Roku Ultra 2024: Crushes Google TV with Lightning-Fast Streaming
Roku Unveils 2024 Ultra Media Player: Faster, More Powerful, and Feature-Rich
Roku has announced the latest iteration of its premium media player, the Roku Ultra, boasting significant upgrades in power, connectivity, and interactivity. The new Roku Ultra is a whopping 30% faster than its predecessors, thanks to its quad-core CPU, which translates to faster app and content loading times and smoother navigation.
Improved Performance and Connectivity
The new CPU is designed specifically for cinematic streaming, supporting A/V standards like 4K, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. This is the first time Roku has supported both major HDR standards, ensuring a more immersive viewing experience. Additionally, the Roku Ultra 2024 features HDMI 2.1, which enables Quick Media Switching when paired with higher-end TVs, eliminating the blank screen delay when switching between video inputs.
Enhanced Machine Learning and Remote Control
The new Roku Ultra streamer comes equipped with machine learning capabilities, anticipating which app you’ll open next and preloading it for you. You’ll also benefit from faster performance and stability improvements, thanks to Wi-Fi 6 support. If you prefer a wired connection, an Ethernet port is available.
New Voice Remote Pro and Operating System Upgrades
The Roku Ultra 2024 introduces a new Voice Remote Pro, featuring a backlight and new buttons for Quick Launch (personalized shortcuts to apps, commands, and functionality) and the Live TV Guide. The operating system has also received updates, including support for Bluetooth headphones and a remote finder button on the box itself.
Availability and Pricing
The Roku Ultra 2024 is available in the US and Canada starting today for $99.99. UK availability is pending, but we expect it to follow soon. With its impressive upgrades, the Roku Ultra 2024 is poised to take streaming to the next level.
Key Features:
- 30% faster quad-core CPU
- Support for A/V standards like 4K, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos
- HDMI 2.1 for Quick Media Switching
- Wi-Fi 6 support for faster performance and stability
- Ethernet port for wired connectivity
- New Voice Remote Pro with backlight and Quick Launch buttons
- Operating system updates with Bluetooth headphone support and remote finder button
- Available in the US and Canada for $99.99, with UK availability pending
