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Reviewed on March 12, 2013 Product overview See more Digital Media Receivers

$99 to $104 at 5 stores $99.00 - Amazon.com $99.00 - Abt Electronics $99.97 - P.C. Richard & Son Check prices

Roku 3

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Roku 3 is the best streaming-video box yet, with tons of content sources, lightning-fast performance, and an innovative remote with built-in headphone jack. Read review

Specs: Streaming player, Internet gaming, Internet radio playback, Internet video playback, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Standard remote control

Reviewed on November 8, 2012 Product overview See more Digital Media Receivers

$49 to $49 at 2 stores $49.97 - Amazon.com $49.50 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Roku LT

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Roku LT is a killer streaming-media box, offering tons of streaming content -- including favorites like Netflix, Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus, and Pandora -- for just $50. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback

Reviewed on May 8, 2012 Product overview See more Digital Media Receivers

$58 to $59 at 5 stores $58.00 - Amazon.com $59.97 - P.C. Richard & Son $59.99 - PCNation.com Check prices

Roku HD (2012)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its ability to stream hundreds of audio and video channels (including Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, and Hulu Plus), the $60 Roku HD would be our top pick for those seeking an ultra-affordable Internet media box -- if not for the fact that it's nearly identical to the slightly cheaper Roku LT. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi), Stereo, Remote control

Reviewed on August 15, 2011 Product overview See more Audio System Components

$79 to $119 at 7 stores $79.99 - Amazon.com $99.99 - Roku Inc. $89.99 - J&R Music and Computer World Check prices

Roku 2 XS

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 87 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Roku 2 XS is an excellent Internet media box, but most users will find the cheaper Roku LT or Roku HD models to be a better deal. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Stereo

Reviewed on November 23, 2012 Product overview See more Digital Media Receivers

$78 to $99 at 7 stores $78.00 - Amazon.com $79.99 - Roku Inc. $79.99 - Abt Electronics Check prices

Roku 2 XD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Roku 2 XD delivers 1080p on-demand Internet video, but it lacks a few of the extras found on the step-up Roku 2 XS model. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), Stereo, Remote control

Reviewed on December 20, 2012 Product overview See more Digital Media Receivers

$88 to $99 at 2 stores $99.99 - Amazon.com $88.88 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Roku Streaming Stick

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While the number of devices that support it will probably grow, the Roku Streaming Stick is still a niche item when compared with every other Roku device. Read review

Specs: Streaming adapter, Content streaming, MHL

Reviewed on December 3, 2010 Product overview See more Digital Media Receivers

$299 at 1 store $299.99 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Roku XDS (2100X)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 43 reviews

The Bottom Line: Thanks to its wide range of content offerings--including Netflix, Amazon, Hulu Plus, and Pandora--the Roku XDS is the best all-around streaming media box you can get for less than $100. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback, Stereo, Dolby Digital output, Remote control

Reviewed on March 3, 2009 Product overview See more Digital Media Receivers

$299 at 1 store $299.00 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Roku N1100 HD player (Netflix)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 212 reviews

The Bottom Line: A low price and growing roster of online content makes the Netflix HD Player a good choice for anyone who wants a quick and easy way to add Netflix--and a variety of other Internet media channels--to any TV. Read review

Reviewed on December 3, 2010 Product overview See more Digital Media Receivers

$189 at 1 store $189.00 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Roku XD (2050X)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 25 reviews

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback, Stereo, Remote control

Reviewed on May 4, 2012 Product overview See more Digital Media Receivers

$59 to $98 at 2 stores $59.99 - Roku Inc. $98.64 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Roku 2 HD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Roku 2 HD is a discontinued 2011 media streaming box, but there are newer Roku models that you should consider instead. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback, Stereo, Remote control

Reviewed on December 10, 2009 Product overview See more Digital Media Receivers

$399 at 1 store $399.00 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Roku HD XR Player

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: New content channels and faster Wi-Fi make the Roku HD XR Player a good choice for anyone who wants a quick and easy way to add Netflix--and a variety of other Internet media channels--to any TV. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), Remote control

Reviewed on December 3, 2010 Product overview See more Digital Media Receivers

$99 at 1 store $99.99 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Roku HD (2000C)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 21 reviews

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback, Stereo, Remote control

Reviewed on September 24, 2010 Product overview See more Digital Media Receivers

$239 at 1 store $239.99 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Roku SD Player

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.11g, Remote control