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media streaming devices. If you're looking to buy a new Roku, you've probably come across the Roku Ultra and Roku Ultra LT. These two devices are very similar but there is a slight difference in price and features. So which Roku Ultra should you prefer? Regular Ultra or LT version? We explore the differences in these similarly named streaming boxes in this Roku Ultra vs. Roku Ultra LT article. Roku Ultra vs. Roku Ultra LT: At a Glance Roku Ultra vs. Roku Ultra LT: At a Glance The Roku Ultra supports Dolby Atmos, while the Ultra LT does not. The Roku Ultra has a USB port, which the Ultra LT does not. The Roku Ultra comes with a rechargeable Voice Remote Pro that has programmable buttons, the wake word "Hey Roku" and the ability to find a lost remote, while the Ultra LT gets a standard voice remote. The Roku Ultra comes with JBL-branded wired headphones in the box, while the Ultra LT gets generic headphones.
The Roku Ultra LT is a Walmart exclusive that is often cheaper but has fewer features. Roku Ultra vs. Roku Ultra LT: Specifications Roku Ultra (4802R) Roku Ultra LT (4801RW) TV compatibility Roku Ultra (4802R) – HD TVs: Up to 1080p with 720p upscaling – 4K TVs: Up to 2160p (4K) at 60fps with 720p and 1080p upscaling – 4K HDR TVs: Dolby Vision at 60fps, -encoded audio passthrough via HDMI Remote Country Email List control Roku Ultra (4802R) Voice Remote Pro: - Wake up word "Hey Roku" - Headphone jack - Charges via USB-C - Programmable buttons - Plays beeps to help find the remote Roku Ultra LT (4801RW) Standard Audio: - Headphone jack - Uses 2x AA batteries compatibility Roku Ultra (4802R) Works with: - Apple AirPlay and HomeKit - Google Home - Alexa Roku Ultra LT (4801RW) Works with: - Apple AirPlay and HomeKit - Google Home - Alexa Dimensions and weight Roku Ultra (4802R) 127 x 124.4 x 25.4mm 167.2g Roku Ultra LT (4801RW) 127 x 124.4 x 25.4mm 167.2g As you can see, Roku Ultra and Roku Ultra LT are very similar. The media streaming box is the same, with the Ultra LT missing the USB 3.0 port on the back.
Interestingly, Roku lists the weight of both boxes as the same, although we'd guess the Ultra LT will be slightly lighter since it has one less port and button. Roku Ultra 1 Most of the difference between the two streaming boxes is in the remote. The remotes may look similar, but the Ultra LT remote does not perform the same functions despite including buttons. The Roku Ultra comes with Roku Voice Remote Pro, while the Roku Ultra gets the standard Roku Voice Remote. The Voice Remote Pro has a lot of nice features, including the ability to charge via USB-C, two user-programmable buttons, a wake-up function with the word "Hey Roku" and the ability to pick up the remote signal when it's lost. The standard Voice Remote uses 2x AA batteries and also lacks other functions. Also, the most important difference in the technical specifications is that the Roku Ultra supports Dolby Atmos, but the Ultra LT does not. Both of them support Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. The Roku Ultra also comes with JBL branded wired headphones in the box. In comparison, the Ultra LT comes with a pair of wired headphones in the box. Both of these headphones can be connected to a remote control for private listening. Roku Ultra Accessories Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Other than these differences.
The Roku Ultra LT is a Walmart exclusive that is often cheaper but has fewer features. Roku Ultra vs. Roku Ultra LT: Specifications Roku Ultra (4802R) Roku Ultra LT (4801RW) TV compatibility Roku Ultra (4802R) – HD TVs: Up to 1080p with 720p upscaling – 4K TVs: Up to 2160p (4K) at 60fps with 720p and 1080p upscaling – 4K HDR TVs: Dolby Vision at 60fps, -encoded audio passthrough via HDMI Remote Country Email List control Roku Ultra (4802R) Voice Remote Pro: - Wake up word "Hey Roku" - Headphone jack - Charges via USB-C - Programmable buttons - Plays beeps to help find the remote Roku Ultra LT (4801RW) Standard Audio: - Headphone jack - Uses 2x AA batteries compatibility Roku Ultra (4802R) Works with: - Apple AirPlay and HomeKit - Google Home - Alexa Roku Ultra LT (4801RW) Works with: - Apple AirPlay and HomeKit - Google Home - Alexa Dimensions and weight Roku Ultra (4802R) 127 x 124.4 x 25.4mm 167.2g Roku Ultra LT (4801RW) 127 x 124.4 x 25.4mm 167.2g As you can see, Roku Ultra and Roku Ultra LT are very similar. The media streaming box is the same, with the Ultra LT missing the USB 3.0 port on the back.
Interestingly, Roku lists the weight of both boxes as the same, although we'd guess the Ultra LT will be slightly lighter since it has one less port and button. Roku Ultra 1 Most of the difference between the two streaming boxes is in the remote. The remotes may look similar, but the Ultra LT remote does not perform the same functions despite including buttons. The Roku Ultra comes with Roku Voice Remote Pro, while the Roku Ultra gets the standard Roku Voice Remote. The Voice Remote Pro has a lot of nice features, including the ability to charge via USB-C, two user-programmable buttons, a wake-up function with the word "Hey Roku" and the ability to pick up the remote signal when it's lost. The standard Voice Remote uses 2x AA batteries and also lacks other functions. Also, the most important difference in the technical specifications is that the Roku Ultra supports Dolby Atmos, but the Ultra LT does not. Both of them support Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. The Roku Ultra also comes with JBL branded wired headphones in the box. In comparison, the Ultra LT comes with a pair of wired headphones in the box. Both of these headphones can be connected to a remote control for private listening. Roku Ultra Accessories Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Other than these differences.