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[malatins]

What's the difference between the roku Express and just the roku stick?

[RokuERey · Accepted solution]

Hi @malatins,

Welcome to the Roku Community!

Thanks for the inquiry. Roku Express and Roku Streaming are both streaming services but they differ in some parts of features and accessibility.

If you haven't used a streaming device before, the Roku Express is a fantastic and straightforward player to start with. However, if you want to level up your streaming experience, then the Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ is an excellent choice as it offers seamless and stunning 4K streaming that can be used effortlessly from anywhere.

You can check here for additional information on how they differ from each other: Compare Roku streaming players

We hope these answer your query!

Thanks,
Rey

[domer71]

Are the two remotes the same, for Roku Stick 4K and Roku Express 4K (currently same price on Amazon)?  I thought previously one may have been IR and the other RF which could have made a difference in placement of the receiver or of ability to control volume an channels

[renojim]

You'd have to post actual links since you can find pretty much every Roku device ever made on Amazon sold as if they're actually current devices.  Sticks only use voice remotes that are RF or point-anywhere remotes.  Express devices may come with a "simple" remote that uses infrared (IR) and must have a clear line of sight to the front of the Express.  If both come with "voice" remotes, then they may not be identical, but they're basically equivalent.  Some voice remotes have a headphone jack for private listening and some don't.