Spec-by-spec
Head to head
Contenders from Streaming Media Players, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.
Roku Ultra (4850R) – 4K Streaming Box with Dolby Vision & Voice Remote Pro #19 in Streaming Media Players Price
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#1
#19
Resolution & HDR
4K + Dolby Vision + HDR10+ + Dolby Atmos
4K + HDR10+ + Dolby Vision + Dolby Atmos
UI Speed
Quad-core processor, instant app launch, fluid 4K nav
30% faster than other Roku players; quick app launch
Remote
Voice + TV power/volume + live-TV buttons; no backlight
Voice Remote Pro: backlit, rechargeable, TV control, find-me
App Support
All major apps (Netflix, Disney+, Prime, HBO Max, etc.) + Alexa search
Roku OS: all major apps + largest free library
Ads & Privacy
Ad-supported home screen, Amazon ecosystem tracking
Roku home screen shows sponsored tiles; light tracking vs. rivals
Value
Premium 4K features at $60—excellent for price
Premium features ($87) vs. budget sticks ($30–50); mid-tier positioning
Verdict
Best-in-class 4K streaming stick with premium features at mid-tier price
Best premium streaming box under $100
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