The best Roku streaming players: What are your options? (November 2019)

By Kamran Zia -

Roku streaming player - Roku Smart TV remote control

Roku streaming players are among the best out there. Not only are they affordable, but they provide access to a slew of media streaming services. Whether it’s YouTube, Sling TV, Hulu, Netflix, or Google Play Movies, Roku has you covered for your streaming needs.

Here are the best Roku streaming players you can buy today!

Best Roku streaming players:

  1. Roku Ultra
  2. Roku Streaming Stick Plus
  3. Roku Premiere
  4. Roku Express

Editor’s note: We will update our list of the best Roku streaming players as new devices launch.

1. Roku Ultra

Roku Ultra 2019

The Roku Ultra is the top-of-the-line and the best Roku streaming player you can buy. The Ultra supports Full HD, 4K UHD, and HDR streaming, though it’s not the only Roku streaming player to support such resolutions.

Also read: Here are the best Hulu original shows, plus a look at upcoming exclusive series

However, the Ultra is the only Roku streaming player with an Ethernet port. It’s also the only Roku streaming player with storage expansion through the microSD card slot or full-size USB port. Even the remote is unique, since it features personal shortcut buttons, a remote finder, buttons for TV power, volume, and mute, and a headphone jack for private listening.

The Roku Ultra is available for $99 and includes a free pair of JBL earbuds.

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2. Roku Streaming Stick Plus

You don’t get a free pair of JBL earbuds, personal shortcut buttons for the remote, or other Roku Ultra niceties. However, the Roku Streaming Stick Plus is arguably the best Roku streaming player for most people.

Read more: Roku Streaming Stick Plus review

There’s still 4K HDR streaming support, a remote with voice support and buttons for TV power and volume, and 802.11ac dual-band MIMO support. Also, the ultra-portable form factor lets you quickly remove the Streaming Stick Plus and take it anywhere with you.

The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is available for $59.88.

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3. Roku Premiere

Roku Premiere 2019

The Roku Premiere shouldn’t be as featured-packed as it is, seeing how it costs less than $40. The remote doesn’t have voice support and there’s only 802.11b/g/n single-band Wi-Fi.

Also read: The best streaming services of 2019: Netflix, Hulu, and more

However, the Premiere still supports 4K HDR streaming. Also, you can stick the Premiere underneath your TV with the included adhesive strip. It’s an option if you know you’re not constantly switching TVs.

The Roku Premiere is available for $38.72.

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4. Roku Express

Roku Express 2019

Our last entry on our list is the Roku Express, the entry-level Roku streaming player.

Also read: The Roku 2019 lineup: Everything you need to know

This is as simple as it gets, folks. There’s Full HD streaming, the same 802.11b/g/n single-band Wi-Fi as in the Roku Premiere, and a Roku remote. There’s also an adhesive strip if you want to attach it to your TV.

The Roku Express is available for $29.

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That’s it for our list of the best Roku streaming players. We’ll add more Roku devices as they become available.

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