Roku Express (3700) vs Roku Express+ (3710)

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Express (3700) compared with Express+ (3710)
RokuExpress (3700)RokuExpress+ (3710)
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2016October 2016
Video and audio
Resolution1080p1080p
HDRNoneNone
Video1920 × 1080 playback; 1280 × 720 interface rendering (Roku's exact Littlefield/3700X developer row)Up to 1920 × 1080 playback; interface renders at 1280 × 720 (Roku's exact Littlefield/3710X developer row). Composite output serves legacy televisions, not HD playback
Performance
SoftwareRoku OSRoku OS
Chip detailsMIPS processor at 900 MHz (Roku's exact Littlefield/3700X developer row)MIPS processor at 900 MHz (Roku's exact Littlefield/3710X developer row)
Memory512 MB (Roku's exact Littlefield/3700X developer row)512 MB (Roku's exact Littlefield/3710X developer row)
StorageNo verified built-in user storage capacity published in the maker sources read–
Software and servicesRoku OS; app availability varies by region and software versionRoku OS; US launch model was exclusive to Walmart. App availability varies by region and software version
Connections
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
EthernetNoNo
Voice remoteNoNo
PortsHDMI output and Micro-USB power input; no Ethernet (Tom's Guide and Ars Technica)HDMI output, composite A/V jack, USB power input and reset button; HDMI and red/white/yellow composite cables supplied (Roku's 2016 quick-start guide)
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth802.11b/g/n, single-band 2.4 GHz (Roku launch release and Ars Technica)802.11b/g/n (Roku launch release); 2.4 GHz only (CGMagazine)
RemoteOriginal infrared remote with navigation, playback and fixed app buttons; no microphone or TV power/volume controls. Mobile-app voice search is separate from the supplied remoteOriginal infrared remote with navigation, playback and app shortcuts; must remain within line of sight. Mobile-app voice search is separate from the supplied remote
Design
TypeBoxBox
SizeSmall external box supplied with adhesive mounting strip and HDMI cable; infrared receiver must remain visibleSupplied adhesive strip mounts the player to a television; maker guide warns against placing the player behind the TV or inside a cabinet

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