Roku 2 XD (3050) vs Roku LT (2400)

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2 XD (3050) compared with LT (2400)
Roku2 XD (3050)RokuLT (2400)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2011November 2011
Video and audio
Resolution1080p (better)720p
HDRNoneNone
Video1080p, 720p or 480p through HDMI; 480i composite video through the included custom A/V cable (The Gadgeteer)Up to 720p through HDMI; composite video through the included A/V cable is standard definition
AudioAnalogue stereo through the A/V cable; HDMI digital audio with 5.1 passthrough where available. The maker's original Netflix implementation supported Dolby Digital Plus–
Performance
SoftwareRoku OSRoku OS
Chip detailsARM11 at 600 MHz in Roku's exact Giga/3050X developer rowARM11 at 600 MHz; Giga hardware, model 2400X in Roku's developer table
Memory256 MB in Roku's exact 3050X developer row256 MB in Roku's exact 2400X developer row
StoragemicroSD expands storage for Roku channels and games, rather than playing personal files from the card; no published aggregate user capacity–
Software and servicesRoku lists OS 9.1 as the last compatible version for 3050X. Channels and services depend on region and software; this is the 2011 Roku 2 XD rather than the original 2010 XDRoku lists OS 9.1 as the last compatible version for 2400X. This is the original ARM-based LT, distinct from the MIPS-based 2450 and 2700 revisions. Channels and services depend on region and software
Connections
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
EthernetNoNo
Voice remoteNoNo
PortsHDMI, microSD channel-storage slot, 3.5 mm composite/stereo A/V, power and reset; no Ethernet or USB media portHDMI, composite video/stereo A/V connector, power and reset; no Ethernet, USB or microSD
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth802.11n Wi-Fi, compatible with b/g; Bluetooth 3.0 for the optional gaming remote (The Gadgeteer)Built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi according to the original maker announcement
RemoteOriginal standard infrared remote with Back, Home, Options and Instant Replay; no microphone, headphone socket or motion control. Bluetooth gaming remote sold separatelyStandard infrared remote; no voice microphone, headphone socket or motion control
Design
TypeBoxBox
PowerLess than 2 W stated in the original maker announcement; 5.2 V / 1.0 A power adaptor identified in The Gadgeteer's XD test–
Size3.3 × 3.3 × 0.9 inches (The Gadgeteer)–
In the boxPlayer, infrared remote, two AAA batteries, custom RCA-to-3.5 mm composite/stereo cable, mains power adaptor and setup guide; HDMI cable and microSD card sold separatelyLT player, standard infrared remote, two AAA batteries, RCA A/V cable and power adaptor; HDMI cable sold separately

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