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Roku Express (3930) vs Roku Streaming Stick (2025)

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RokuExpress (3930)RokuStreaming Stick (2025)
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2019June 2025
Video and audio
Resolution1080p1080p
HDRNoneNone
VideoUp to 1080p Full HD; no 4K or HDR (exact Nemo/3930X maker 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 detailsArm Cortex-A53; OpenGL ES 2.0 (Roku's exact Nemo/3930X developer row)Arm Cortex-A55
Memory512 MB (Roku's exact Nemo/3930X developer row)512 MB
Software and servicesRoku OS; apps vary by region and software version. Maker September 2019 release gives October retail availability, rather than the announcement day–
Connections
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Dual-band Wi-Fi
EthernetNoNo
Voice remoteNoYes
PortsHDMI output, micro-USB power and reset; no Ethernet, USB media or card slotBuilt-in HDMI; USB-C for power
Wi-Fi and BluetoothSingle-band 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (Tech Advisor)Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
Smart home–Works with Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa
RemoteStandard 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 bundleVoice remote with TV power, volume and mute buttons; two pre-installed AAA batteries
Design
TypeBoxStick
PowerUSB power. The European 3930EU guide excludes a mains adaptor; the original US launch package includes one5 V, 1 A; about 2.2 W typical when streaming
Size–3.7 × 0.80 × 0.45 in; 26.0 g
In the boxEuropean package includes player, infrared remote, two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, USB power cable and removable adhesive stripRoku Streaming Stick, voice remote, two AAA batteries, USB-C to USB-A power cable

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