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Roku Streaming Stick (2025) vs Roku Streaming Stick (3500)

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RokuStreaming Stick (2025)RokuStreaming Stick (3500)
Overview
ReleasedJune 2025April 2014
Video and audio
Resolution1080p1080p
HDRNoneNone
VideoUp to 1080p (1920 × 1080) with up-scaling from 720pUp to 1080p HD (Roku's original HDMI-version announcement)
AudioDigital 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-A55ARM11 at 600 MHz (Roku's exact Sugarland/3500X developer row)
Memory512 MB512 MB (Roku's exact Sugarland/3500X developer row)
Software and services–Roku OS; maker now lists this as a legacy model limited to Roku OS 11. App availability varies by region and software version
Connections
Wi-FiDual-band Wi-FiWi-Fi 4
EthernetNoNo
Voice remoteYesNo
PortsBuilt-in HDMI; USB-C for powerHDMI plug and Micro-USB power input; USB cable and mains adapter included; distinct from the earlier MHL-powered Roku Ready stick
Wi-Fi and BluetoothDual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)Dual-band 802.11b/g/n (Tech Advisor); 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (Tom's Guide)
Smart homeWorks with Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa–
RemoteVoice remote with TV power, volume and mute buttons; two pre-installed AAA batteriesWi-Fi Direct remote with navigation, playback and app shortcuts; no microphone, headphone socket or motion sensors (Tech Advisor). Original app shortcut labels vary by region
Design
TypeStickStick
Power5 V, 1 A; about 2.2 W typical when streaming–
Size3.7 × 0.80 × 0.45 in; 26.0 g3.1 × 1.1 × 0.5 in (Tom's Guide)
In the boxRoku Streaming Stick, voice remote, two AAA batteries, USB-C to USB-A power cable–

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