Roku Express (3930) vs Roku Express+ (3710)
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| RokuExpress (3930) | RokuExpress+ (3710) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2019 | October 2016 |
| Video and audio | ||
| Resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| HDR | None | None |
| Video | Up to 1080p Full HD; no 4K or HDR (exact Nemo/3930X maker 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 | Arm Cortex-A53; OpenGL ES 2.0 (Roku's exact Nemo/3930X developer row) | MIPS processor at 900 MHz (Roku's exact Littlefield/3710X developer row) |
| Memory | 512 MB (Roku's exact Nemo/3930X developer row) | 512 MB (Roku's exact Littlefield/3710X developer row) |
| Software and services | Roku OS; apps vary by region and software version. Maker September 2019 release gives October retail availability, rather than the announcement day | 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, micro-USB power and reset; no Ethernet, USB media or card slot | 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 | Single-band 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (Tech Advisor) | 802.11b/g/n (Roku launch release); 2.4 GHz only (CGMagazine) |
| Remote | 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 | 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 | – | Supplied adhesive strip mounts the player to a television; maker guide warns against placing the player behind the TV or inside a cabinet |
| Power | USB power. The European 3930EU guide excludes a mains adaptor; the original US launch package includes one | – |
| In the box | European package includes player, infrared remote, two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, USB power cable and removable adhesive strip | – |
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