Roku 9101R Smart Soundbar with 4K Streaming

Overview

Roku's 9101R is a 4K UHD streaming player that adds Roku's smart platform and app store to any TV with a free HDMI input. It also includes Bluetooth, USB, and Wi-Fi, useful for TVs that lack a built-in smart interface.

As an external player rather than a smart TV, it depends on plugging into an existing screen's HDMI port to work at all. The USB port is worth noting on a streaming player, since Roku devices commonly use it for local media playback alongside app-based streaming. Bluetooth support covers wireless accessories like headphones for private listening.

• 4K UHD resolution support
• Roku smart platform
• Bluetooth, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi
• Black finish

Who it's for

Owners of a TV that lacks smart features, or who prefer Roku's interface over a set's built-in OS, and want 4K streaming added on. Not needed by anyone already using a TV with Roku built in.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Output tops out at 4K UHD, with connectivity spanning Bluetooth for accessories, HDMI to the TV, USB for local file playback, and Wi-Fi for streaming apps. Picture quality ultimately depends on the connected TV's own panel, since this device only supplies the source signal.

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