Apple TV 4k vs Roku Ultra - Best Streaming Device [2023]
Summary
TLDRThis video script compares the Apple TV 4K and Roku Ultra, highlighting their pricing, design, performance, user interface, and smart home capabilities. The Apple TV 4K, with its A15 Bionic chip, offers improved performance and storage options, while the Roku Ultra provides a sleek design and a powerful quad-core processor. Both have user-friendly interfaces, but the Apple TV 4K stands out with its Siri remote and broader smart home integration. The decision ultimately depends on personal preference and budget, with the Apple TV 4K being slightly more expensive but offering a comprehensive feature set.
Takeaways
- 📺 Both Apple TV 4K and Roku Ultra support various HDR formats and high-quality audio experiences.
- 💰 The Apple TV 4K is available in two versions: a 64GB model at $130 and a 128GB model at $170, with the latter offering better features like a gigabit Ethernet port and support for Thread and Matter.
- 💵 Roku Ultra is more affordable, retailing at $94.64 and sometimes on sale for as low as $70.
- 📏 In terms of design, both devices are compact and stylish, with Apple TV 4K having a slightly smaller form factor.
- 🔋 Apple TV 4K includes a USB-C charging port on its Siri remote, while Roku Ultra's Voice Remote Pro features a 3.5mm headphone input and other shortcuts.
- 🚀 Apple TV 4K is powered by the A15 Bionic chip, offering significant improvements in CPU and GPU performance.
- 🔌 Both devices have HDMI connections, but Apple TV 4K has an HDMI 2.1 port, while Roku Ultra has an HDMI 2.0 port.
- 💽 Apple TV 4K offers more storage options (64GB and 128GB), whereas Roku Ultra has 4GB internal storage and lacks expandable storage options.
- 🗣️ Both devices have voice assistants, with Apple's Siri being more responsive and integrated, while Roku's voice remote Pro is compatible with other voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant.
- 🏠 Apple TV 4K serves as a hub for Apple's smart home ecosystem, while Roku Ultra can control Roku-branded smart home devices through its smart home integration.
- 🏆 Overall, the Apple TV 4K has a slight edge due to its powerful performance, Siri integration, and smart home capabilities, despite being more expensive than the Roku Ultra.
Q & A
What are the two main streaming devices discussed in the script?
-The two main streaming devices discussed in the script are the Apple TV 4K and the Roku Ultra.
How much does the 64 GB Apple TV 4K model cost?
-The 64 GB Apple TV 4K model costs about $130.33.
What additional features come with the 128 GB Apple TV 4K model compared to the 64 GB model?
-The 128 GB Apple TV 4K model comes with double the storage, a gigabit Ethernet port, and support for Thread and Matter, along with a USB-C charging port for the Siri remote.
What is the price range for the Roku Ultra?
-The Roku Ultra retails for $94.64, but it can be found on sale for prices as low as $70.
How does the design of the Apple TV 4K compare to the Roku Ultra?
-Both the Apple TV 4K and the Roku Ultra have sleek and stylish designs. The Apple TV 4K has a glossy chrome outer shell, while the Roku Ultra features a matte style casing that is not a fingerprint magnet.
What processor does the Apple TV 4K use for improved performance?
-The Apple TV 4K uses Apple's A15 Bionic chip, which delivers nearly double the CPU performance and up to 30% better GPU performance compared to its predecessor.
What types of connections does the Apple TV 4K support?
-The Apple TV 4K supports an HDMI 2.1 connection, which also supports e-ARC for wiring the streamer to a Dolby Atmos sound bar or AV system.
How does the Roku Ultra compare to the Apple TV 4K in terms of processing power and connections?
-The Roku Ultra has a quad-core processor that performs at lightning-fast speeds and includes an Ethernet port, an HDMI 2.0 B port, and a USB-A input. However, it only features 4 gigabytes of internal storage and lacks the HDMI 2.1 support of the Apple TV 4K.
What are the smart home features of the Apple TV 4K?
-The Apple TV 4K can be used as a smart home command center, controlling and managing a number of smart home devices such as security cameras and smart locks through Siri voice commands or the remote.
