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One-minute review The Roku Streaming Stick (2021) isn’t quite the massive overhaul we were expecting for Roku’s popular mid-range streaming stick, but it does offer some nice upgrades like Dolby Vision and HDR10+ as well as a new processor that should speed up the startup process.  That faster processor means that apps will load faster and switch seamlessly, while the improved Roku mobile app is more helpful when you’re not right next to your streaming stick. Last but not least, the Stick’s unique selling point - longer Wi-Fi range - remains intact and as functional as ever.  There are a few sticking points worth mentioning. For one, this is still the same ol' Roku that you remember from five years ago. The UI is practically unchanged outside of a few sections, and you'll still have to individually open every app to see what new shows and movies are available. Considering that similarly-spec'd devices like the Chromecast with Google TV are the same price, that's ...

The Roku Streaming Stick (2021) isn’t quite the massive overhaul we were expecting for Roku’s popular mid-range streaming stick, but it does offer some nice upgrades.  Among them are support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+ as well as a new processor that should speed up the startup process.  Elsewhere, Roku is working on improving the Roku mobile app to be more helpful when you’re not right next to your streaming stick and the Stick’s unique selling point - longer Wi-Fi range - remains intact.  Still, there’s a feeling of iteration here that’s hard to shake. And while it might offer a few good upgrades for folks just starting out with cord-cutting, anyone with a relatively recent streaming stick probably won’t see much of a reason to upgrade.  Price and release date  The new Roku Streaming Stick 4K became available in mid-October 2021 and was released alongside the Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ that includes the Roku Voice Remote Pro. In terms of pricing you’re ...