**Roku Ultra 2024 vs. Roku Ultra 4800x (2020) – A Worthy Upgrade** I recently upgraded from the Roku Ultra 4800x (2020) to the Roku Ultra 2024 edition after experiencing frequent HDCP errors and noticing a decline in processing speed. The new 2024 version is a significant improvement, and here’s why: **Performance** The Roku Ultra 2024 is much faster compared to the 4800x. Roku claims a 30% increase in speed, but in my experience, it feels more like a 50% boost. Navigating through apps is smooth and snappy, with near-instantaneous loading times for major streaming platforms like YouTube TV, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, MAX, and Netflix. There's no buffering, and 4K resolution kicks in immediately—no pixelation or cloudy images, which is a big improvement over the 2020 model. It's worth noting that my fiber internet connection is 2000mbps, which may contribute to my flawless streaming experience. Still, the improvement in speed and performance is impressive. **Wi-Fi 6 & HDMI 2.1** This new edition supports Wi-Fi 6 and HDMI 2.1, which are great upgrades for future-proofing your system. I’m unsure if the included HDMI cable is fully 2.1 compatible, but I used my own HDMI 2.1 cable just to be safe. The inclusion of these modern standards is crucial for handling faster streaming and better video quality. ### **Installation** Setup was a breeze. Using my smartphone, I quickly linked the device to my existing Roku account, and it automatically downloaded all of my apps. The whole process was hassle-free, which is one of Roku's strengths. ### **Wi-Fi Compatibility** One thing to note: if you're relying on Wi-Fi instead of a wired connection, the Roku Ultra 2024 won’t detect 5GHz channels. It did, however, connect to my 2.4ghz Wi-Fi 6 network without issues. Just keep this in mind if you're trying to use a 5GHz Wi-Fi connection—this may not work as expected. **Connectivity** The device still features a USB 3.0 port and a 10/100 LAN port, which I found disappointing. If you’re looking to use a wired connection, the lack of a gigabit LAN is a noticeable shortfall. Given the improvements in Wi-Fi speed and capability, you’ll likely get faster performance through a high-speed wireless setup. **Comparison to Other Devices** Before this upgrade, I tried the Firestick 4K and Google Chromecast, but even my older Roku 4800x outperformed both. The Roku Ultra 2024 surpasses all of them in speed and reliability. However, if you're using a NVIDIA Shield TV Pro, I would recommend sticking with that device unless NVIDIA releases something new. The Shield is still a top performer for those invested in it. **Final Thoughts** The Roku Ultra 2024 edition is a worthy upgrade, especially if you’re coming from a device older than four years or using a "stick" version. It’s fast, future-proof with Wi-Fi 6 and HDMI 2.1, and makes navigating and streaming content seamless. My only critiques are the lack of 5GHz Wi-Fi detection and no gigabit LAN port. Otherwise, this is a powerful streaming device that should last for years to come. **Rating: 4.8/5**

I recently upgraded from a Roku streaming stick to this Roku Ultra 2014 edition. WOW! What a difference! Been using the stick for about 5 years and I'm blown away by the processing speed, loading time between apps, clarity, and overall performance from this product! Night & day difference. Lose the streaming stick and upgrade! Even the rechargeable remote is an improvement. Long charging life. Use it every single day a lot and after a week of heavy use, still at 74%! No more batteries! Holds a charge forever! Backlit remote is awesome!! Set up is a breeze! Highly recommend!!

Upgraded from a very old Roku and just love this one! Set up was easy, though did have to jump through the hoops of resigning into all of my accounts. Was impressed that on my old TV the picture and clarity improved. My husband absolutely loves the voice control on the remote and declared that alone was worth the price. So far so good!

I don't remember how long we've had the old Roku stick. The first five minutes of operating this new one and the old Roku went in the trash. It's so much better. I like the remote illumination and the fact it's rechargeable by a standard c charger. I also like being able to use an ethernet port instead of having to use wifi. We have fiber but the response time it just so much faster. Menu navigation and setup are super simple. Changing the picture quality was also easy. The one thing I was expecting and to be honest was dreading was having to re log into my accounts. It was non issue. Once I logged in to the main account it brought up all my old info and logged me into Britbox, Amazon, Netflix etc. I'm so glad that we went for it. The remote reception is also good. No need to be at just the right spot. We do not use the voice controls.

Upgrade my ultra from 2 or so years ago and it is a nice upgrade. With WiFi6 I now get an excellent signal compared to boarder line good. It is faster, solved my HDCP problem. The mini guide in xFinity works much better, though I still have issues with that ap sometimes. I blame Comcast for that. Setup was easy, though I did lose my LCARS theme. No big deal, but I do miss it. I'm not thrilled about the ads, but that is what we get these days. Hence knocking a star off.