Roku Streambar

27 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews of Roku Streambar. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and sound. The price and size also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the bass quality. Opinions are divided on the remote control.

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

Roku Wireless Bass Subwoofer Boosts TV, Soundbar Boom for $130

The Roku Wireless Bass ($130) is designed to pair with Roku speakers, namely the Roku Streambar, Roku Streambar Pro, Roku Wireless Speakers, or the TCL Roku TV Wireless Soundbar. It offers a slim design, an "easy wireless setup" and can placed up to 30...

Although its compact size likely means it's best-suited to smaller spaces, the Wireless Bass is a steal compared to other wireless subwoofers, such as the Polk React Sub ($200) or the rumored Sonos Sub Mini (expected to be under $500). Roku is also...

Sep, 2022

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

Best soundbar for 2021: Yamaha, Klipsch, Vizio, Sonos and more

While we really like the Roku Smart Soundbar, the Roku Streambar does essentially the same job for $50 less. With a full-fledged 4K HDR Roku streamer built in and a single voice remote controlling everything.

May, 2021

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Roku Streambar Review

Crisp, clear audio ; Works as a 4K media streamer ; Small size is easier to place under a TV than a full-size soundbar

Weak bass ; No Dolby Vision

The Roku Streambar is a small soundbar that makes for a big improvement over your TV's built-in speakers, and it doubles as a 4K media streamer.

Nov, 2020

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This tiny bar adds great 4K HDR streaming, and solid sound, to any TV.

Oct, 2020

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The soundbar-slash-streamer is a simple one-stop upgrade and now offers optional surround speakers.

Mar, 2020

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Onn. Roku Smart Soundbar

The Onn. Roku Smart Soundbar is a less expensive, Walmart-only version of the standard model, but cuts a few important corners to reach its lower price.

Inexpensive. Built-in 4K Roku media streamer. Powerful bass for its size.

Mediocre response in higher audio frequencies. Infrared remote.

Bottom Line: The Onn. Roku Smart Soundbar is a less expensive, Walmart-only version of the standard model, but cuts a few important corners to reach its lower price.

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Roku Smart Soundbar

The Roku Smart Soundbar is a capable stereo speaker that adds all of the capabilities of a 4K Roku media streamer to the mix.

Affordable. Solid audio performance. Lots of media streaming options.

Relatively week bass response.

Bottom Line: The Roku Smart Soundbar is a capable stereo speaker that adds all of the capabilities of a 4K Roku media streamer to the mix.

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Tony Leotta (audioholics.com)

Roku Smart Soundbar Improves TV Sound With Streaming Convenience

Looking to upgrade your TVs sound AND get the easy streaming ability of Roku? Check out the $189 Roku 2.0 Channel Smart Soundbar. Are there drawbacks? Of course! To find out what we think, read on.

Apr, 2020

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Expert review by : John Panoryios (rtings.com)

Roku Streambar Review

The Roku Streambar is a budget-level 2.0 setup. It's the manufacturer's smallest soundbar offering, with a compact design that easily fits into your existing set...

Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, and Wi-Fi compatible. Dialogue enhancement feature available. Four EQ presets available.

Doesn't get very loud. Really lacking low-bass. No room correction.

The Roku Streambar is acceptable for mixed usage. This 2.0 soundbar is designed for stereo content, which includes most music and dialogue-centric TV shows. It reproduces voices and lead instruments with clarity and detail thanks to its balanced...

Nov, 2021

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Expert review by : John Panoryios (rtings.com)

Roku Smart Soundbar Review

The Roku Smart Soundbar is an entry-level 2.0 soundbar. It gives you access to Roku's streaming media player, which organizes your streaming platforms like Netfl...

Four EQ presets. Adjustable dialogue enhancement feature. Well-balanced mid-range. Voice assistant capabilities. Gets loud.

Lacking sub-bass. No dedicated subwoofer. No dedicated center channel. Poor surround performance. Doesn't support Atmos content. No graphic EQ.

The Roku Smart Soundbar is adequate for mixed usage. Overall, it has a decently neutral audio reproduction, especially in the mid and treble ranges, meaning it can reproduce voices and lead instruments well. It doesn't have a subwoofer and struggles to...

Aug, 2020

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