Finding the right device to stream your favorite TV shows, Documentaries and movies can be cumbersome nowadays. Just in the last 2 years Roku has become a ‘must have’ for most cord cutters, even branching out to Roku branded Smart TV’s and Smart Speakers.
Though there are tons of streaming devices on the market Roku’s platform seems to be a perfect fit for many consumers. The main reason is because of the way Roku presents its content and its ease of use.
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- Roku’s Smart TV’s are extremely affordable. You can purchase a 50″ for less than $300
- Roku’s line of streaming players start at only $25
- The Roku Smart Speaker has a built-in Roku player and offers superior surround sound audio
Smart TV’s just in the last few months have shown us that they are able to keep up with the ‘streaming players’. Before, having the latest streaming app on your Smart TV was wishful thinking.
Now, as seen with Peacock and HBO Max, streaming services are on Smart TV’s before they are on Streaming devices. Just a year ago Smart TV’s were always ‘late to the party’. Bad audio, outdated apps and features really helped to boost the streaming device market, but that’s changed.
- Smart TV’s now update more often
- Ease of use
- Streaming services readily available
- Easy to connect external audio devices
Pros and Cons
Roku Pros:
- Superior search features
- Subscribe to services via the platform
- Easy to use interface
- Quick, responsive remote and interface
- Link various accounts/streaming services
- Voice Search
- Stored search history
- Affordable pricing
Smart TV Pros:
- Fully integrated interface
- Connect existing streaming services
- Easily connect external audio devices
- True Universal Search features
- Antenna connection
- integrated live TV
- Great content layout/interface
Roku Cons:
- No bluetooth audio connectivity
- Interests to please investors have caused them to lose sight of their core consumer.
- No access to all streaming platforms
- Universal Remote control
Smart TV Cons:
- Platform can be laggy at times
- No access to all streaming services
- A goo Smart TV can be pricey
- One remote control
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