What an incredible device. Where do I even start? I was one of the many tired of paying high cable bills to watch a few preferred channels. I have excellent internet service with Google Fiber, and bandwidth is not an issue, so I dropped the TV portion, and bought a few streaming devices. My experience with Roku was first on the Roku Premiere +, which worked very well and is similar to the Ultra, except no 4k support. When I purchased a 4K TV, it was time to get another Roku device so I went with the Ultra. I prefer the beefier hardware over what the sticks offer, just to ensure fastest processors and best hardware internally is used, but no idea to any truth to this assumption. Regardless, the Roku Ultra was painless to set up, consistent with other Roku models I've used, and has support for all the applications I could ever want.
Speaking of application support, this is where Roku really shines. Previous to Roku devices I used a couple of Amazon Firestick products, and quickly learned that was a mistake. Amazon products are fine, but they have their own streaming interests in mind and don't always play well with others. Similar to Google products, Apple Products, and others that dipped their hands into the streaming media/entertainment markets. Roku, on the other hand, does not fight for your dollars to give you content. Instead, they give you a platform that plays well with all content providers and allows you to stream whatever you want. Prefer YouTube TV (or even YouTube for that matter)? Don't try watching it on an Amazon product, they don't support it. Want to watch PS Vue on your Xbox? Good luck. Roku doesn't have these compatibility issues, which should be the #1 reason you choose this over any other device.
Downsides? Maybe the home menu of the Roku. Gets somewhat tiresome flipping through a bunch of little tiles row by row to choose your applications you want to open. Small complaint, and not really sure how to even make it better, but if there's a downside, this is probably it.
Overall, you cannot go wrong with these devices. You can even get a Roku and be set paying absolutely nothing else in subscription fees. There's so much free ad supported content on different streaming channels that you'll have no problem finding something to watch. Should you decide to pay for a subscription to a service like YouTube TV, PS Vue, DirecTV Now, Sling, HBO Now, Showtime, Fubo TV, Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, or any others you can think of, you won't be restricted by the device to select your choice of content provider. Have at it, and enjoy.
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing product. Wish I would have bought their stock at $18 bucks/share.
| Brand Name | Roku |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 4.9 x 4.9 x 1 inches |
| Item model number | Roku Ultra 4660R |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Number of Component Outputs | hdmi, usb, ethernet |
| Special Features | Wireless |
