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Roku Express (3700) vs Roku Streaming Stick (2025)

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RokuExpress (3700)RokuStreaming Stick (2025)
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2016June 2025
Video and audio
Resolution1080p1080p
HDRNoneNone
Video1920 × 1080 playback; 1280 × 720 interface rendering (Roku's exact Littlefield/3700X developer row)Up to 1080p (1920 × 1080) with up-scaling from 720p
Audio–Digital stereo over HDMI; DTS Digital Surround and Dolby-encoded audio pass-through over HDMI (Roku doesn't list Dolby Atmos)
Performance
SoftwareRoku OSRoku OS
Chip detailsMIPS processor at 900 MHz (Roku's exact Littlefield/3700X developer row)Arm Cortex-A55
Memory512 MB (Roku's exact Littlefield/3700X developer row)512 MB
StorageNo verified built-in user storage capacity published in the maker sources read–
Software and servicesRoku OS; app availability varies by region and software version–
Connections
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Dual-band Wi-Fi
EthernetNoNo
Voice remoteNoYes
PortsHDMI output and Micro-USB power input; no Ethernet (Tom's Guide and Ars Technica)Built-in HDMI; USB-C for power
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth802.11b/g/n, single-band 2.4 GHz (Roku launch release and Ars Technica)Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
Smart home–Works with Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa
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 remoteVoice remote with TV power, volume and mute buttons; two pre-installed AAA batteries
Design
TypeBoxStick
Power–5 V, 1 A; about 2.2 W typical when streaming
SizeSmall external box supplied with adhesive mounting strip and HDMI cable; infrared receiver must remain visible3.7 × 0.80 × 0.45 in; 26.0 g
In the box–Roku Streaming Stick, voice remote, two AAA batteries, USB-C to USB-A power cable

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