The express does come with IR remote. As does the premiere. Roku that come with wifi remotes are express+, premiere+, stick, stick+, ultra lt, ultra, streambar, and the sound bar. In the case of the express+ it only newest model Walmart exclusive that comes with wifi remote. Older express+ did come with an IR remote. Except for the sticks all current roku can be used with either remote type, just that it has be bought separately.
Edmund