Roku today announced a new line up of streaming players starting at just $29.99. The new Roku Express is the smallest streaming box ever and offers a fast and complete experience with 1080p HD streaming for $29.99 MSRP. Roku Express and Roku Express+ are a great solution for consumers who want a low-cost way to start streaming or for those who wish to extend TV streaming throughout their home inexpensively.
For those who seek incredible performance through a quad-core processor and the capability to stream 4K Ultra HD up to 60 frames per second, Roku Premiere and Roku Premiere+ are a more powerful player. The Roku Premiere+ also supports HDR for a vibrant picture and includes a point anywhere remote with a headphone jack for private listening. Rounding out the line is the fully loaded Roku Ultra for an ideal streaming experience which also includes support for HDR, Dolby Digital Plus decode, voice search and lost remote finder.
“Roku stands for streaming innovation and today we’re celebrating the biggest player launch in our company’s history, including the introduction of the Roku Express player which delivers a complete streaming experience for a shockingly low price of $29.99,” said Anthony Wood, Roku Founder and CEO. “Whether consumers simply want fast HD streaming via an inexpensive device or are looking for a top-of-the-line player with advanced features such as 4K and HDR, Roku is an easy choice.”
Roku Express and Roku Express+
$29.99 MSRP and $39.99 MSRP, respectively – Roku most affordable streaming players ever launched; Roku Express is for TVs with HDMI® and Roku Express+ supports older TVs and can use a legacy Red/White/Yellow connection
- 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+ also includes:
- Composite jack and included composite A/V cable (red/white/yellow)
Roku Premiere and Roku Premiere+
$79.99 MSRP and $99.99 MSRP, respectively – powerful performance and stunning HD and 4K up to 60 fps streaming plus HDR on the Roku Premiere+
- 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+ also includes:
- 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 – Roku’s ultimate player that’s fully loaded and can deliver powerful HD, 4K up to 60 fps and HDR streaming
In addition to everything offered on the Roku Premiere+, the Roku Ultra also features:
- 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
Availability
Roku Express, Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+ and Roku Ultra streaming players will be available for pre-order beginning today from Roku.com, Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon and other retailers, and are expected to be in stores beginning on Oct. 9. Roku Express+ will be available exclusively at Walmart.
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