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Roku Ultra Review

Roku Ultra Ultimate Streaming Player, 4K Streaming Device for TV, Dolby Vision & Atmos, HDR10+, Rechargeable Voice Remote Pro, Bluetooth & Wi-Fi 6, Backlit Buttons, with USB Extension Cord and HDMI

$116.86 (price as of 2026-11-07)

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Reddit score

4.3 Based on 50 Reddit owner comments · Top 20% of 5 tracked streaming devices

Owner sentiment
4.3
Recommendations
3.5
Spec score
Not rated
Value
5.0

How these are computed: methodology. Components without evidence show “Not rated” and their weight moves to the others.

Is the Roku Ultra worth it?

Based on 50 Reddit owner comments, the Roku Ultra scores 4.3 out of 5 (owner comments average 4.2 stars), and the theme owners raise most is formats (20 mentions).

Who it suits

  • You care about formats (17 positive owner mentions)
  • You care about remote (11 positive owner mentions)
  • You care about ads (9 positive owner mentions)

Who should skip it

  • Formats matters a lot to you (2 critical owner mentions)

What Reddit owners say

45 positive and 3 critical owner comments. Quotes link to the original Reddit comment.

value
“The runner up would probably be the Roku Ultra; I just installed one of those and it's alright, and for \~$80 it's a good deal if you're price conscious.”
owner comment via r/cordcutters · 2025-11-18
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“Just got one the other day to replace a Roku Ultra, and it's awesome.”
owner comment via r/PleX · 2026-06-26
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“I've got a onn 4k plus with a custom launcher to not see any ads, and I have a Roku ultra 4k, both work great with no issues I don't really know of a device that will boot straight to plex but maybe with a Google like the onn 4k plus maybe there is a way but I…”
owner comment via r/PleX · 2026-06-27
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“I use an AppleTV and a Roku Ultra.”
owner comment via r/PleX · 2026-03-18
“I tried the Roku Ultra and was disappointed in how it handled certain audio codecs and subtitles.”
owner comment via r/PleX · 2026-06-26
formats
“Previously had Roku Ultra.”
owner comment via r/cordcutters · 2024-06-18
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“Not that I’m not capable of getting things working smoothly, my life is too busy at this point to fiddle with something when my Roku Ultra has Just Worked™ with the exception of Dolby Vision.”
owner comment via r/PleX · 2025-06-08
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“After about a year of using the newest 2024 Roku ultra, I finally got fed up with doing a system restart twice a day just to clear the cache and went to the store at 1030 last night and bought an Apple TV 4k at full price.”
owner comment via r/appletv · 2025-06-17
“We have the Roku Ultra and it's quite good.”
owner comment via r/cordcutters · 2024-06-19

Key specs

As listed on the Amazon product page we checked; missing fields are never estimated.

Connectivity TechnologyHDMI
Connector TypeHDMI
Other Special Features of the Product4K, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Hands-free Voice Controls, Lost Remote Finder, Wi-Fi 6 (AX, MIMO)
Resolution4k
Supported Internet ServicesHulu, Netflix
Controller TypeRemote Control
Compatible DevicesTelevision, Smartphone, Personal Computer, Laptop, Tablet
Video Output Resolution3840 pixels
Item Weight0.2 kg
Item Dimensions L x W x H5"L x 4.9"W x 1"H
BrandRoku
Model NameRoku Ultra
Unit Count1 Count
UPC829610008424
Number of Items1
Built-In MediaPower adaptor, Premium high speed HDMI cable, Roku Ultra streaming player, Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition), USB-C charging cable
Mfr Part NumberHS-6W4W-P1OW

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FAQ

Is the Roku Ultra worth it?

Based on 50 Reddit owner comments, the Roku Ultra scores 4.3 out of 5 (owner comments average 4.2 stars), and the theme owners raise most is formats (20 mentions).

What do Reddit owners complain about with the Roku Ultra?

The most common critical theme is formats (2 mentions).

How much does the Roku Ultra cost?

It was $116.86 on Amazon when we checked on 2026-11-07. Prices change, so check Amazon for the current price.

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Last updated 2026-11-07. Amazon listing ASIN B0FJRZ2GJS.