Weighing just 45 grams, this tiny streaming player delivers Ultra High Definition, HDR imaging, and Dolby and DTS Digital Surround sound quality.

What it doesn't offer comes down to wired Ethernet connection and Bluetooth wireless audio capability.

With this device, you can connect any TV with an HDMI input to the great and generous video content of streaming channels, such as Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, YouTube and Disney+, to name a few. -this.

Of course, a Wi-Fi wireless connection of at least 30 Mbits/s is necessary, without forgetting a package of several hundred gigabytes per month, especially if your television offers 4K ultra high definition.

Facility

As everything is included in the box, installation only takes a minute to connect the HDMI and USB cables for power. Then just select the video source and follow the on-screen setup.

Afterwards, you need an email address (a computer or smart phone at hand) to receive the validation code to enter on the TV screen.

Once done, just download the desired channels (Netflix and company) and subscribe to them, if necessary.

TV Definitions

The Express 4K Player is capable of upscaling 720p to 1080p (1980x1080) on HDTVs.

In 4K, the definition reaches 2160p at 60 fps (3840x2160) with upscaling from 720p and 1080p. The TV must have an HDMI input that supports HDCP 2.2.

And on 4K HDR TVs, the Roku player supports HDR10/10+ and HLG; the HDMI input must support HDCP 2.2 format.

With a computer monitor?

In the test, the reader was fast, the reading remains fluid, without noticeable slowdown. And the pictures look great on 4K HDR TV.

You can also connect the Roku player to a computer monitor for which the configuration is identical to that of a television, except for the audio given the absence of speakers.

Since this player does not have a Bluetooth wireless connection with which one could connect Bluetooth headphones or speakers, there is still a way out.

To do this, you must use your smartphone connected to the same Wi-Fi wireless network and, with the Roku mobile application (iOS and Android), connect it to the Roku Express 4K player.

From there, we get the equivalent of the remote control on the screen, including a virtual keyboard which is, by the way, very practical for entering your information when necessary.

And to output the audio, we select the Bluetooth speaker in the phone settings which serves as a relay.

A word on voice search: it doesn't offer convincing results, while you can't go wrong with the remote control or the Roku app on your phone.

In short, this 4K HDR quality player offers a lot for $50.