Laggy interface, Performance problems, Inefficient physical design, Every other Roku is better
"The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." - Benjamin Franklin, among othersIn making a $30 streaming player, Roku has undercut Chromecast, true, but it's also undercut its own long-standing reputation for...
Published: 2016-10-04, Author: Christina , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: When the very first Roku launched in 2008, the bulky box had a clunky interface that only played Netflix. How far weve come. That initial idea ended up spawning an entire genre of streaming devices and set-top boxes that have basically helped change the...
Published: 2016-10-04, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Inexpensive, Lots of streaming media services and apps thanks to the Roku Channel Store, Private listening with the Roku app
Choppy, sluggish menu navigation, Infrared remote requires line of sight
The Express is Roku's least expensive media streamer yet, though its low price comes at the cost of performance. But for $30, it's pretty impressive...
Support for HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, All the streaming services you could want, Versatile and dependable companion app
Awkward design, No voice remote, Lacks Dolby Vision
Although the Express 4K lacks Dolby Vision support and there's no voice remote, the sheer number of positives make these gripes easy to forgive. The simple and accessible interface makes browsing a breeze and the extensive catalogue of content means that...
If you want to add streaming services to a dumb TV in the cheapest, most user-friendly way possible, Roku Express is a great and affordable option. It lacks some features of the Roku Streaming Stick+ but is a lot cheaper at just £29 (versus £49), and if y...
Published: 2018-05-25, Author: Jay , review by: gadgetynews.com
Small and well made, Easy to navigate, Great picture quality, Neat design, Great app
Some menu lag, Sticks are more compact
The Roku Express is hard to knock. If you are looking for an excellent and inexpensive way to add Full HD streaming smarts to a projector or daft telly, this is a great way.Granted, to keep it at such an impressive price, there are some compromises to be...
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Published: 2018-03-23, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: Want the ultimate TV streaming device? How does the Roku Express stack up against Google's Chromcast, Apple's Apple TV and Amazon's Fire TV Stick? Let's take a look! Want one? Amazon: prourls.co/41ii Products shown provided by: Roku - Patreon: www.patreon...
Published: 2017-11-29, Author: Max , review by: pocket-lint.com
Cheap and efficient mini set-top box with all the major services, cross-service search, easy to setup and use, fantastic companion app
Supplied cables are a little short, may be superfluous for many, strong competition from Amazon
Whether or not you need the Roku Express in your life depends entirely on your TV viewing habits, the TV you already own and any other peripherals you may already have attached. If you have a games console, for example, you can get the same major apps thr...
Cheap and efficient mini set-top box with all the major services, Cross-service search, Easy to setup and use, Fantastic companion app
Supplied cables are a little short (this may or may not be beneficial to some), May be superfluous for many, Strong competition from Amazon
Whether or not you need the Roku Express in your life depends entirely on your TV viewing habits, the TV you already own and any other peripherals you may already have attached. If you have a games console, for example, you can get the same major apps thr...
