Roku 2 XS (3100) vs Roku Express (3930)

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2 XS (3100) compared with Express (3930)

	Roku2 XS (3100)	RokuExpress (3930)
Overview
Released
Released	July 2011	October 2019
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 Full HD; no 4K or HDR (exact Nemo/3930X maker developer row)
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-A53; OpenGL ES 2.0 (Roku's exact Nemo/3930X developer row)
Memory
Memory	256 MB (Roku's exact Giga/3100X developer row)	512 MB (Roku's exact Nemo/3930X developer row)
Storage
Storage	microSD expands app/game storage, not removable-media playback; supported local files play through USB	–
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 vary by region and software version. Maker September 2019 release gives October retail availability, rather than the announcement day
Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	Wi-Fi 4
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	No
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 output, micro-USB power and reset; no Ethernet, USB media or card slot
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)	Single-band 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (Tech Advisor)
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	Standard infrared remote with channel shortcuts; needs line of sight. No voice microphone, television power/volume controls or headphone socket. Express+ 3931 adds the 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	USB power. The European 3930EU guide excludes a mains adaptor; the original US launch package includes one
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	European package includes player, infrared remote, two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, USB power cable and removable adhesive strip