These handy little media players plug into the back of a TV, and give you instant access to a wide range of entertainment apps – some of which you might not already own.
Roku products often have discounts available, so we’ve rounded up the current prices on the range in the UK and US to save you time searching.
Best Roku deals in the UK and US
We have some automated widgets below which pull in the cheapest prices on Roku products in your country across a number of retailers. Take a look below:
Best deals on Roku Express
US RRP: $29.99
UK RRP: £29.99
Best deals on Roku Express 4K
US RRP: $39.99
UK RRP: £39.99
In America, the Roku Express 4K is available from Roku and Walmart .
Best deals on Roku Streaming Stick 4K
US RRP: $49.99
UK RRP: £49.99
Best deals on Roku Streambar
US RRP: $129.99
UK RRP: £129.99
Best deals on Roku Express 4K+
US RRP: $39.99
Note that this product is not available in the UK.
Which Roku should you buy?
If you don’t have a TV that supports 4K HDR, buy the Roku Express . This streamer is differentiated from its siblings with full-HD (1080p) resolution at 60fps and an infra-red remote controller. It is also the cheapest of the lineup.
Step up to Roku Express 4K if you want to benefit from 4K HDR streaming and a Bluetooth remote, though note that this doesn’t have a power button or volume controls.
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K has improved hardware providing the smoothest wireless and streaming experience, with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The supplied remote is also capable of controlling your TV, and the dongle design is potentially easier to tuck out of sight, but otherwise this stick’s features match that of an Express 4K.
The Roku Streambar offers the additional benefit of being a speaker and media streamer combination.
Why we love Roku
Most useful for televisions without smart functionality, buying a Roku is going to be a lot cheaper than upgrading your TV. But even smart TVs can benefit from Roku, with its vast support for streaming channels and service-wide search function that makes unearthing must-see content a breeze.
You can control Roku using the bundled remote control, the free mobile app, or using your voice.
For advice on your other buying options, see our best streaming sticks round-up.
Author: Hannah Cowton-Barnes, Entertainment Editor, Tech Advisor
As Tech Advisor’s Entertainment Editor, Hannah is the resident expert in all things streaming, film and TV. Before joining Tech Advisor in 2019, she studied Theatre and Performance at the University of Leeds and created a website dedicated to geek culture and lifestyle. She’s also reviewed a whole range of gadgets including flagship smartphones, wearables and styling tools. Outside of Foundry, she’s written freelance pieces for Polygon, Metro and Den of Geek, and is proud to be a Women Techmakers Ambassador for Google.
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