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Roku Streaming Stick (2025) vs Roku Streaming Stick 4K

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RokuStreaming Stick (2025)RokuStreaming Stick 4K
Overview
ReleasedJune 2025October 2021
Video and audio
Resolution1080p4K
HDRNoneDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG
VideoUp to 1080p (1920 × 1080) with up-scaling from 720pUp to 2160p at 60 fps (3840 × 2160) with up-scaling from 720p and 1080p; needs HDCP 2.2 for 4K
HDR–Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG up to 60 fps
AudioDigital stereo over HDMI; DTS Digital Surround and Dolby-encoded audio pass-through over HDMI (Roku doesn't list Dolby Atmos)Digital stereo over HDMI; DTS Digital Surround and Dolby-encoded audio pass-through over HDMI (Roku's UK spec doesn't list Dolby Atmos)
Performance
SoftwareRoku OSRoku OS
Chip detailsArm Cortex-A55Quad-core Arm Cortex-A55; Roku quotes up to 30% faster boot than before
Memory512 MB1 GB
Connections
Wi-FiDual-band Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
EthernetNoNo
Voice remoteYesYes
PortsBuilt-in HDMI; USB-C for powerHDMI 2.0b; USB for power and the long-range Wi-Fi receiver
Wi-Fi and BluetoothDual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)802.11ac dual-band MIMO Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) with long-range receiver
Smart homeWorks with Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Google Home and AlexaWorks with Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa
RemoteVoice remote with TV power, volume and mute buttons; two pre-installed AAA batteriesVoice remote with TV power, volume and mute buttons; two pre-installed AAA batteries
Design
TypeStickStick
Power5 V, 1 A; about 2.2 W typical when streaming5 V, 1 A; under 3.5 W typical when streaming 4K; power adaptor included
Size3.7 × 0.80 × 0.45 in; 26.0 g3.7 × 0.80 × 0.45 in; 26.0 g
In the boxRoku Streaming Stick, voice remote, two AAA batteries, USB-C to USB-A power cableRoku Streaming Stick 4K, voice remote, two AAA batteries, USB power cable with long-range Wi-Fi receiver, power adaptor

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