How does the Roku Ultra's smart home compatibility compare to the Apple TV 4K?
-The Roku Ultra is compatible with both Alexa and Google Assistant but requires extra hardware for voice-related features. It can also be used as a smart home command center through Roku Smart Home, but it only works with Roku-branded devices.
Which streaming device does the script recommend for its combination of features and performance?
-The script recommends the Apple TV 4K 2022 for its combination of internal storage, powerful Siri voice assistant, Apple-friendly smart home controls, and the performance of the A15 Bionic chip.
Outlines
🎥 Comparison of Apple TV 4K and Roku Ultra
This paragraph introduces a comparison between the Apple TV 4K and the Roku Ultra, highlighting their capabilities in handling HDR formats and surround sound. It discusses the pricing of the Apple TV 4K, which comes in two versions, a 64GB model at $130.33 and a 128GB model at $169.99. The benefits of choosing the 128GB model are emphasized, including double the storage, a gigabit Ethernet port, and support for Thread and Matter. The paragraph also compares the design of both devices, noting their compact and stylish appearance. The Apple TV 4K is described as having a glossy chrome outer shell, while the Roku Ultra features a matte style casing that resists fingerprints. The paragraph concludes by giving a point to Apple for its slightly smaller chassis, which is more suitable for space-constrained entertainment centers.
🔋 Performance and User Interface Overview
The second paragraph delves into the performance capabilities of the Apple TV 4K and Roku Ultra. The Apple TV 4K is equipped with an A15 Bionic chip, which offers significant improvements in CPU and GPU performance compared to its predecessor. It also includes an HDMI 2.1 connection and supports e-ARC, with the 128GB model featuring a gigabit Ethernet port for enhanced internet performance. The Roku Ultra, while not having changed much from the 2020 model, is noted for its quad-core processor's fast performance and its inclusion of an Ethernet port, HDMI 2.0 B port, and a USB-A input. The paragraph also addresses the user interfaces of both devices, praising their ease of navigation and customization. The Siri remote for Apple TV 4K and the voice remote Pro for Roku Ultra are compared, with Siri being favored for its responsiveness. Smart home features are also discussed, with the Apple TV 4K offering more seamless integration with Apple HomeKit, while the Roku Ultra is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant but requires extra hardware. The paragraph concludes by favoring the Apple TV 4K for its combination of features, despite its higher price compared to the Roku Ultra.
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Keywords
💡HDR
💡Surround Sound
💡Apple TV 4K
💡Roku Ultra
💡Pricing
💡Design
💡Performance
💡User Interface
💡Siri
💡Smart Home Integration
💡Matter
Highlights
Comparing the Apple TV 4K and Roku Ultra for the best streaming experience.
Apple TV 4K is available in two versions: 64GB for $130 and 128GB for $170.
The 128GB Apple TV 4K model includes a gigabit Ethernet port and support for Thread and Matter.
Roku Ultra retails for $94.64, but can be found on sale for as low as $70.
Both Apple TV 4K and Roku Ultra have sleek and stylish designs.
The Apple TV 4K features a USB-C charging port for the Siri remote.
Roku Ultra includes the voice remote Pro with a 3.5mm headphone input and programmable shortcuts.
Apple TV 4K is equipped with an A15 Bionic chip for improved CPU and GPU performance.
The 128GB Apple TV 4K model supports a gigabit Ethernet port for faster web connections.
Roku Ultra's processing power and connections remain the same as the 2020 model, but now includes the voice remote Pro.
Apple TV 4K offers 64GB and 128GB storage options, while Roku Ultra has 4GB internal storage and no micro SD card slot.
Both devices deliver high performance, with Apple's A15 Bionic chip and Roku's quad-core processor.
Apple TV 4K features a HDMI 2.1 connection, while Roku Ultra has an HDMI 2.0 B port.
Roku Ultra includes a USB-A input for viewing media files, a feature not present in Apple TV 4K.
Apple TV 4K's TV OS offers a clean and streamlined user interface with minimal ads.
Roku OS provides a bold and friendly interface with easy customization options.
Apple TV 4K excels in smart home features, allowing control of various smart devices.
Roku Ultra works with Roku branded smart home gear but lacks Matter compatibility.
