

The remote for the Roku Streaming Stick includes a voice-control button.
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The Roku Streaming Stick can handle up to 1080p with upscaling from 720p, but if you have a 4K TV, you won't get a crisp picture. But with the simplicity also comes a simple streaming capability. As its name suggests, it's just a stick you plug into your TV, which is great for wall-mounted flat screens. The Roku Streaming Stick is great for viewers who don't have a lot of needs because it's designed for simplicity. The Roku Express doesn't come with headphones (like some of the more expensive Rokus), but it does come with an HDMI cord, which is definitely not the norm. You can also link your Roku Express to your phone, plug in a pair of headphones, and listen privately to whatever you're streaming on your TV. It's capable of streaming up to 1080p on HD TVs with upscaling from 720p. Similar to the Roku Streaming Stick, the Roku Express has a lower-grade streaming quality than some of the more expensive Roku products.

The Roku Express does work with AirPlay, though, so you can sync with your Apple products. Though you can operate your Roku Express with Hey Google, Alexa, and Siri, you can't do it through the remote. This streaming device comes with a simple remote with all the buttons you need, including channel shortcuts, but it's not voice-enabled. You could also stick it to the wall or a piece of furniture if that's how you want to hide it. Though this isn't as discreet as the Roku Streaming Stick, the Roku Express does come with an adhesive so you can stick it to the back of your TV if you want. You just plug it in, connect to the internet, and go. Clocking in at just $30, the Roku Express is easy to set up and use. The Roku Express is Roku's most budget-friendly device. Roku Streaming Stick Features Roku Express The upgraded, newer stick - the Roku Streaming Stick+ - is still available and retails for $50. This streaming device retailed for $40 while still on the market, but that price can vary now based on where you get it, whether or not it's new, and what the seller decides to sell it for. Though the Roku Streaming Stick is no longer available through Roku, you might be able to find it secondhand or on resale sites like eBay. The price sits pretty regularly at $30, though you might stumble upon a sale during certain times of the year or find a store-exclusive discount. Places like Target, Amazon, Staples, Best Buy, and Home Depot all carry Roku products, including the Roku Express. You can find it at a number of other retailers, though, both online and in-store. The Roku Express retails for $30 directly from Roku. Roku Express vs Roku Streaming Stick Pricing Roku Express
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Up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) with up-scaling from 720p on HD TVs
