80
James Holland
TechRadar
“The Roku Streaming Stick Plus might be the more robust of the company’s new streaming sticks, but it’s far from powerful, suffering from a little lag when navigating the Roku interface.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Cheap price
- Powered by TV USB port
- Simple interface
- Budget-friendly streaming stick
- Remote volume and power control
- Solid low-cost choice
Points of Contention
- No 4K or HDR support
- Weak long-range Wi-Fi
- Slower app launches
- No IR input
- Limited voice assistant features
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Will Greenwald
PCMag
“It’s a good choice to refresh an aging TV, with a streamlined interface that makes it particularly appealing for less tech-savvy users”
70
Jared Newman
PCWorld
“The Roku Streaming Stick (2025) is a cheap way to bring Roku’s smarts to any TV, but you’ll need to accept some trade‑offs.”
