Roku Streaming Stick (2016)by Roku
PROS
- The updated Roku Streaming Stick is slimmer and faster than the previous model and half the cost of a Roku box.
- In addition to being portable, the new Streaming Stick offers improved support for connecting to secured Wi-Fi networks--a big plus for travelers.
- The Streaming Stick delivers the same Roku channel lineup as the more expensive Roku models, and it provides a reasonably good voice search.
CONS
- The Streaming Stick does not support Ethernet, which can limit its usefulness in some crowded Wi-Fi environments.
- The device lacks support for 4K streaming.
- The Streaming Stick's remote does not come with an earbud jack for private listening.
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| Name | Roku Streaming Stick (2016) | Roku Streaming Stick (HDMI) | Fire TV Stick | Chromecast (2015) |
| Manufacturer | Roku | Roku | Amazon | |
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| List Price | $50 | $50 | $40 | $35 |
The new Roku Streaming Stick is the best value in streaming-video hardware, period.
The new Roku Streaming Stick is the best value in streaming-video hardware, period.
Prior Roku sticks are slow to boot and unresponsive to the remote, making the whole experience one you don’t want to come back to. With the …
Prior Roku sticks are slow to boot and unresponsive to the remote, making the whole experience one you don’t want to come back to. With the new 2016 Streaming Stick, Roku has finally gotten it right.
Roku's latest Streaming Stick is everything you'd ever want from a streaming device. It's fast, has a rich library of content and it's easy …
Roku's latest Streaming Stick is everything you'd ever want from a streaming device. It's fast, has a rich library of content and it's easy to move around the house.
Unless you need 4K, external storage, or the ability to play media off a USB thumb drive, the $50 Roku Streaming Stick is a no-brainer, must…
Unless you need 4K, external storage, or the ability to play media off a USB thumb drive, the $50 Roku Streaming Stick is a no-brainer, must-own device for the serious streamer.
Roku's newest Streaming Stick is a distinct, if subtle, improvement over the previous version in every way. It's smaller, faster, can access…
Roku's newest Streaming Stick is a distinct, if subtle, improvement over the previous version in every way. It's smaller, faster, can access all of the same apps and services as the original, and it has a few new tricks, all for the same price.
Granted you're content with 1080p streaming, want the biggest and most open app store and don't mind using 802.11n Wi-Fi for another few yea…
Granted you're content with 1080p streaming, want the biggest and most open app store and don't mind using 802.11n Wi-Fi for another few years, the Roku Streaming Stick is an unbeatable value.
The Roku Stick offers snappy navigation and one of the best streaming-channel selections on the market, and doesn't ask for much money in re…
The Roku Stick offers snappy navigation and one of the best streaming-channel selections on the market, and doesn't ask for much money in return.
People who have a 4K Ultra HD TV may want to invest in the Roku 4 set-top to gain access to 4K Ultra HD streaming content from services like…
People who have a 4K Ultra HD TV may want to invest in the Roku 4 set-top to gain access to 4K Ultra HD streaming content from services like Amazon, Netflix, Fandango and others, but for others there’s very little extra you will get from a more expensive Roku 3 set-top box that you can’t get with the new Roku Streaming Stick and the accompanying mobile app.
This isn’t just a stick of gum that provides an absurd 3,000 streaming channels, which is amazing in itself. It’s also a stick of gum with a…
This isn’t just a stick of gum that provides an absurd 3,000 streaming channels, which is amazing in itself. It’s also a stick of gum with an OS that helps you find exactly what to watch—quickly and easily—across a cacophonous sea of content.
The Roku Stick was already the best deal in streaming devices thanks to its enormous number of available streaming services ranging from Net…
The Roku Stick was already the best deal in streaming devices thanks to its enormous number of available streaming services ranging from Netflix and Hulu to Amazon Prime Video and Google Play Movies. And now it’s faster, has private listening mode via the free Roku app, and costs just $50.
Even if you think you’re fine with your current setup, you may reconsider after seeing just how quickly the new Streaming Stick can navigate…
Even if you think you’re fine with your current setup, you may reconsider after seeing just how quickly the new Streaming Stick can navigate menus and load apps.
Although you do need a reliable, high-speed internet connection to fully utilize the new Roku Quad-Core Streaming Stick (3600R) to it’s high…
Although you do need a reliable, high-speed internet connection to fully utilize the new Roku Quad-Core Streaming Stick (3600R) to it’s highest potential, most networks can easily deliver the speeds you need. We recommend a connection with at least 15 megabits per second for the best possible experience without lag or latency issues.
There’s no pressing need to upgrade if you have a good Roku already, and if you’re an Amazon Prime diehard, the Fire TV Stick (and its Alexa…
There’s no pressing need to upgrade if you have a good Roku already, and if you’re an Amazon Prime diehard, the Fire TV Stick (and its Alexa-enabled remote) is still a great buy. If your smart TV doesn't cut it, though, this is where your media streamer search should begin.
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