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Roku Premiere HD and 4K UHD Streaming Media Player
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
890
Old Reviews
11
Unverified
290
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4K
RESOLUTION
Quad Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
Review Analysis - 589 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ease of Use
88easy to set, easy to use, set, easy to install, setup
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy set up ... "
" ... Easy to learn how to use. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use! ... "
" ... Great unit, simple easy to setup and use . ... "
" ... easy to install, set up, and use. ... "
" ... Pretty easy to use. ... "
" ... once it was set up, i found it easy to use. ... "
" ... It's easy to set up and incredibly easy to use. ... "
Resolution
64channels, 4k, streaming, roku premiere, fire tv
+83%
-17%
" ... I can get my Netflix, Amazon Prime, VUDU and the various free channels that are mostly fillers for me without any issues. ... "
" ... I also bought an amazon fire stick, which I set up on another TV. ... then you can load the "free" channels. ... I loaded 49 channels. ... "
" ... does 4k fine - remote easy to use - accomplishes everything i need with hulu, netflix, slingtv ... "
" ... Needed to stream Broadway HD. ... "
" ... The actual experience with Amazon Prime and other channels is great, once all the channels load. ... "
" ... good 1080 hd. ... "
" ... Works great with a 4K tv. ... "
" ... What a difference from my former Blue ray player streaming device. ... "
Setup
63setup, set, easy to set, easy to install, install
+92%
-8%
" ... Eveything went smoothly. ... "
" ... Easy set up ... "
" ... First streaming device, it was easy to hook up and sign into. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use! ... "
" ... Great unit, simple easy to setup and use . ... "
" ... easy to install, set up, and use. ... "
" ... I am not technical in the least and was able to take out of the box, set up and watch in minutes! ... "
" ... Up and running in 5 minutes and signing up with Roku was easy as well. ... "
Software Platform
57netflix, apps, hulu, content, account
+77%
-23%
" ... Then was a combination of Samsung Blu-ray and Chromecast. ... "
" ... So happy I finally got this ROKU device. ... "
" ... I have several roku and really like all the content. ... "
" ... This works great, but the way hulu is set up is less convenient than the older model we have on our other tv. ... "
" ... i caught up on some Hulu and Netflix originals then some favorite TV series. ... "
" ... I have 2 Apple TV’s and an Amazon Fire stick and none were as easy to set up. ... "
" ... Roku works fine with most downloads. ... "
" ... Super fast and intuitive interface makes it easy to navigate and find new content. ... "
Cables
57roku, cut, hdmi cable, cutting, cut the cable
+84%
-16%
" ... Works well we are still trying to figure everything out but saves us the cost of a cable box. ... "
" ... I use roku instead a cable tv. ... "
" ... works fantastic and less than a third of the cost of cable for the same shows ... "
" ... So much better than paying for cable. ... "
" ... Extremely happy with becoming a cord cutter and Roku made it possible! ... Picture quality is sharp and rivals cable. ... I could not be more pleased with my overall experience and purchase and I would recommend to anyone sitting on the fence about cord cutting to make the leap and buy a Roku Premiere. ... "
" ... Got rid of all my cable boxes as now we stream our cable thru Rokus. ... Pays for itself in a few months just in cable rental fees alone. ... "
" ... We've cut cable and this has been a great replacement. ... "
" ... Set up was as simple as connecting a cable. ... "
Remote
49roku, ir, control, premiere, sight
+55%
-45%
" ... The handy remote works - all the time! ... "
" ... Was skeptical on how simple the remote was but it works just fine. ... "
" ... The right amount of buttons on remote ... "
" ... I really like being able to access Youtube, Acorn, Netflix and more so easily and with one remote controller. ... "
" ... Improved remote performance considerably 😀. ... Sturdy remote that will Outlast the tech most likely. ... "
" ... Best things about this product: I can control it with the Roku app on my smartphone in case I can't find my remote (happens often) and this remote has a headphone jack for night listening. ... "
" ... I do recommend downloading the app to use on your tablet or phone rather than the Roku remote. ... "
" ... The remote is by far the best of the ones I've used - the buttons on the bottom for quick access to Netflix and Amazon make it stand out among the others. ... "
Product Reliability
44roku, month, months, years, week
+61%
-39%
" ... Had been using my Sony DVD player as my WiFi intercessor for the past 3 years with no problem. ... "
" ... So far working great ... "
" ... I just got 2 of these to replace my 5+ year old original ones and these are much more reliable. ... "
" ... Just awesome, worked as expected to be. ... "
" ... Only have had it for 30+ days, no problems. ... "
