Almost everything about the design of the unit is smart and well thought-out. I liked the wider footprint coupled with a flatter profile. Plus, the optical audio out connector allows me to run a cable directly to a soundbar without passing a signal throug
Right, so almost everything about the design is great… with the minor exception of the new heat and noise problems. When it's on, expect to hear a faint buzzing noise at all times and a solid 20-degree increase in temperature, And while the operating sys
If your current streaming situation fits the bill, the Roku 4 is easily the best home entertainment investment you can make in 2015. The device caters to a modern, must-own-everything-immediately crowd that already owns a 4K TV set and comes with a price...
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Published: 2016-11-22, Author: Chris , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: It's the holiday season, which means millions of people are leaving stores with a new 4K Ultra HD TV. Google and Roku are hoping that they'll also tack something else onto that big purchase: a streaming gadget. Both companies have recently released produc...
Broad channel selection; 4K 60fps support; same remote with voice search; headphone input and motion control
Much flatter and wider than Roku 3; outdated interface design; limited 4K content; minor update over last box; no UK release
When it comes to streaming 4K content, the Roku 4 offers one of the most compelling solutions out there - well, out somewhere, as it's not available in the UK just yet. But for those in the US it's an ideal way to watch 4K content, if you have a com...
Lots of big-name apps and surprising niche finds, Unrivaled 4K content selection, Remote-finding feature is pretty smart
Bigger, noisier, and pricier than other Roku players, App design and interface are showing their age, Voice recognition is less reliable than other streamers
With or without a 4K TV, Roku's priciest streaming box is a minor improvement over its cheaper models...
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Published: 2016-01-28, Author: Vincent , review by: digitalone.com.sg
Abstract: The Roku 4 is the media streamer to get if all you want to do is to watch TV and movies. Unlike the Apple TV or Nvidia Shield, the Roku 4 is not for gaming, even for casual titles. Unless, that is, you fancy playing Tetris, Snake and puzzle games on your...
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Published: 2016-01-28, Author: Vincent , review by: asiaone.com
Abstract: The Roku 4 is the media streamer to get if all you want to do is to watch TV and movies.Unlike the Apple TV or Nvidia Shield, the Roku 4 is not for gaming, even for casual titles. Unless, that is, you fancy playing Tetris, Snake and puzzle games on your T...
Roku has another hit on its hands. The Roku 4 delivers everything that people have grown to love about the Roku platform while adding more functionality (4K), better system compatibility (optical digital output), and new convenience features (remote finde...
Published: 2015-11-24, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
Quad, core processor for 60fps 4K, Most egalitarian OS
Still pushes M, Go, Audible noise and heat
If you own a 4K TV, this is hands down the best video streaming system money can buy, offering more options than any one competitor. If you don't need Ultra-HD and still want some of the same amazing OS, consider stepping down to a Roku 2 or 3...
Quadcore processor for 60fps 4K, Most egalitarian OS
Still pushes MGo, Audible noise and heat
If you own a 4K TV, this is hands down the best video streaming system money can buy, offering more options than any one competitor. If you don't need Ultra-HD and still want some of the same amazing OS, consider stepping down to a Roku 2 or 3...
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Published: 2015-11-20, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.com
Does what the hell it's supposed to do, no clutter or confusion. Great channel selection, with no glaring omissions. 4K support is forward thinking of not broadly useful quite yet. Voice search is handy at times. So is the remote finding thing. Headphone
Voice search is basic and hit-or-miss. The Interface aesthetic looks a bit old-hat. Roku's independent appeal is threatened by piling on things like pre-cooked shortcut buttons to particular services and ads in the background of the main menu, Should You
The Roku 4 is just great if you’re buying your first streaming box. But maybe not worth a $130 if you’re a Roku 3 user. If you’re comparison shopping, there is a ton of competition, most of which the Roku 4 matches completely. The biggest reasons to buy a...
