Roku Express 4K (3940) vs Roku Express+ (3710)

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Express 4K (3940) compared with Express+ (3710)
RokuExpress 4K (3940)RokuExpress+ (3710)
Overview
ReleasedMay 2021October 2016
Video and audio
Resolution4K (better)1080p
HDRHDR10, HDR10+ and HLG (better)None
VideoUp to 4K at 60 fps (Roku's exact Marlin/3940X developer row); HDCP 2.2 required for 4K/HDRUp to 1920 × 1080 playback; interface renders at 1280 × 720 (Roku's exact Littlefield/3710X developer row). Composite output serves legacy televisions, not HD playback
HDRHDR10, HDR10+ and HLG (Roku's exact Marlin/3940X developer row); no Dolby Vision–
Performance
SoftwareRoku OSRoku OS
Chip detailsArm 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)
Memory1 GB (Roku's exact Marlin/3940X developer row)512 MB (Roku's exact Littlefield/3710X developer row)
StorageInternal storage serves system/channel use; maker sources used do not publish user-accessible capacity–
Software and servicesLaunched 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 3920Roku OS; US launch model was exclusive to Walmart. App availability varies by region and software version
Connections
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
EthernetNoNo
Voice remoteNoNo
PortsHDMI output, micro-USB power/compatible Ethernet adaptor connection and reset. No built-in Ethernet socket; USB Ethernet adaptor sold separatelyHDMI 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 BluetoothDual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi (Tech Advisor)802.11b/g/n (Roku launch release); 2.4 GHz only (CGMagazine)
RemoteOriginal standard infrared remote with channel shortcuts; no microphone, television power/volume controls or headphone socket. Express 4K+ 3941 includes the voice remote insteadOriginal 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
TypeBoxBox
Size–Supplied adhesive strip mounts the player to a television; maker guide warns against placing the player behind the TV or inside a cabinet
PowerUSB power cable and mains adaptor supplied; use the adaptor if the television USB port provides insufficient power–
In the boxPlayer, infrared remote, batteries, premium high-speed HDMI cable, USB power cable, power adaptor and removable adhesive strip–

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