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Roku 1 vs Roku 2

    3.94 in
    1.18 in
    Roku 1 Digital Media Player
    Roku 1
      3.54 in
      0.98 in
      Roku 2 Digital Media Player
      Roku 2
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      9
      9 editorial reviews
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      15
      3.7 out of 5
      8 user ratings
      5 stars
      		12 %
      4 stars
      		62 %
      3 stars
      		12 %
      2 stars
      		12 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      User rating
      39
      4.1 out of 5
      39 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		41 %
      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      4.0 out of 5
      38 user ratings
      5 stars
      		34 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		26 %
      2 stars
      		5 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Connectivity

      Roku 1Roku 1
      Roku 2Roku 2
      DC-in jackyesyes
      HDMI ports quantity11
      HDCPnono
      Ethernet LANnoyes
      Wi-Fiyesyes
      Wi-Fi standards
      • 802.11a
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n
      • 802.11a
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n

      Audio properties

      Roku 1Roku 1
      Roku 2Roku 2
      Audio output channels7.17.1
      Audio decodersDolby Digital PlusDolby Digital 5.1

      Video

      Roku 1Roku 1
      Roku 2Roku 2
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Full HDyesyes

      Storage

      Roku 1Roku 1
      Roku 2Roku 2
      Built-in storage medianono
      Card reader integratednoyes
      Storage media typeNot availableNot available

      Design

      Roku 1Roku 1
      Roku 2Roku 2
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Roku 1Roku 1
      Roku 2Roku 2
      Width3.94 in3.54 in
      Depth3.94 in3.54 in
      Height1.18 in0.98 in
      Weight3.53 oz4.94 oz

      Features

      Roku 1Roku 1
      Roku 2Roku 2
      Built-in displaynono
      Handheld remote controlyesyes

      Power

      Roku 1Roku 1
      Roku 2Roku 2
      Power consumption (typical)4.5 W3.5 W

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Roku 1 vs Roku 2 - User Opinions

              • rico_rolfson
                almost 2 years ago
                The biggest advantage of the Roku 2 over the Roku 1 is the dual band Wi-Fi. This is going to improve the wireless range of the device and provide you with a much stronger wireless signal on the Roku 2.Oct 15, 2013
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