If you don't already own a Roku stick, these are the best ones to buy. If you do, the upgrades are too small.
To that end, both Streaming Sticks come with a USB power cable with a long-range wifi receiver . There’s also a power adapter included in case you can’t connect the streaming stick directly to a USB port on the TV itself, but the TCL set I used to review the Roku sticks didn’t have that issue.
But really the big reason to upgrade is added support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus. Dolby Vision content now abounds across various streaming services, including Disney+ and Netflix, and now Roku supports it. That’s pretty much it.If you feel like spending an extra $20, you can opt for the Roku Streaming Stick 4K+, which comes equipped with the Roku Voice Remote Pro. The Pro looks nearly identical to Roku’s other remotes, save for a few minor adjustments.
The voice remote is an admittedly nice touch here, and if you’re considering whether or not spending the extra cash on the 4K+ is worth it, let me submit that that the included remote finder feature is almost worth the price of admission on its own. A simple “Hey Roku, find my remote” triggers a beeping sound to help you track it down, which is actually a welcome reprieve from digging through the couch cushions for the third time with no luck.
The Streaming Stick 4K and 4K+ both run on Roku’s latest OS 10.5, which adds a couple of intuitive fixes like voice dictation for passwords and easier troubleshooting for AV that’s out of sync. While competitors like Amazon’s FireTV Stick 4K Max have recently made the jump to Wi-Fi 6, Roku is still using Wi-Fi 5—but again, the load times have never been an issue, so it’s not a glaring omission.
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