Roku 2 XD (3050) vs Roku LT (2400)
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Roku2 XD (3050) | RokuLT (2400) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2011 | November 2011 |
| Video and audio | ||
| Resolution | 1080p (better) | 720p |
| HDR | None | None |
| Video | 1080p, 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 |
| Audio | Analogue 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 | ||
| Software | Roku OS | Roku OS |
| Chip details | ARM11 at 600 MHz in Roku's exact Giga/3050X developer row | ARM11 at 600 MHz; Giga hardware, model 2400X in Roku's developer table |
| Memory | 256 MB in Roku's exact 3050X developer row | 256 MB in Roku's exact 2400X developer row |
| Storage | microSD expands storage for Roku channels and games, rather than playing personal files from the card; no published aggregate user capacity | – |
| Software and services | Roku 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 XD | Roku 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-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Voice remote | No | No |
| Ports | HDMI, microSD channel-storage slot, 3.5 mm composite/stereo A/V, power and reset; no Ethernet or USB media port | HDMI, composite video/stereo A/V connector, power and reset; no Ethernet, USB or microSD |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | 802.11n 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 |
| Remote | Original standard infrared remote with Back, Home, Options and Instant Replay; no microphone, headphone socket or motion control. Bluetooth gaming remote sold separately | Standard infrared remote; no voice microphone, headphone socket or motion control |
| Design | ||
| Type | Box | Box |
| Power | Less than 2 W stated in the original maker announcement; 5.2 V / 1.0 A power adaptor identified in The Gadgeteer's XD test | – |
| Size | 3.3 × 3.3 × 0.9 inches (The Gadgeteer) | – |
| In the box | Player, 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 separately | LT player, standard infrared remote, two AAA batteries, RCA A/V cable and power adaptor; HDMI cable sold separately |
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