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Review on πŸ“Ί Renewed Roku Ultra Streaming Media Player 2018 - HD/4K/HDR for Enhanced Viewing by Richard Basque

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Excellent value for a premium Roku turntable

I needed a wired ethernet connection and only the Roku Ultra had it. The new 2019 Ultras are $30 more expensive, so it was a steal. I think calling it updated is another way of saying "outdated". But it looked new and had the same warranty as new. I had to provide my own HDMI and Ethernet cables, but installation and setup was easy. While the sheer number of apps and services available was a bit overwhelming, I found voice search to be the quickest way to find what I wanted. The included headphones worked well with the remote connected. Although I had to be sure to pair it with the remote control before launching the application. The Android app also worked well on my tablet as a remote control and sending from it worked fine. While the volume control on the remote works well with headphones plugged in, I couldn't get it to adjust the volume on my AV system that the Ultra is connected to. I don't have a 4K TV so I can't confirm performance in that regard. But 1080p performance was excellent. Although I have another cable service, I think the Roku Ultra is the perfect cable for cable TV with a range of IPTV apps available.

Pros
  • High marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Low maintainability