Roku Premiere Plus

Overview

For 4K HDR TV owners fed up of using built-in smart TV apps, the Roku Premiere+ is my top pick.

-- As reviewed by cnet

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

1
Average:

1
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0

8.8

User Score

Based on 2,684 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on March 7, 2024

Reviewers Liked

Remote has a headphone jack for private listening
Roku's ecosystem offers more apps, better search and more customization than any other
Roku Feed is helpful for tracking new TV episodes and movie prices

Reviewers Didn't Like

No microphone on remote for voice search
Premiere+ doesn't work with with Dolby Vision HDR
Performance gains over $50 Roku Streaming Stick are barely noticeable

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Roku Premiere+ is hands-down the best intersection of value and performance for a 4K streaming player available right now. It's a capable piece of hardware, but you might be disappointed by how little Roku's interface has changed with this refresh.

By TechRadar on February 06, 2017

At $100, this Roku hits the sweet spot for 4K HDR TV owners.

By PCWorld on November 01, 2016

For 4K HDR TV owners fed up of using built-in smart TV apps, the Roku Premiere+ is my top pick.

By cnet on November 01, 2016

The Roku Premiere+ combines 4K HDR support, fast performance, and ease of use with a headphone jack-equipped remote, making it our top pick for 4K media streamers.

By PCMag on October 14, 2016

Roku Premiere Plus

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Price: $85

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Apple TV - 2015 (4th Gen)

Amazon Fire TV (2nd Gen)

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