Roku 2 HD

Doesn't deliver a lot of compelling additional features beyond those available on the Roku LT.
For those invested in the Apple ecosystem, the Roku doesn't offer the same tight integration as the Apple TV's AirPlay functionality.

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Last revision on May 11, 2020

Doesn't deliver a lot of compelling additional features beyond those available on the Roku LT
For those invested in the Apple ecosystem, the Roku doesn't offer the same tight integration as the Apple TV's AirPlay functionality
Lacks channels for YouTube and Spotify

The Roku 2 media hub keeps in all of the best features of the Roku 3 and takes out some seldom-used features to offer an even-more-affordable...

By PC Mag on October 16, 2013

If you don’t have a large investment in iTunes video content, you’ll find the Roku 2 models to be quite comparable to Apple TV, and at...

By Macworld on September 02, 2011

The Roku 2 XS is an excellent Internet media box, but most users will find the cheaper Roku LT or Roku HD models to be a better deal.

By cnet on August 15, 2011