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
#2
#19
Resolution & HDR
4K + Dolby Vision (no Atmos or HDR10+)
4K + HDR10+ + Dolby Vision + Dolby Atmos
UI Speed
Snappy navigation, quick app launch
30% faster than other Roku players; quick app launch
Remote
Voice + TV power/volume control
Voice Remote Pro: backlit, rechargeable, TV control, find-me
App Support
Thousands of apps, minimal lock-in
Roku OS: all major apps + largest free library
Ads & Privacy
Light home-screen promotion, standard tracking
Roku home screen shows sponsored tiles; light tracking vs. rivals
Value
Excellent 4K capability per dollar
Premium features ($87) vs. budget sticks ($30–50); mid-tier positioning
Verdict
Best-value 4K streaming stick
Best premium streaming box under $100
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