Advice for streaming device for 1080p TV - Blu-ray Forum

maverick22 · 04-23-2018, 01:06 PM

This is just going in am extra room that doesn’t have 4K (8 year old Samsung 1080p non smart TV). I use it when I’m working out for Netflix mainly.

I would also like if it had typical TV apps:

Vudu
Amz Prime
Disney Jr (for daughter)
Etc.

I would like something quick and that has a dedicated remote (not Chromecast where I would have to use my phone).

Thanks!

Fiffy · 04-23-2018, 02:26 PM

Roku Express for about $30.

maverick22 · 04-23-2018, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiffy

Roku Express for about $30.

Forgot to mention I’d like to stay under $60 so that’s good.

How is the WiFi on the Roku Express? Is navigating around the menus quick enough?

Thanks

Fiffy · 04-23-2018, 02:34 PM

I never had a problem with Wifi or menu navigation on any of my Rokus. If you want something low-priced with lots of apps, the Roku is IMO the best choice.

Yojimbo68 · 04-23-2018, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverick22

Forgot to mention I’d like to stay under $60 so that’s good.

How is the WiFi on the Roku Express? Is navigating around the menus quick enough?

Thanks

Yeah a Roku Express is the way to go. It performs way better than any of the built in steaming I've experienced in say a Blu-Ray player or TV. Good interface that's quick and I rarely have an issue with buffering. (Mines on WiFi) Great device and I'm glad I bought it.

Naiera · 04-23-2018, 02:42 PM

Don’t get the very smallest Roku. Get at least the next smallest one.

maverick22 · 04-23-2018, 02:54 PM

Wonder if the Streaming Stick is worth it over the Express.

Does the ac dual band MIMO make much of a difference?

Fiffy · 04-23-2018, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverick22

Wonder if the Streaming Stick is worth it over the Express.

Does the ac dual band MIMO make much of a difference?

If you have good Wifi coverage in the room, the 802.11ac won't make a difference. If you want to use the 5GHz band for some reason (e.g. because 2.4GHz is too crowded) that is only possible with the Stick. You also have to check what is supported by your router. Most likely the Express will be fine.

Naiera · 04-23-2018, 03:08 PM

I seem to have my generations mixed up a bit. It seems like the only difference from the Express to the Express+ is composite output.

jbloggs · 04-23-2018, 03:32 PM

+1 for Roku

I have the previous gen Roku 3 and it's solid. I love the remote with the built-in headphone jack.

maverick22 · 04-23-2018, 03:38 PM

Can anyone compare performance of steaming apps l, WiFi performance, and overall speed to the fat ps3 to the Roku?

My remote stopped working (replaced batteries) for the ps3 so I hooked up my Seiki blu-ray player, and it loads much faster than the ps3.

Now I just need to make up for the streaming side of things.

KenHurd · 04-23-2018, 04:05 PM

I have a Streaming Stick Plus, which I think I paid around $60 for it, connected to a 1080p TV, and it works well. I have it connected to 2.4 GHz WiFi because its in a different room from my router and the 5 GHz signal is out of range, but I haven't encountered any buffering issues.

04-23-2018, 01:06 PM	#1
maverick22 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tejas 4K collection:947 Blu-ray collection:1428 DVD collection:2 MA collection:3 Digital collection:9 iTunes collection:10 Trading Score:283	Advice for streaming device for 1080p TV This is just going in am extra room that doesn’t have 4K (8 year old Samsung 1080p non smart TV). I use it when I’m working out for Netflix mainly. I would also like if it had typical TV apps: Vudu Amz Prime Disney Jr (for daughter) Etc. I would like something quick and that has a dedicated remote (not Chromecast where I would have to use my phone). Thanks!

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04-23-2018, 02:26 PM	#2
Fiffy Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Jose, CA Trading Score:4	Roku Express for about $30.

04-23-2018, 02:34 PM	#4
Fiffy Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Jose, CA Trading Score:4	I never had a problem with Wifi or menu navigation on any of my Rokus. If you want something low-priced with lots of apps, the Roku is IMO the best choice.

04-23-2018, 02:42 PM	#6
Naiera Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:2 Trading Score:25	Don’t get the very smallest Roku. Get at least the next smallest one.

04-23-2018, 02:54 PM	#7
maverick22 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tejas 4K collection:947 Blu-ray collection:1428 DVD collection:2 MA collection:3 Digital collection:9 iTunes collection:10 Trading Score:283	Wonder if the Streaming Stick is worth it over the Express. Does the ac dual band MIMO make much of a difference?

04-23-2018, 03:08 PM	#9
Naiera Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:2 Trading Score:25	I seem to have my generations mixed up a bit. It seems like the only difference from the Express to the Express+ is composite output.

04-23-2018, 03:32 PM	#10
jbloggs Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2014 Digital collection:10 Trading Score:1035	+1 for Roku I have the previous gen Roku 3 and it's solid. I love the remote with the built-in headphone jack.

04-23-2018, 03:38 PM	#11
maverick22 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tejas 4K collection:947 Blu-ray collection:1428 DVD collection:2 MA collection:3 Digital collection:9 iTunes collection:10 Trading Score:283	Can anyone compare performance of steaming apps l, WiFi performance, and overall speed to the fat ps3 to the Roku? My remote stopped working (replaced batteries) for the ps3 so I hooked up my Seiki blu-ray player, and it loads much faster than the ps3. Now I just need to make up for the streaming side of things.

04-23-2018, 04:05 PM	#12
KenHurd Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2008 4K collection:711 Blu-ray collection:2660 DVD collection:435 MA collection:1359 Digital collection:2253 iTunes collection:813 Prime collection:88 Trading Score:7	I have a Streaming Stick Plus, which I think I paid around $60 for it, connected to a 1080p TV, and it works well. I have it connected to 2.4 GHz WiFi because its in a different room from my router and the 5 GHz signal is out of range, but I haven't encountered any buffering issues.

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