Apple TV 4K (1st generation) vs Roku Streaming Stick+ (3810)

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TV 4K (1st generation) compared with Streaming Stick+ (3810)

	AppleTV 4K (1st generation)	RokuStreaming Stick+ (3810)
Overview
Released
Released	September 2017	October 2017
Video and audio
Resolution
Resolution	4K	4K
HDR
HDR	HDR10 and Dolby Vision (better)	HDR10
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	–
Video
Video	H.264/HEVC SDR up to 2160p at 60 fps, Main/Main 10 profile; HEVC Dolby Vision Profile 5 and HDR10 Main 10 up to 2160p; HD and UHD TVs supported through HDMI	Up to 4K HDR at 60 fps; AVForums identifies HDMI 2.0a with HDCP 2.2 and tested automatic display refresh-rate matching on the original software
HDR
HDR	Dolby Vision and HDR10; requires a compatible HDR television and content	HDR10; Dolby Vision is not supported
Audio
Audio	Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 and Dolby Atmos; Atmos support added with tvOS 12 after launch; AAC, HE-AAC v1, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF and WAV playback	AVForums found Dolby Digital Plus Atmos output available, but no UK streaming apps using it at the time; its Plex tests passed multichannel core Dolby Digital and DTS, not Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD MA. TechRadar's broad claim of no Atmos conflicts with that test, so the main Atmos field is omitted
Performance
Software
Software	tvOS	Roku OS
Software and services
Software and services	–	Launched with Roku OS 8; app availability and software features vary by country and over time
Chip details
Chip details	Apple A10X Fusion with 64-bit architecture	–
Storage
Storage	32 or 64 GB internal storage	–
Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	No
Smart home hub
Smart home hub	Yes	–
Voice remote
Voice remote	Yes	Yes
Ports
Ports	HDMI 2.0a, Gigabit Ethernet and power inlet; HDMI cable sold separately; protected content requires HDCP	HDMI output and Mini USB power connection; no built-in Ethernet socket or USB media playback port
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth	802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO and simultaneous 2.4/5 GHz operation; Bluetooth 5.0; IR receiver; AirPlay from compatible Apple devices	Dual-band 802.11ac MIMO receiver in the supplied power cable (AVForums); Roku claimed up to four times the wireless range of its 2016 Streaming Stick
Smart home
Smart home	HomeKit home hub for remote access and automated accessory control	–
Remote
Remote	Siri Remote with touch surface, voice control, Bluetooth 4.0, IR transmitter, accelerometer and three-axis gyro; Lightning charging; 124 × 38 × 6.3 mm, 45 g; rechargeable battery rated for months of typical daily use	US launch bundle includes a voice remote with TV power and volume controls. AVForums' original UK review unit had TV power and volume but no direct remote voice search; later remote bundles differ
Design
Type
Type	Box	Stick
Power
Power	Built-in mains power supply; remote charges by USB computer connection or a separate power adapter	Proprietary power cable incorporates the wireless receiver; supplied power adaptor, with suitable TV USB power also tested by both reviews
Size
Size	35 × 98 × 98 mm; 425 g	3.7 × 0.8 × 0.47 in; 0.9 oz (TechRadar)
In the box
In the box	TV 4K, Siri Remote, power cord, Lightning-to-USB cable and documentation	Streaming stick, power cable with wireless receiver, power adaptor and remote; AVForums' UK review bundle also included USB extension cable and two AAA batteries