The 2024 Roku Ultra is a $100 media streaming device with WiFi 6 and a faster processor

These days, it’s hard to buy a TV without some sort of smart TV software. However, if you have an older model that doesn’t have any software, lacks important features, or doesn’t receive updates anymore, there are a number of devices you can plug into your screen to make it easier to stream content from the internet.

Roku’s latest flagship media streaming device is the company’s fastest to date and the first to add support for WiFi 6. It’s currently on sale for $100 Roku Ultra (2024) It also retains the same price tag as its predecessor. need Whether you prefer everything it has to offer or a cheaper and fully adequate device is a separate question.

In a nutshell, Roku says the new Roku Ultra 4850 has a 30% faster processor than its predecessor, resulting in “faster performance and smoother browsing,” as well as software improvements for quicker startup times when you launch a streaming app.

The addition of WiFi 6 support should also lead to improvements in wireless speed and performance, especially in places with plenty of wireless signals, but there’s also an Ethernet jack if you prefer to use a wired network connection.

The new Roku Ultra features HDMI 2.1 output and supports 4K video up to 60 frames per second, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. There’s also support for Quick Media Switching (QMS) to switch between refresh rates on TVs that support the feature.

It also comes with a Roku Voice Remote Pro (version 2) that features hands-free voice command support, backlit buttons, a find-a-lost remote function, and a USB-C port for charging the built-in rechargeable battery. There’s also a Quick Launch button that takes you to personalized shortcuts.

But Roku also offers a few other media streaming devices that cost half the price, and offers many of the same basic features. Roku Streaming Stick 4K and Roku Express 4K+ Moreover both support 4K video and come with voice remotes. They may not have all the bells and whistles like WiFi 6, Ethernet, or a Quick Launch button, but both are available for under $50.

And of course, Roku isn’t the only game in town. There are also media streaming devices from Amazon and Apple, as well as a wide range of products featuring Google’s Android TV or Google TV software… including some 4K-ready models. for as little as $20.

through Roku Blog