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Roku 2 XS

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User ratings:
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4.4 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.3 out of 5
3 user ratings
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4 stars
33 %
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Pros

  • Compatible with various universal remotes 5
  • It works equally well with all my subscription channels
  • fast and easy

Cons

  • it seems a little intrusive
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • the 2 XD is downright tiny

Key specs

  • yes
  • yes
  • Black
  • yes
  • AAC, AC3
  • no

Roku 2 XS - Pros & Cons

Roku 2 XS

Pros

  • Compatible with various universal remotes 5
  • It works equally well with all my subscription channels
  • fast and easy
  • highly polished and clearly well maintained
  • Setup is quick and simple
  • easy
  • simple set-up and interface

Cons

  • it seems a little intrusive
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • the 2 XD is downright tiny
  • it s not built for accessing your own networked media collection
  • no line-of-sight requirement
  • no chance with the credit card requirement
  • usb media playback capability is so poor
  • lack of an included HDMI cable
  • Roku box can stream full 1080p signals
  • is no Ethernet connector on the XD model
  • lack of an HDMI cable

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Roku 2 XS - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Composite video out1
DC-in jackyes
Headphone outputs1
HDMI ports quantity1
HDCPno
Ethernet LANyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
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Video
HD typeFull HD
Full HDyes
Video formats supported
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MKV
  • MP4
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Audio properties
Audio output channels7.1
Audio formats supported
  • AAC
  • AC3
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Storage
Built-in storage mediano
Card reader integratedyes
Compatible memory cards
microSD
Storage media typeNot available
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Features
Built-in displayno
Handheld remote controlyes

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Roku 2 XS Roku - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.3
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Roku 2 XS Roku 2 XS review
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Alphr
Published: 13.03.2012
Roku 2 XS review
3.0

Media streamers are ten a penny these days, so it was nice to see something a little different turn up in the PC Pro offices. That little something is the Roku 2 XS, and, next to the dinky Apple TV,

Roku 2 XS Roku 2 XS
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PCMag UK
Published: 08.08.2011
Roku 2 XS
3.0

The Roku 2 XS puts a ton of online content, including Angry Birds, at your fingertips and on your television affordably, but it doesn't seem as useful as it did years ago, before many Blu-ray players and HDTVs offered the same services and more.

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AVForums
Published: 01.09.2013
Roku 2 XS
4.0

’There’s a ton of entertainment in this little box,’ says the Roku advertising and we could hardly disagree with that. What’s more, it’s all dished up in such a slick and incredibly usable way...

Roku 2 XS Roku 2 XS review: Beats Apple TV for now
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CNET
Published: 16.08.2011
Roku 2 XS review: Beats Apple TV for now

Thanks to a varied range of content offerings--including Netflix, Amazon, Hulu Plus, Crackle, and Pandora--that beats the Apple TV, the Roku 2 XS is the best all-around streaming-media box you can get for less than $100.

Roku 2 XS Roku 2 XS and XD Streaming Media Players Review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 28.11.2011
Roku 2 XS and XD Streaming Media Players Review - The Gadgeteer

Roku recently updated their line of streaming media players, and they sent Julie their high-end Roku 2 XS with gaming remote to review.  I had been in the

Roku 2 XS Home review
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whathifi
Published: 25.05.2012
Home review

User friendly, great media capabilities and competitively priced – but not much mainstream content

Roku 2 XS Roku 2 XS Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 11.04.2012
Roku 2 XS Review | Digital Trends

The Roku 2 XS brings simplicity to media streaming but lacks support for DLNA streaming and many common file formats.

Roku 2 XS Roku 2 XS Review : Streaming Videos and Casual Gaming on the Big Screen
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anandtech.com
Published: 30.09.2011
Roku 2 XS Review : Streaming Videos and Casual Gaming on the Big Screen