Head-to-head · TVs & Projectors
Roku Express vs Roku Ultra
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 Roku Ultra
- Roku Ultra scores higher in our testing (9.4 vs 9.2 out of 10).
- Roku Ultra has the better Amazon owner rating (4.7 vs 4.6 stars).
- Roku Express has far more owner reviews (44,166 vs 19,911), so its rating is the more reliable one.
Scores are ours (out of 10); ratings and review counts are pulled from Amazon.com at import time.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Roku Express | Roku Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.2 / 10 | 9.4 / 10 |
| Amazon rating | 4.6 (44,166) | 4.7 (19,911) |
| Brand | Roku | Roku |
| Resolution | 1080p | 4k |
| Controller Type | amazon_alexa, vera | Enhanced Voice Remote |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Video Output Resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 3840x2160 |
| Video Codec | H.264 | H.264, H.265/HEVC |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00829610001791 | 00829610003504 |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Connector Type | HDMI | HDMI |
| Compatible Devices | Television | Television |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ.
Choose the Roku Express if…
- resolution of "1080p" fits your setup
- controller type of "amazon_alexa, vera" fits your setup
- memory storage capacity of "16 GB" fits your setup
Choose the Roku Ultra if…
- you want the higher overall score in our testing
- owner satisfaction matters most (4.7 stars)
- resolution of "4k" fits your setup
- controller type of "Enhanced Voice Remote" fits your setup
- memory storage capacity of "256 GB" fits your setup
Roku Express
What we like
- Simple setup with an included High speed HDMI cable
- Easy-to-use remote, intuitive navigation
- 500, 000+ movies and TV episodes, with voice search across 1, 000+ top channels. Plus, catch hit movies, popular shows and more with no subscription or fees on the Roku channel
- Tons of streaming services available. From movies and series on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO NOW and SHOWTIME to cable alternatives like Sling TV or YouTube TV to live sports and news on CBS News, ABC News and ESPN
Roku Ultra
What we like
- New! Disney+ and Apple TV are now streaming on all Roku devices
- Power, picture, performance: Roku Ultra lets you stream free, live and premium TV over the Internet; right on your 4K TV; Roku’s top of the line media player with a quad-core processor and our best wireless, Roku Ultra is perfect for heavy streaming in HD, 4K, and HDR
- Ultimate connectivity: No matter what you’re streaming, enjoy a strong connection with dual-band wireless or use the Ethernet port for wired streaming
- Brilliant picture quality: Experience your favorite TV in stunning detail and clarity; Perfect for HD, HDR, and 4K streaming, enjoy picture that’s optimized for your TV with sharp resolution and vivid color
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