Roku is finally bringing Dolby Vision to its new $100 Ultra player. That’s something the home theater market has been longing for over the past few years, but the company seemingly snubbed for its streaming video players. But many Roku TVs, on the other hand, have had Dolby Vision for quite some time now.
You’ll also see that the Roku Ultra looks a bit rounder than usual – that’s to create room for its revamped wireless antennas. Though, it’s hard to tell the difference with the company’s Ultra players from the past few years. It possibly features an Ethernet port, unlike its cheaper siblings, and it also comes with an HDMI cable and earbuds in the box.
In as much as the efficiency of Roku’s software is good, and the breadth of its streaming ecosystem, it’s been tough to recommend the Ultra without Dolby Vision. That’s especially true when the Apple TV 4K and even Amazon’s Fire Stick 4K ($50) both have had the codec for years. Standard HDR10, on the other hand, relies on a static HDR profile for content.
That feature could make some scenes seem darker than they should. Beyond the Ultra, Roku isn’t changing is the cheaper player lineup at all. There is only a new device to the Roku family: the $130 Streambar, a cheaper alternative to the Roku soundbar.
The new Ultra also features a faster quad-core processor, more RAM than before, and around 50 percent better Wi-Fi range. (As usual, the company isn’t divulging its full specs.) You can pre-order the new Roku Ultra and Streambar today on Roku’s website, and they’re expected to ship in October. That’s also when you can expect to see them on store shelves.
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