Roku announces 5 new streaming players ranging between $29.99 and $129.99

Looking for a new streaming media box? We know it can be hard to find the one that meets your needs. People definitely like options, and Roku has just come up with 5 of them.

These cover a large spectrum of the market, with prices ranging between $29.99 and $129.99. In fact, these 5 new devices are nearly replacing Roku’s entire line-up. The only current Roku device not discontinued is the $49.99 Streaming Stick.

What do these have to offer? It depends on the model, but they have plenty of good features. Some are amazingly affordable, while others provide performance and quality. Let’s look at the details to better understand where everything stands.

Roku Express – $29.99

• Fast 1080p HD streaming
• Simple IR remote control with popular streaming channel shortcut buttons
• 802.11 b/g/n wireless
• Optional removable adhesive strip for mounting to a TV
• High Speed HDMI cable included

Roku Express+ – $39.99

• Fast 1080p HD streaming
• Simple IR remote control with popular streaming channel shortcut buttons
• 802.11 b/g/n wireless
• Optional removable adhesive strip for mounting to a TV
• High Speed HDMI cable included
• Composite jack and included composite A/V cable (red/white/yellow)

Roku Premiere – $79.99

• Works with both HD and 4K UHD TVs
• 4K UHD video playback, delivers crisp detail and brilliant, life-like images
• HDCP 2.2 compatible and capable of up to 60 fps 4K UHD playback
• Can upscale 720p to 1080p on HDTVs, and from 720p or 1080p to 4K up to 60 fps on 4K UHD TVs
• Fast quad-core processor
• 802.11ac MIMO dual-band wireless
• Simple IR remote control with popular streaming channel shortcut buttons
• Night listening mode setting adjusts audio sounds to maintain volume consistency

Roku Premiere+ – $99.99

• Works with both HD and 4K UHD TVs
• 4K UHD video playback, delivers crisp detail and brilliant, life-like images
• HDCP 2.2 compatible and capable of up to 60 fps 4K UHD playback
• Can upscale 720p to 1080p on HDTVs, and from 720p or 1080p to 4K up to 60 fps on 4K UHD TVs
• Fast quad-core processor
• 802.11ac MIMO dual-band wireless
• Simple IR remote control with popular streaming channel shortcut buttons
• Night listening mode setting adjusts audio sounds to maintain volume consistency
• HDR support displays an incredible range of colors including brighter whites and deeper blacks
• Enhanced point anywhere remote with headphone jack for private listening
• MicroSD card slot for additional channel storage
• Ethernet for wired internet connectivity

Roku Ultra – $129.99

• Works with both HD and 4K UHD TVs
• 4K UHD video playback, delivers crisp detail and brilliant, life-like images
• HDCP 2.2 compatible and capable of up to 60 fps 4K UHD playback
• Can upscale 720p to 1080p on HDTVs, and from 720p or 1080p to 4K up to 60 fps on 4K UHD TVs
• Fast quad-core processor
• 802.11ac MIMO dual-band wireless
• Simple IR remote control with popular streaming channel shortcut buttons
• Night listening mode setting adjusts audio sounds to maintain volume consistency
• HDR support displays an incredible range of colors including brighter whites and deeper blacks
• Enhanced point anywhere remote with headphone jack for private listening
• MicroSD card slot for additional channel storage
• Ethernet for wired internet connectivity
• Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus decoding for advance surround sound in home theaters
• Optical digital audio out port to connect to a receiver or sound bar
• USB port for local media playback
• Convenient point anywhere remote control with voice search, headphone jack for private listening and gaming buttons
• Lost remote finder feature finds remotes stuck in the couch with the touch of a button on the player

Interested? We are too, but you will have to wait a bit before these devices hit your door step. The release date is set for October 9th. The Roku Express+ is a Walmart exclusive, but the rest will be available from Roku, Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and others. And you can pre-order starting today, just in case you want to put your name on one.

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