which one has nbc?

@chrishart3832 9 ай бұрын

I got a fire stick

@sarahmangone7785 10 ай бұрын

can you download games?

@ashsherman 6 ай бұрын

On firestick

@nielbrookes1890 3 ай бұрын

Ruku is inflexible

@Blacksheep40actual 7 ай бұрын

Had a Roku for years and my kids broke the remote and I bought a fire stick and absolutely fucking hate it. ALWAYS having issues. Volume stops working, you press a button and it sticks, the video gets fucked up like the tv itself has a broken screen and probably some more shit I’m not remembering right now but fuck Amazon and their fire stick I regret not buying another Roku

@UpgradeGuyTech 7 ай бұрын

Roku is the simplest device to use overall

@ashsherman 6 ай бұрын

I do have issues with firestick connecting good to wifi a room over, but lll take firestick mostly for kodi only otherwise I'd just say go roku Fortunately, really zero point of either with smart TVs and Kodi is crap compared to how it wAs. Seems like anything good like movies just released or a tv show is kinda hard to find these days (10 years ago it was far easier to use 3rd party app like Kodi. It's gotten harder to access things at least for myself)

@egg_timer 3 ай бұрын

@@UpgradeGuyTech It's not a matter of simplicity. Amazon is a horrible company and even if it wasn't, the Firestick has a garbage interface with more ads than I've seen literally anywhere else.

@thomaswalton9089 2 ай бұрын

The fire stick should be free with all those ads, ive had both and roku is far better

@jondeforge8266 11 ай бұрын

The Fire stick home screen is to cluttered and has to many ads. Thats why Roku is still the #1 selling streaming device. The average user doesn't want third party apps. They just want Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, HBO max and similar apps.

@UpgradeGuyTech 11 ай бұрын

I agree they have cluttered it wayyyy too much

@JustxLiving909 4 ай бұрын

Roku Gang

@lbigjakie 4 ай бұрын

No one realized the thumbnail is AI generated. THE FUTURE IS COMING!!!

@UpgradeGuyTech 4 ай бұрын

it wasnt i drew this by hand

@jaycounts4717 9 ай бұрын

I was told that you buy the remote and the usb stick and that was it...wrong...there is a monthly charge just like dish or cable.

@Philanderthal 4 ай бұрын

missed most of this....fell asleep......

@joecarnes9189 9 ай бұрын

Firestick I'd not superior to roku. Roku is extremely better. Yes its more expensive because your probably not using kodi....but the point is the menu system is pure chaotic garbage. Firestick is pure junk. I use my for my streaming and my firestick is a paperweight for papers on my desk.

@Rayraywheelz 11 ай бұрын

I have Roku tv built in to my Phillips tv and I still use firestick. I have all the popular free streaming apps on the TV and kodi and other apps for sports on the firestick. I live on the west coast and all my favorite sports teams are back east were I'm originally from and while I can get some of the sports apps on the TV having and using them on the firestick allows me to change location so I can watch my favorite teams

@UpgradeGuyTech 11 ай бұрын

Roku and Firestick combo is perfect

@bdm408 7 ай бұрын

Where can I get more info on Kodi and such? I’m trying to cut my cable but have been hesitant due to wanting to watch live sports still. Thanks in advance for any help.

@TheBman3rd 11 ай бұрын

I thought this was going to be a good video, but again you're comparing the Roku vs fire TV as a power user. Which is disappointing. Again it's not the power users that buy these devices because they make up a tiny fraction of the market. You also didn't mention that on Roku devices you never have to clear the cache or force stop apps. Also I have a fire tv stick 4k max and a 2020 Roku Ultra that comes with the Roku voice remote pro and I'm a power user and i prefer the Roku Ultra because it's just a better and faster device. At the end of the day if you can't get an app from the streaming device app store is it worth using? I think not. I'm happy you like fire TV OS, but you're a power user and you shouldn't compare devices based on being a power user.

@Rayraywheelz 11 ай бұрын

No kodi so the only way to watch my media through roku would be to screen share from another device which really defeats the purpose. I'm a "power user" and while you can side load roku it's just easier for me to stream what interest me on the firestick. 🏴‍☠️Life

@TheBman3rd 11 ай бұрын

@@RayraywheelzSee the average person that makes up the 95% of the people that buy these devices don't know about Kodi. All they care about is which device is going to play max and Netflix the best. Also you must be happy force stopping apps and clearing the cache all the time. I never have to do that on my Roku devices. You say fire TV devices are better than Roku. Explain this, why is Roku the number one streaming device on the market? Power user's make up only maybe 5% of the total people that buy streaming devices. I'm a power user, but I prefer Roku devices because I never have to force stop apps or clear the cache. Also my 2020 Roku Ultra comes with the Roku voice remote pro at no extra cost. Can't say that about fire TV devices.

@UpgradeGuyTech 11 ай бұрын

My dude my content is going to be for whoever I want it to be :) I do say that very basic users Roku is perfect for

@TheBman3rd 11 ай бұрын

@@UpgradeGuyTechit's great that Amazon lets you sideloaded apps for now, but you can't say one device is better than the other because of sideloading apps. The 2022 Apple TV 4k is a better streaming device than both the 2020 Roku Ultra and fire TV 4k max. What really makes the 2020 Roku Ultra the best on the best streaming device on the market is that it comes with the Roku voice remote pro at no extra cost. it literally makes your Roku Ultra a hands free device. Also you can buy it separately and make almost any Roku devices hands free.

@Whereswolfie30 5 ай бұрын

Also isn't the memory much larger on the roku over the firestick

@delllaptop6958 Ай бұрын

Roku better, not constantly trying to sell me shit all the time

@egg_timer 3 ай бұрын

Firestick sucks.

@nielbrookes1890 3 ай бұрын

Roku sucks you mean

@egg_timer 3 ай бұрын

@@nielbrookes1890 Have you used one?

@pauljones9526 5 ай бұрын

Fire stick is crap

@nielbrookes1890 3 ай бұрын

Roku is

@MJM1309 Ай бұрын

Firestick vs Roku. I prefer Roku Ultra 4k box. Reason simplicity. No adds or very little if they do. Ethernet Connection, Can add Storage, Free Live TV. I am older but that doesn't mean I don't understand anything about tech I know enough. Voice remote. I don't care for the voice thing, I don't want anything turned on that can listen to me in the privacy of my home. I turn all voice controls OFF on anything that has it and that includes my phone. You can now charge the Roku remote via usb type C. I do wish Roku remote could control my Bose system volume control. I use Harmony Logitech universal remote solves all my problems. Side loading is like AOL used to be fun when it started. You used it until you knew what you were doing then moved on to something better. Very good comparison. But I will stick with simple Roku for me.