4K testing

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Roku showdown: tested 4K, voice remote freedom…surprising value revealed

Diving into the Roku ecosystem, the differences become nuanced. The Express 4K+ offers a potent 4K HDR experience, its integrated voice remote adding immediate smart TV convenience, all wrapped in a notoriously surprising value package for those willing to forgo extra HDMI ports. Step up to the Streaming Stick 4K, and you find a very similar streaming prowess, enhanced by its persistent long-range Wi-Fi antenna – crucial for larger homes – yet it generally carries a higher asking price despite minimal extra hardware. Then there's the Ultra LT (2023), a compelling mix of features: included HDMI cable and headphones simplify setup, the superior quad-core processor ensures smoother operation, and the 'Private Listening' capability for the voice remote is a genuinely useful privacy feature lacking on its predecessors. While each performs 4K beautifully, the deciding factors often boil down to desired connectivity extras, price sensitivity, and whether the convenience of Private Listening warrants the additional investment.