Lastly, Roku claims that the new Ultra is 30 percent faster than its other streamers. The difference is noticeable in side-by-side testing with Roku’s Streaming Stick 4K, with the latter’s app load times routinely about four seconds slower.

While I’ll dig into that a little more below, I find Roku’s software (and hardware) approach one that prioritizes convenience. It’s one of the reasons there’s still a need for external streaming players even though most contemporary TVs have their ...

The Roku Ultra (2024) might just be the most appropriately priced device I’ve come across in a while. An Apple TV 4K, which is perhaps the gold standard for streaming devices, is 30 dollars more for its base level but doesn’t offer much more for that extra thirty bucks.

With the included high-speed HDMI cable, the Roku Ultra LT streaming device works as an all-in-one hub for your streaming services. From the Roku, heading into Netflix, Disney+, Max, Hulu, and more to stream your favorite shows and movies. The Roku Ultra LT can connect to your home's WiFi network or get a stable connection with an Ethernet cable.

The brand new Roku Ultra (updated for 2024) nails both of those elements, while maintaining Roku's continued quality level and offering the full range of HDR formats that make it truly versatile for any TV set.

If you're looking at streaming devices, two of the best are the Roku Ultra and the Roku Streambar. How exactly do they differ? We've got you covered.