What's Best for you? Roku Express 4K vs Streaming Stick 4K

With 10 Roku streaming devices out there, what's the best Roku for you?

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:56 Unboxing
2:59 Features
4:43 Hardware Setup
5:38 Hardware Comparison
7:47 Roku Software
8:40 Final Thoughts

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[SteveDOES]

Thanks for checking out this video. I hope it helped you save money!

[adamgreen]

I just bought the Streaming Stick 4K for my bedroom tv and I love it. It was easy to pair to my tv, and is very easy to use. Great selecton of channels, movies, etc. Very happy with it so far.

[myreview-aaronfischer]

One MAJOR difference between the 2 on the remote is the box needs to have remote pointed directly at it. The other is IR which means it does not need to be pointed directly which is a pretty big difference as well.

[georgebratiotis]

Thanks for the comparison between the Roku Express 4K+ and the Roku Streaming Stick 4K. I have the Roku Streaming Stick 4K and, because of your terrific comparison video, I realized that it would be a "step backward" to go from my Streaming Stick 4K to the Roku Express 4K+. Thanks for the fantastic information!

[joeweatlu]

One advantage of the Express 4k + is that if you want to purchase an after market remote, almost all that I've seen are IR only, meaning you can't use them for the stick.
I have one in the bedroom and I'm purchasing a remote with back-lighting, which comes in handy for that room.

[playhardbegood]

The one key benefit of using the express over the stick is that the batteries used with the stick remote do not last that long because of the constant WiFi used for communication. You really need to get rechargeable batteries for the remote if you're going to use the stick.

[gbinman]

As others have noted, while you said the remotes are the same, one is IR (and I hate that silly module) and the other is wireless. I very much prefer the wireless, especial in the bedroom... the remote works under bedding. We have a few TCI Roku TVs which I like even more than the addon devices. They came with IR remotes but can be paired with wireless and can be plugged into ethernet for even more reliable performance. I wish the sticks used a small cord, some TV HDMI ports are hard to plug in. Your stick/TV shown would make wall mounting a issue.

[SzymonPmc]

I got the stick 4k on sale and it was cheaper than the express. Working fine so far, managed to sync it with my PC library of pirated movies just fine.

[Imbauttakum]

I tested it and you don’t need to aim for roku express 4K+, I have multiple behind tv and it works great

[dortmundermunchen]

I have the Roku ultra and the stick and I love them both. The only difference like you said it’s the control.

[kenriley]

I'm trying to learn of these products. I've never used a streaming service. What is long distance Wi-Fi as mention at the 3:35 mark?

[ninagrey]

Do I need separate internet if the Roku has wifi and Are there any monthly charges related to Roku four streaming stick or Roku 4+ express?

[G_RAThbun]

Thanks buddy I've been setting up my brand new house following just about everything you suggest. Matter of fact I just got through putting in the beehive water controller. I like it I'm sure I'm going to like the new Roku. Thank you for your videos

[gregpointer]

Sorry for sounding dumb trying to figure the best streaming device but my question is live tv is that my local channels?

[algomistry]

Information provided in this video is everywhere. Nothing unique or different discussed. People always look out for something unique. For example talk about the Dolby Atmos passthrough in Roku Stick. Very interesting topic! That is game changer in this small device. Cheers!

[Excalibur]

Showing that website was priceless. With that, I feel a lot more comfortable picking a unit. It would be interesting to see some testing to see if one model performs better than another. I'm betting the stick version has worse performance because of limited power from a USB slot.

[nicolecarter]

🤯🤯thank you soooo much I've ben looking for a while into getting roku and was debating on which one to get and understand. This broke it down soo easy and understandable. Waay better then any store person that's just trying to make a buck.

[hproberts]

Hey thanks for the great video! Which Roku would you recommend with an outdoor projector?

[rondavis]

I have Roku I’m happy with it what I don’t like is there customer service the only way too get any help is by text you ask them a question and five minutes later they answer that is not the way to do businesses it was much better when you could talk to someone live….

[mistergrendel]

Does YouTube have to be open on my laptop before I can watch it on my TV? Good video. I would prefer the stick. 🤓