Roku supplies a dirt-cheap Apple TV replacement that lets you wirelessly play everything from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac via Airplay 2.
Bert van Dijk
But there are also disadvantages: the Roku is not powerful enough for the slightly more advanced games. The Roku stick also does not support Bluetooth and the WiFi receiver is incorporated in the USB cable.
The interface is calm and clear and the stick offers nice screensavers (including an aquarium). Check marks indicate if an app is already installed. The Roku streaming stick also offers the spatial Dolby Atmos sound and Dolby Vision.
The Roku is officially not sold in the Netherlands. That’s why Roku’s own TV channel and some other apps that are on the package, such as Disney+ and Amazon Prime, are not available in the Netherlands. The Roku stick is for sale on amazon.nl, but through promotions you can often find it a lot cheaper on the German website amazon.de.
Tip: With the Rakuten TV button, which is not used here, you can quickly open your overview of apps.
Product† Roku 4K Streaming Stick
Recommended retail price: € 59,- (promotional price is € 36,-)
Pros
* less distracting ads
* better overview of where to see something for free
* Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision
Cons:
* no Disney+ and Amazon Prime app here
* Roku remote app not available here
* wifi receiver in cable and no bluetooth