" ... Roku has definitely come a long way since the first Roku we bought a few years ago. ... "
" ... I Set it up and it worked flawlessly. ... "
" ... Nice having a device that pays for itself month after month! ... "
Device Compatibility
40roku, device, smart tv, streaming device, streaming
+80%
-20%
" ... Then was a combination of Samsung Blu-ray and Chromecast. ... "
" ... Works seamlessly - perfect! ... "
" ... So happy I finally got this ROKU device. ... They wanted to monitor and share what TV shows I watched and basically seemed to indicate that the device was more theirs than mine. ... "
" ... The roku device is my go to gifts for family and friends. ... "
" ... First streaming device, it was easy to hook up and sign into. ... "
" ... Great entertainment device ... "
" ... Had to buy this because fire tv doesnt have bein connect and now i find myself using roku more than fire tv which is funny to me because i use to have a roku and then switched to the fire tv. ... "
" ... A whole new way to watch TV ... "
Apps
31netflix, roku, hulu, streaming, spotify
+77%
-23%
" ... This product is amazing the apps are so easy to use it works quickly the picture is sharp on my television that so well worth the price ... "
" ... can't sign in to youtube . ... "
" ... The two that I can use are Amazon & Netflix . ... "
" ... Upgraded mainly to get a better experience for my spectrum app. ... "
" ... I do recommend downloading the app to use on your tablet or phone rather than the Roku remote. ... "
" ... Really love this -- great way to access Netflix, HBO Now and a ton of other stuff. ... "
" ... Great way to have Netflix, Amazon and many other Apps without having to get a new TV. ... "
" ... -You do need to have access or pay for subscriptions to utilize many of the streaming sites ... "
Overall performance
30speed, performance, quick, processor, streaming
+100%
" ... Eveything went smoothly. ... "
" ... it's quick ... "
" ... Works well as expected. ... "
" ... Hardly any buffering with the increased speed. ... "
" ... Very fast and easy to use ... "
" ... Works very well! ... "
" ... The stream quality is great and the processing speed is solid. ... "
" ... That being said, I understand this tradeoff is related to the need for on-demand connectivity for fast loading. ... "
Ports
28hdmi cable, tv, roku, ethernet port, ethernet
+50%
-50%
" ... I bought this to see if I can disconnect cable with a digital antenna and this tool. ... This tool didn't come with an HDMI cable. ... "
" ... No ethernet port is a big problem. ... "
" ... Also had troubles with one of their USB plug in sticks. ... "
" ... HDMI cable not included! ... "
" ... The batteries were already in the remote and it didn't come with the HDMI cable. ... "
" ... Does not come with an HDMI cord to hook it up with. ... "
" ... We also wish it had a direct plug in for internet, instead of wireless. ... "
" ... Tried unplugging power and USB . ... "
Picture Quality
25tv, sharp, roku, much better, video
+96%
-4%
" ... Picture quality is great, navigation is OK too. ... "
" ... Enhanced our tv picture tremendously. ... "
" ... Picture quality is sharp and rivals cable. ... "
" ... Sound and picture quality are great on this unit! ... "
" ... The picture quality is awesome, and I experienced no loading issues and the videos were absolutely smooth ... "
" ... I just flat out love this product I have 100 MBS internet and it works like a charm plus the picture is amazing I honestly think I'm getting better hi def than cable. ... "
" ... THE PICTURE ON MY LG IS MUCH BETTER.GLAD I GAVE IT A TRY ... "
" ... The TV picture is the best we have ever seen. ... "
Video Playback
24watching, roku, netflix, video, player
+92%
-8%
" ... seems to have clearer video ... "
" ... A must-have if you're a movie/TV show aficionado. ... "
" ... With my Roku I have been able to watch Netflix and Hulu with absolutely no buffering. ... It has been an awesome TV watching experience. ... "
" ... provides fast and smooth video from Netflix, Amazon and YouTube etc . ... "
" ... Excellent streaming device. ... "
" ... I reviewed streaming DVD players because mine was always freezing. ... This little guy is much, much faster that a streaming DVD player & no freezes at all. ... "
" ... Video quality is very good and load times are small. ... "
" ... This was for my father and he loves it, very happy with the purchase and would recoment for a streaming player. ... "
Marketplace
20thank, amazon prime, roku, advertised, works
+85%
-15%
" ... Thank you Roku company! ... "
" ... thanks very much ... "
" ... Performs as described ... "
" ... We use it for Netflix and amazon prime ... "
" ... Works as expected ... "
" ... Goood thank you ... "
" ... Amazon Prime), or are free. ... "
" ... It was only $35.00 through Amazon Prime. ... "
ISP
19stream, speed, roku, provider, comcast
+63%
-37%
" ... Simply the best model for wired connection. ... "
" ... Hardly any buffering with the increased speed. ... "
" ... The only thing we kept from Fios is the highest speed internet. ... "
" ... Works just fine. ... "
