Roku Express 4K (3940) vs Roku Express+ (3710)
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| RokuExpress 4K (3940) | RokuExpress+ (3710) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2021 | October 2016 |
| Video and audio | ||
| Resolution | 4K (better) | 1080p |
| HDR | HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG (better) | None |
| Video | Up to 4K at 60 fps (Roku's exact Marlin/3940X developer row); HDCP 2.2 required for 4K/HDR | 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 |
| HDR | HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG (Roku's exact Marlin/3940X developer row); no Dolby Vision | – |
| Performance | ||
| Software | Roku OS | Roku OS |
| Chip details | Arm Cortex-A55; OpenGL ES 2.0 (Roku's exact Marlin/3940X developer row) | MIPS processor at 900 MHz (Roku's exact Littlefield/3710X developer row) |
| Memory | 1 GB (Roku's exact Marlin/3940X developer row) | 512 MB (Roku's exact Littlefield/3710X developer row) |
| Storage | Internal storage serves system/channel use; maker sources used do not publish user-accessible capacity | – |
| Software and services | Launched with Roku OS 10. App availability varies by region and software version. May 2021 on-sale month is from the exact UK Tech Advisor review; the maker developer table gives only 2021. Cord Busters identifies this model as the UK replacement for Premiere 3920 | Roku OS; US launch model was exclusive to Walmart. App availability varies by region and software version |
| Connections | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Voice remote | No | No |
| Ports | HDMI output, micro-USB power/compatible Ethernet adaptor connection and reset. No built-in Ethernet socket; USB Ethernet adaptor sold separately | 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 | Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (Tech Advisor) | 802.11b/g/n (Roku launch release); 2.4 GHz only (CGMagazine) |
| Remote | Original standard infrared remote with channel shortcuts; no microphone, television power/volume controls or headphone socket. Express 4K+ 3941 includes the voice remote instead | 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 cable and mains adaptor supplied; use the adaptor if the television USB port provides insufficient power | – |
| In the box | Player, infrared remote, batteries, premium high-speed HDMI cable, USB power cable, power adaptor and removable adhesive strip | – |
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