Reviewers Liked
- Nice price. Plenty of online services available through channels. Headphone jack in remote control for private listening
Reviewers Didn't Like
- No wired network connection
Roku 2
83
- Price:
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$229
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Expert reviews and ratings
By GadgetSpeak
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The box is black with a matt black ‘2' on the top. The left side has what looks like a ‘pull away' Roku fabric logo on the left side. The top is clear as is the base apart from rubber insets to stop the unit moving on a shiny surface. The front is also...
By What Hi-Fi?
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100
We've long been fans of the Roku way. Its mix of usability and good, unbiased content is an alluring proposition.And now that you get top spec for less money, it's a no-brainer. Stream away!Read all our Roku news and...
By Trusted Reviews
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The Roku 2 works well, but lacks the unique features of its predecessor, or the Roku 3. If you just want a Netflix, YouTube and catch-up TV box then you won't be disappointed. If you want more, then try the Roku 3 or Amazon Fire TV...
By gadgetshow.channel5.com
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80
The Roku 2 streaming box was one of our top picks for giving your TV some internet-smarts, and while it wasn't as fast as the flagship Roku 3, this year's refreshed model packs in some updated internals for what Roku's promising is speedier performance,...
By Alphr
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80
Despite this, if you can live without the nifty features afforded by the Roku 3's souped-up remote control, the Roku 2 is a capable entertainer. You get the same library of streaming services and the same slick interface as its pricier sibling; for £70,...
By CNET UK
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100
A nearly perfect mix of speed, features, price and ecosystem make the Roku 2 our favorite streaming device...
By TechRadar AU
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80
Sporting a new-and-improved processor powering a vast library of streaming content, the Roku 2 - like a fine wine - only gets better with...
By PC Mag
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80
The Roku 2 media hub keeps all of the best features of the excellent Roku 3 and takes out some seldom-used ones to offer an even-more-affordable...
By The Verge
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The numbers don't lie. When Netflix accounts for more than a third of US internet bandwidth, when streaming services are racking up Emmys by the truckload, when cable subscriber numbers dwindle while Amazon Prime Video sign-ups soar, it's hard to avoid...
By CNET Australia
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80
The Roku 2 offers tons of content sources and an innovative remote with built-in headphone jack for just $80, but the Roku 3 is still our favorite...
By Home Theater Review
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90
The Roku 2 is definitely a media streamer, as opposed to a true media player. Sure, the XS model can play some digital media files via its USB port, but it can't really compete with the Boxee Box or the Apple TV when it comes to playback of one's...
By PC Advisor
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Roku is one of the leading names in media streaming and it has updated the Roku 2 for 2015. Here's our new Roku 2 review (2015). See also: Best media streamer 2015? Most media streamer manufacturers want you to use their services – think of Amazon,...
By gadgetshow.channel5.com
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80
The Roku 2 is a formidable media puck that takes on almost anything you throw at it. The headphone jack alone is worth the extra £20 (or £10 on Amazon) premium over the Roku 1, plus its superior Wi-Fi performance is always welcome - but then at that...
By theglobeandmail.com
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When Google unveiled its $35 Chromecast device to help consumers get web content on their TVs, it was perceived as bad news for competitors selling similar but more expensive products, including one of the market leaders, Roku.But Roku welcomes the...
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