" ... I am still getting used to how to stream without having to sign up for individual services. ... "
" ... The Premiere version works so well with SlingTV, PlayStationVue and DirecTV Now. ... "
" ... The larger one works fine, but this one seems to have problems with our internet. ... "
" ... This made my smart TV actually function with my abysmal DSL service from my local provider. ... "
Capacity
16house, living room, family, room, roku
+100%
" ... This has been the perfect addition to a spare bedroom. ... "
" ... This is my second one for my bedroom, both work great. ... "
" ... So we purchased a digital antenna for the outside of the house. ... "
" ... Purchased for my bedroom and I plan on getting another one for the living room. ... "
" ... That I have in living room, the new one Premiere I have in the bedroom. ... "
" ... Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and plan to buy more rokus for the rest of the house. ... "
" ... (of course you still need to rent the main xfinity box - good for extra TV's/rooms) ... "
" ... Great products, if you or a family/friend is tech savy enough. ... "
Delivery
15shipping, nice, fast, delivery, day
+73%
-27%
" ... Came the next day and works wonderfully. ... "
" ... Also i recieved the premiere plus inside the premier box. ... "
" ... Delivered on time well packaged etc. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Perfect with great same day delivery ... "
" ... Good product and shipping, as expected. ... "
" ... Fast delivery and as described. ... "
" ... It was open item new condition. ... "
Price
12worth, price, good, waste, cost
+100%
" ... I found that they are equal in value. ... "
" ... pros: good price. ... "
" ... It's good, works well and is reasonably priced. ... "
" ... This is saving me a ton of money! ... "
" ... Good price though! ... "
" ... This is the best investment! ... "
" ... And the cost is great. ... "
" ... The upgrade was worth it! ... "
Network
12house, roku, wifi signal, bandwidth, wifi
+83%
-17%
" ... Our house now has 3 different models of Roku. ... "
" ... So we purchased a digital antenna for the outside of the house. ... "
" ... With all of the options for stations available, might be able to get rid of dish network. ... "
" ... Signal strength is excellent & i'm right next to both my routers,vpn & isp provided ... "
" ... It works on 8.5 mph signal with no respooling but I can not use my laptop at the same time as it takes all the bandwidth. ... "
" ... It also is having no issues with getting Wi-Fi signal from my router, which is on the complete other side of the house on a different floor. ... I do wish the remote had a wider range of signal, as I have to point it directly at the Roku in order to get it to register. ... "
" ... this is the second unit I have gotten for the house. ... "
" ... It picks up the wifi signal from my router about 20 ft away through a wall with no problem. ... "
Sound Quality
11audio, private listening, sync, sometime, reset
+55%
-45%
" ... I also now have a newborn so I wanted a player with private listening. ... Private listening is amazing - but kew in mind two things - 1. ... "
" ... Sound and picture quality are great on this unit! ... "
" ... Hooked up easy, sounds like I thought it would. ... "
" ... The picture clarity & sound are excellent. ... "
" ... Not certain if headphones are able to be used. ... "
Returns
11returning, replacement, back, amazon, sent
-100%
" ... It does not and Im not allowed to return it. ... "
" ... I will be returning this one. ... "
" ... I want some help returning this. ... "
" ... I am going to return it. ... "
" ... We immediately sent it back to Amazon for a replacement. ... The replacement had the SAME, IDENTICAL PROBLEM, so we sent it back for a refund. ... "
" ... I do not recommend you purchase from Amazon because the return opportunity is very limited otherwise you are stuck with this purchase. ... "
" ... Will be returning. ... "
" ... The return freight and insurance was around half of the original cost of the unit. ... "
Display Clarity
11tv, roku, display, vizio, flickers
+64%
-36%
" ... This has saved me a small fortune in my family TV viewing. ... "
" ... The TV picture is the best we have ever seen. ... "
" ... The video is bright and clear. ... "
" ... Then it just shows up on your TV screen, ready to select and watch when you're ready. ... "
" ... The system where this is installed has a Yamaha AV receiver and uses a 65" JVC TV as a display. ... "
" ... Get many more options to view what is on TV. ... "
" ... "Upgraded" to this, and every few minutes the screen flashes. ... "
Lagging
10unplug, restart, response, often, freeze
+30%
-70%
" ... Several other reviewers had same problem. ... "
" ... I have used this Player 8 times and every time I have to unplug it. ... "
" ... At least once a week the device will freeze and restart. ... "
" ... Often times I have to back completely out of system & restart to get system to function properly. ... "
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Specifications
Performance
Processor Type: Quad Core
Display
Resolution: 4K
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