Roku 2 XS (3100) vs Roku 3 (4200)

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2 XS (3100) compared with 3 (4200)

	Roku2 XS (3100)	Roku3 (4200)
Overview
Released
Released	July 2011	March 2013
Video and audio
Resolution
Resolution	1080p	1080p
HDR
HDR	None	None
Video
Video	Up to 1080p over HDMI; supplied 3.5 mm-to-RCA cable carries standard-definition composite video and analogue stereo	Up to 1080p HD (original Roku announcement); HDMI only, with no analogue A/V output
Audio
Audio	Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 passthrough supported by the launch Netflix implementation; surround availability depends on the service and receiver	–
Performance
Software
Software	Roku OS	Roku OS
Chip details
Chip details	ARM11 at 600 MHz (Roku's exact Giga/3100X developer row)	Arm Cortex-A9 dual-core at 1 GHz; OpenGL ES 2.0 (Roku's exact Austin/4200X developer row)
Memory
Memory	256 MB (Roku's exact Giga/3100X developer row)	512 MB (Roku's exact Austin/4200X developer row)
Storage
Storage	microSD expands app/game storage, not removable-media playback; supported local files play through USB	microSD expands channel/app storage; local media uses the USB port
Software and services
Software and services	Roku OS; exact 3100X maker row lists this legacy device's last compatible version as 9.1. Apps and services vary by region and software version	Roku OS; apps and services vary by region and software version. Maker developer row lists release year 2014, conflicting with the original March 6, 2013 release announcement used here
Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	Wi-Fi 4
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Voice remote
Voice remote	No	No
Ports
Ports	HDMI, Ethernet, USB media, microSD channel-storage slot, 3.5 mm composite/stereo A/V, power and reset	HDMI, Ethernet, USB media playback, microSD channel-storage slot and power
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth	802.11n Wi-Fi and 100 Mbit Ethernet (Expert Reviews); Bluetooth for the gaming remote (Roku launch release)	Dual-band Wi-Fi (Roku launch release); 2.4/5 GHz confirmed by SmallNetBuilder. Original remote uses Wi-Fi Direct rather than Bluetooth
Remote
Remote	Original Bluetooth enhanced remote with A/B game buttons, motion sensing and adjustable wrist strap; no microphone, headphone socket or television power controls	Original enhanced motion remote with headphone socket and A/B game controls. Side volume buttons control headphones only; no microphone or television power controls. Distinct from the 2015 voice-remote bundle
Design
Type
Type	Box	Box
Power
Power	Less than 2 W stated in the original Roku 2 family announcement; mains power adapter included	–
In the box
In the box	Player, enhanced remote, two AA batteries, custom composite/stereo A/V cable and power adapter; HDMI and Ethernet cables not included	Player, enhanced remote and in-ear headphones; HDMI cable not supplied (SmallNetBuilder)