Roku Express (3700) vs Roku Express+ (3710)
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| RokuExpress (3700) | RokuExpress+ (3710) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2016 | October 2016 |
| Video and audio | ||
| Resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| HDR | None | None |
| Video | 1920 × 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 | ||
| Software | Roku OS | Roku OS |
| Chip details | MIPS processor at 900 MHz (Roku's exact Littlefield/3700X developer row) | MIPS processor at 900 MHz (Roku's exact Littlefield/3710X developer row) |
| Memory | 512 MB (Roku's exact Littlefield/3700X developer row) | 512 MB (Roku's exact Littlefield/3710X developer row) |
| Storage | No verified built-in user storage capacity published in the maker sources read | – |
| Software and services | Roku OS; app availability varies by region and software version | Roku OS; US launch model was exclusive to Walmart. App availability varies by region and software version |
| Connections | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Voice remote | No | No |
| Ports | HDMI 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 Bluetooth | 802.11b/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) |
| Remote | Original 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 remote | Original 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 | ||
| Type | Box | Box |
| Size | Small external box supplied with adhesive mounting strip and HDMI cable; infrared receiver must remain visible | Supplied 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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