Rank #3 in Best 4K Streaming Stick 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Tables That Don't Add Up
Roku Streaming Stick Plus 2025, 4K HDR — Purple
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
Roku's Streaming Stick Plus 2025 is the 4K streaming stick at number 3 in this guide. The Amazon listing prices it at £38.00 and shows 4.2 out of 5 from 615 ratings, with the star bars stacked towards the top of the scale — though those bars add up to 100, not 615. Roku's own copy describes a stick that plugs into the back of the TV, stays out of sight and can be powered from the TV's USB port rather than a plug socket.
The specification table is where the numbers stop behaving. Network Connectivity Technology says HDMI, and so does Connector Type — the field that should describe how the device goes online instead names a plug. Item Weight reads 180 g on a page that in the same breath calls the device compact and portable, and nothing in the listing explains what that 180 g covers. Both figures are quoted here exactly as the listing shows them. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from any testing we carried out.
How those 615 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £38.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 615 ratings |
| Resolution | 4K; video output resolution 3840x2160 |
| Network Connectivity Technology (as listed) | HDMI |
| Item Weight (as listed) | 180 g |
| Item Dimensions (as listed) | 9.4 x 2.1 x 1.2 cm |
| Colour | Purple |
| Box Contents | Roku Streaming Stick Plus, two pre-installed batteries, USB-C to USB-A power cable, user guide, voice remote control |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Had a Roku Stick for a good few years now. Roku is a good front end for Jellyfin. Recently upgrading to a 55inch 4K HDR TV so bought the 4K Roku stick for 4K playback from Jellyfin. Remote that is included can be used to control TV power on, power off as well as volume. Would recommend.”
Verified purchase“I bought the Roku streaming stick because I was getting buffering streaming certain apps on my smart TV, the Roku immediately solved the problem and even gives better picture quality, definitely recommend.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 4K Streaming Stick 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Tables That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
What does the Roku Streaming Stick Plus list as its network connection?
The specification table's Network Connectivity Technology row says HDMI, the same value as its Connector Type row.
How heavy is the Roku Streaming Stick Plus?
The listing's Item Weight row gives 180 g, on a page whose own description calls the device compact, portable and something you plug into the back of your TV out of sight.
Does the Roku Streaming Stick Plus need a plug socket?
According to the listing, no — it says the Roku Streaming Stick Plus can be powered by your TV's USB port, with no plug socket and no extra cords.
What colour is the Roku Streaming Stick Plus?
The Colour row on the listing says purple.
What is in the box with the Roku Streaming Stick Plus?
The Box Contents row lists the Roku Streaming Stick Plus, two pre-installed batteries, a USB-C to USB-A power cable, a user guide and a voice remote control.
Which services does the Roku Streaming Stick Plus name?
The listing names Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Disney+, and says the Roku Streaming Stick Plus comes with lots of free films, shows and live TV.
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