Apple TV 4K 2022 is recommended for its storage, Siri assistant, smart home controls, and A15 Bionic performance.
Transcripts
there's nothing quite like watching your
favorite movies and TV shows in glorious
HDR and pulse pounding surround sound
and if you're a big time streamer you
probably know that both the Apple TV 4K
and the Roku Ultra can handle pretty
much any HDR format you can throw at
them but which of these two is better
can the Roku Ultra stand against the
Apple TV 4K let's find out
for more information and updated prices
check the links in the description box
below without further Ado let's begin
in terms of pricing the latest Apple TV
4K is available in two versions a 64
gigabyte model which is about 130
dollars and 33 cents and 128 gigabyte
model which goes for 169.99 the 64 gig
was previously priced 20 cheaper than
the 128 gigabyte which just goes to show
how much you stand to lose when you
speculate nevertheless spending an extra
40 bucks not only gets you double the
storage but also a gigabit Ethernet port
and support for thread and matter
there's really no reason not to buy the
128 gigabyte model the new Roku Ultra on
the other hand retails for
94.64 cents but can be found on sale for
prices as low as 70 bucks on the subject
of design both the Apple TV 4K and the
Roku Ultra are sleek and stylish
streaming devices that are Compact and
look good on most media cabinets but
let's take a look at each streamer with
a closer lens the Apple TV 4K is 3.66
inches wide 3.66 inches deep and 1.22
inches from top to bottom Apple has been
using the same glossy chrome outer shell
for many years now and the latest Apple
TV 4K looks just as good as its
predecessors this time around the
included Siri remote is also equipped
with a USBC charging port allowing for
much faster charge times when compared
to the previous lightning only iteration
of the Siri remote that came with older
versions on to the roku's territory the
all-new Ultra measures 4.9 inches wide 5
inches from front to back and is only
one inch tall in terms of the outer
shell we're working with a matte style
casing that lets the device look stylish
without you having to worry about it
being a total fingerprint magnet and
where older Roku devices only come with
traditional Roku remotes the latest
Ultra comes packaged with the incredible
voice remote Pro which can also be
purchased for other Roku Hardware the
flagship Roku remote also includes a
three-point 0.5 millimeter input for
connecting a pair of wired headphones a
USBC port for charging two programmable
user shortcuts and a handy find my
remote feature in the event you lose the
small accessory all in all apple and
Roku are both top-notch when it comes to
design and remotes but with it slightly
smaller chassis for the most space
starved entertainment centers we're
going to give a point to Apple for acing
this category moving on to Performance
the new and improved Apple TV 4K is
equipped with Apple's all-new a15 bionic
chip which the company claims delivers
nearly double the CPU performance than
its predecessor as well as up to 30
percent better performance when it comes
to the GPU in the common tongue this
means faster load times for apps
streamlined voice navigation and a more
responsive user interface in terms of
actual ports the Apple TV 4K is equipped
with an HDMI 2.1 connection just like
the 2021 Apple TV 4K before it that also
supports e-arc for wiring the streamer
up to your Dolby Atmos ready sound bar
or AV system however if you're looking
to maximize your overall internet
performance there's an important
difference between the 64 gigabyte and
128 gigabyte Apple TV 4K models the
latter is the only version that comes
with a gigabit Ethernet port if you're
planning on going Wi-Fi only this may
not be such a big deal but the ability
to connect the Apple 4K TV directly to
your router helps to take the strain off
your wireless network bands while
providing a faster web connection for
the device believe it or not though
newer isn't always better and in the
case of the revamped Roku Ultra the only
thing that makes the 2022 version new is
the inclusion of roku's voice remote Pro
comparing the 2020 and 2022 Ultras
overall processing power and available
connections remain the same but don't
let that deter you the Roku Ultra has
always been a force to be reckoned with
the onboard quad-core processor performs
at Lightning Fast speeds opening apps
and streaming 4K content in the link of
an eye even when streaming movies and TV
shows in HDR and in terms of actual
connections the Roku Ultra includes an
ethernet port right off the bat as well
as an HDMI 2.0 B port and a usb-a input
for viewing photos videos and music
files with some supported popular
formats including MP4 MP3 mov and jpeg
unlike the Apple TV 4K though the Roku
