Personally, I don't recommend the basic Express model to anyone. For so little additional cost, you can get a Premiere (with 4K/HDR support) or the new Express 4K+, which is a vast improvement over the basic Express. With the Express 4K+, you also get a WiFi Direct voice remote. The Express and Premiere aren't dual band. The Express 4K (not the + model) doesn't come with a voice remote, but supports one, as does the Premiere. Both versions of the Express 4K are dual band WiFi.
If you desire to place your Roku somewhere out of sight, you need the WiFi Direct remote. Only the Express 4K+ and the Ultra come with one. You can buy one for $20 and add it to a Premiere or the basic Express 4K, but that would cost more than just getting the Express 4K+ in the first place.
If your WiFi is crowded and you have lots of interference, you should really get one with dual band WiFi. That would only be the Express 4K (both versions), the Ultra or the Soundbar. The older, still available Streaming Stick also has a dual band radio and WiFi Direct remote.
Finally, if you desire a wired network connection, the Ultra is the only player that comes with one. You can also use an optional USB-network adapter on the Express 4K and Soundbar players.
Dan
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