3 (4200)

Released March 2013

The original Roku 3 is a 1080p streaming box with dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet and a wireless remote for private headphone listening.

Model history · 2 models, 2011–2013

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20133 (4200)

Type: Box
Resolution: 1080p
HDR: –
Software: Roku OS

What reviewers say

Both reviews liked its broad content selection and private headphone listening, but found local file support restricted. What Hi-Fi? praised its speed; SmallNetBuilder found little playback improvement over the 2 XS and noted that the redesigned interface would also reach older players.

From whathifi.com and smallnetbuilder.com

Specifications

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Video and audio

Resolution: 1080p
HDR: None
Video: Up to 1080p HD (original Roku announcement); HDMI only, with no analogue A/V output

Performance

Software: Roku OS
Chip details: Arm Cortex-A9 dual-core at 1 GHz; OpenGL ES 2.0 (Roku's exact Austin/4200X developer row)
Memory: 512 MB (Roku's exact Austin/4200X developer row)
Storage: microSD expands channel/app storage; local media uses the USB port
Software and services: Roku OS; apps and services vary by region and software version. Maker developer row lists release year 2014, conflicting with the original March 6, 2013 release announcement used here

Connections

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 4
Ethernet: Yes
Voice remote: No
Ports: HDMI, Ethernet, USB media playback, microSD channel-storage slot and power
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Dual-band Wi-Fi (Roku launch release); 2.4/5 GHz confirmed by SmallNetBuilder. Original remote uses Wi-Fi Direct rather than Bluetooth
Remote: Original enhanced motion remote with headphone socket and A/B game controls. Side volume buttons control headphones only; no microphone or television power controls. Distinct from the 2015 voice-remote bundle