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BESIA [Glow in The Dark] vs Universal Remote

Two of the most-reviewed tvs & projectors on Amazon.com, compared on our score, owner ratings and the specs that actually differ. Prices are not printed because they change daily; the buttons open the live listings.

Our verdict: the Universal Remote

  • Universal Remote scores higher in our testing (8.2 vs 6.0 out of 10).
  • BESIA [Glow in The Dark] has far more owner reviews (74,635 vs 43,977), so its rating is the more reliable one.
  • Universal Remote is usually the cheaper of the two (check the live Amazon price; it changes daily).

Scores are ours (out of 10); ratings and review counts are pulled from Amazon.com at import time.

Specs side by side

SpecBESIA [Glow in The Dark]Universal Remote
Our score6.0 / 108.2 / 10
Amazon rating4.5 (74,635)4.4 (43,977)
BrandBesiaUSARMT
Connectivity TechnologyREMOTEInfrared
Button Quantity100427
Maximum Range10 meters20 feet
Battery TypeAAAAlkaline
Compatible DevicesTelevisionTelevision
Controller TypeButton ControlButton Control

Highlighted rows are where the two differ.

Choose the BESIA [Glow in The Dark] if…

  • owner satisfaction matters most (4.5 stars)
  • connectivity technology of "REMOTE" fits your setup
  • button quantity of "1004" fits your setup
  • maximum range of "10 meters" fits your setup

Choose the Universal Remote if…

  • you want the higher overall score in our testing
  • you are on a tighter budget
  • connectivity technology of "Infrared" fits your setup
  • button quantity of "27" fits your setup
  • maximum range of "20 feet" fits your setup

BESIA [Glow in The Dark]

What we like
  • PACKAGE INCLUDED: Pack of 2 remote. Two-pack remote control can solve your home backup remote control needs. Infrared remote no pairing or programming needed. Just Insert 2 Pcs*AAA batteries to get it work (Batteries and manual are not included)
  • SHORTCUT BUTTONS: Get to favorite apps quickly with shortcut buttons and it have 4 shortcuts buttons (, (Netflix, YouTube, Disney,Hulu). . Precisely control far from 10 meters/30 feet and it supports over total 160,000 clicks for all buttons via approved tests.
  • NOT APPLICABLE: TV Remote is NOT Compatible with Roku Stick, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Box 1/2/3/4(HD/LT/XS/XD), Roku Ultra, Roku Express, Roku Premiere or Roku Player. NOT Compatible with TCL TV, Hisense TV, Onn TV, Sharp TV, Element TV, Westinghouse TV, Philips TV, Insignia TV, JVC TV, RCA TV, Hitachi TV and Sanyo TVs.
  • EXACT COMPATIBILITY: BESIA universal remote control only for Roku Series TVs, Compatible with TCL Roku TVs, Hisense Roku TVs, Onn Roku TVs, Sharp Roku TVs, Element Roku TVs, Westinghouse Roku TVs, Philips Roku TVs, Insignia Roku TVs, JVC Roku TVs, RCA Roku TVs, and Sanyo Roku TVs Series.

Universal Remote

What we like
  • NOTE: if your TV doesn't have the Roku built-in Program that means its NOT compatible for your TV.
  • NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ROKU STICK PLAYERS
  • Compatible with: TCL Roku TV / Sanyo Roku TV /LG Roku TV / RCA Roku TV / Philips ROKU TV / HITACHI Roku TV / HAIER Roku TV / ONN ROKU TV / INSIGNIA ROKU TV / HISENSE ROKU TV / SHARP ROKU TV / JVC ROKU TV
  • Also compatible with: Roku 1/2/3/4 HD LT XS XD IR ROKU Remote

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