Ultra only features 4 gigabytes of
internal storage whereas the Apple TV 4K
offers 64 and 128 gigabytes of storage
depending on the model you purchase and
unlike the former Roku Ultra 2020 the
2022 Edition Nix the micro SD card slot
negating any external storage
capabilities at the end of the day
though we're just gonna have them both
shake hands and call this category a tie
performance wise Apple's a15 bionic chip
and roku's quad-core processor deliver
the goods and while the Apple TV 4k's
HDMI 2.1 input beats the ultra's 2.0
e-port the ultra includes a usb-a input
that the Apple TV doesn't as for the
user interface the look and feel of a
streaming device's screens and menus are
often the make or break factors for both
first time and recurring buyers
fortunately the user interface of both
the Apple TV 4K and Roku Ultra are easy
to navigate quick to customize and
iconic by Design on the Apple side of
the coin TV OS is built for a crisp
clean and streamlined user experience
from top to bottom with minimal
advertisement intrusions the home screen
is Sleek and monochrome an Apple TV UI
staple placing all of the attention on
whatever apps you've added to the launch
page with the ability to have up to 20
apps showcased all at once navigating
with the Siri powered remote is a breeze
too with a voice assistant allowing you
to do things like launch apps raise and
lower volume search for movies and TV
shows by title genre actor other
criteria and more Roku OS on the other
hand is just as mighty boldly purple and
friendly to engage the ultra's launch
page includes several left-aligned
search and customization options with
the right side of the screen used as
real estate for your Roku app housing
the streaming channels of which maximum
number of nine will be visible to you at
a time the included voice remote Pro
also allows you to use roku's onboard
Voice Assistant to pull up movies and TV
shows adjust the volume and more
although the overall seamlessness of
roku's assistant pales in comparison to
the quick genius that is Siri and even
though you can control elements of the
ultra with Alexa and Google Assistant
Siri wins the day when it comes to
listening and responsiveness
as for smart home features if you've
been looking for an all-in-one smart
home Command Center and excellent
streaming device you're in luck when it
comes to the latest Apple TV 4K and
still kinda sort of in luck when it
comes to the Roku Ultra the Apple TV 4K
is one of the cheapest Apple peripherals
you can purchase to jumpstart an apple
home kit smart home network it allows
you to control and manage a number of
your smart home devices such as security
cameras and smart locks by giving series
certain voice commands or using your
Apple TV's remote to navigate such
features
this is especially convenient when you
want to pull up live footage from one of
your Home Smart cameras to view on your
TV however with the continued rollout of
matter a smart device unifier more and
more devices are receiving support for
the new standard and while the Apple TV
4K is matter compatible through a
networking protocol called Fred only the
128 gigabyte version is thread ready the
latest Roku Ultra on the other hand is
compatible with both Alexa and Google
assistant and even though you won't be
getting these voice assistants with an
Apple TV 4K the ultra requires extra
hardware for anything voice related
whether that be an echo dot or a Google
Nest speaker furthermore you'll be able
to use your Roku Ultra as a smart home
Command Center through Roku smart home
but it will only work with Roku branded
cameras plugs and other smart home gear
which is quite the bummer and while
there's been some talk of matter hitting
Roku devices at some point in the Future
No Such compatibility exists at this
time that being said we're giving this
category to the Apple TV 4K for its
seamless Suite of first-party smart home
controls overall both streaming devices
are simply incredible and offer a lot
for a relatively low price especially
the Roku Ultra however personally
speaking I'd prefer the Apple TV 4K 2022
over the Roku Ultra with its remarkable
internal storage figures powerful Siri
voice assistant Apple friendly smart
home controls and Zippy a15 bionic
performance the latest Apple TV 4K is
one of the sturdiest streaming devices
ever made and even though it's a little
more expensive than the Roku Ultra
there's enough in the way of features to
back up that slight price bump
for more information and updated prices
check the links in the description box
below if you still haven't decided which
streamer to buy check out our previous
video comparison between the Apple TV 4K
and the Nvidia Shield or our top 5 best
streamers video to find out which one
fits your needs
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