The Rokus are the The most popular TV streaming boxes for a good reason – they’re super easy to use and offer a wide range of streaming channels. They are our favorite, too much. However, figuring out which one to buy isn’t that easy. There are currently four different Roku streaming devices out there (not counting TVs and soundbars), and you’ll find a ton of older models floating around on Amazon and other sellers. Rokus also tend to have similar names and look almost identical, so it’s not that easy to pinpoint the differences.
We are here to help you. If you’re like us, you want the best Roku for the least amount of money. We’ve broken down the features to the ones we think you’ll actually want to own, starting with the most basic model. And once you get that Roku make sure to add WIRED string!
Update June 2021: We’ve added the Express 4K Plus, which replaces the Premiere.
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