The Roku Ultra LT vs 2019 Roku Ultra - User Speed Test & Unboxing

[@CordCuttersNews]

You can find the 2019 Roku Ultra on Amazon here: amzn.to/2nmVzVV YOu can find the Roku Ultra LT at Walmart here: www.walmart.com/ip/Roku-Ultra-LT-Streaming-Media-Player-2019/857445471 You can find our review of the 2019 Roku Ultra vs the 2018 Roku Ultra here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKSQe5-smtlkgJY You can find us on: Facebook: facebook.com/CordCuttersNews Twitter: twitter.com/CordCuttersNews Site: cordcuttersnews.com. We now have t-shirts and other products for sale! Find out more here: teespring.com/stores/cord-cutters-news-llc?page=1

[@yungl3674]

I just got the Roku Ultra LT and over 1 day I had it since I don’t have cable I love it any recommended apps that you want me to download do you want to watch a movie with me?

[@willybeezy2775]

I have this one myself. It's amazing. The roku LT and the ULTRA have the same Quad-core processor. This information can be found on the roku website where you can compare the two side by side.

[@transitengineer]

Thank you, so much for this side by side review. While, I own both the 2019 Ultra and the Roku Ultra LT (sold only at Walmart) almost always recommend that most people save the $20 dollar difference and go for the Ultra LT. My only exceptions are if, you are planning to use the USB port to watch recorded media or you have a small child (or spouse) that may misplace the remote control. They are both outstanding and, I highly recommend either Roku Ultra model.

[@hblegal8309]

Very well done with no BS or extra talking! I am off to buy a Ultra. Thanks!

[@qqqqq11111qqqqq]

I got my Roku ultra from best buy 2 months ago. They sent me the 2018 version. I have a 1080p Tv and my max DSL stream with ATT is 3.5mbs. This unit works fantastic so I cut Direct tv.

[@LadyLunaNini88]

I love my Roku Ultra(2018) version. Yeah, it's slower cause of my internet issues and a year old, but does the same thing the new roku ultra/LT versions does. And my mom had the Roku Premiere+ She loves it.

[@PatC1]

Stream some 4K content between the 2 to better compare there processing power..

[@lysias55]

Live events are smoother and don’t drop out completely vs my 2018 Ultra. The added speed from the processor was a bonus

[@wmire31]

I decided on the LT, I’ve been using a firestick 4K for the past two years and I wanted to try a new player. I’ve had zero issues!! I think I prefer the user interface on the Roku over the firestick. The ui on the firestick can be a tad bit much lol I like the simplicity of the Roku! I felt like the minor speed bump wasn’t enough to justify getting the ultra

[@ThriftyAV]

I sometimes use the USB for local media on my old Roku2, so that would be missed... I like the idea of the "find my remote" button, and the programmable buttons on the remote. You helped me make my decision.

[@jasonluong3862]

If you push the find-my-remote button twice on the Ultra, it will find your kid.

[@transitengineer]

Excellent review. While, I picked up the 2019 Roku Ultra for myself have been suggesting for several months that my co-workers on a tight budget should should pass on the Ultra model and buy the Ultra LT at Walmart.

[@robiv7683]

Just got a Roku Ultra LT on sale for $57 at my local wal mart. At that price I'm thrilled. When I pick it up tomorrow I might grab a wifi booster also.

[@normanmartin8502]

Cable will soon be in, Blockbuster Video & payphone heaven!!! I happily cut the cord about 2 weeks ago. Have 400mbps internet. When plugged in with ethernet directly into router, the 2019 ROKU ULTRA LT (from Walmart) is just as fast as my MacBook pro, when MacBook is on wifi. When the MacBook is plugged into the router, it's faster. I'm happy with the Roku Ultra Lt. I'd never need the USB since my TV has that same feature. Wasn't worth the extra $20 for me personally. As far as the remote finder. That's a cool feature, but I downloaded the Roku app and have my phone as the remote. You can even use the private listening option through your phone. So you can use Bluetooth earbuds. You have to carry the remote around otherwise.

[@megasxlr22]

I can’t wait for your express+ review. I really wanna save money and just get my mom a new remote from walmart when they come in stock but if the express+ is a point anywhere remote and replaces the stick officially I’d love to get that for her and just get it for her with a vudu credit we can use before that offer expires. Thanks as always for the great reviews. This looks like a solid roku

[@normanmartin8502]

Download the Roku app. It has a remote feature that works great! You can even listen through your phone instead of the TV or ear buds. All Roku are compatible with the Roku app. Good luck!

[@jamespitts8679]

I have a roku stick, an roku ulta,,, really can't tell the difference when using them !

[@richardbriggs819]

Really? My Roku stick lags a lot. Does Ultra Lt have the same problem?

[@sd906238]

I would think that the 2020 Ultra LT model would have more features and be more advanced than the 2020 Ultra. Nope, a year later and has less features, no USB ports, no 2 programmable buttons and no find my remote buttons. If I knew this back in 2019 I would of bought an extra 2019 Ultra back on black Friday in 2019 when Walmart had them for $49 and they had plenty of them even the day after Black Friday.

[@donwilson9086]

I have the ultra. Walmart ran the Light version way cheap. I bought it just to get the remote that’s not infrared. Plus I have it for backup.

[@eospina326]

Black Friday sale at Walmart is offering the Roku LT for 30. Great buy for a great price! 👍

[@davidahart2476]

I just got my Ultra LT with Black Friday for $30.00, I seem to be happy with it so far.

[@lawrencecavens5760]

Here's 1 point you might want to add - These have a much better processor compared to a smart TV OS. I did a comparison between a LG 4K Smart TV and a Roku streaming stick and the picture quality on the Roku beats the LG WEB OS channels 100 to1 - at faster resolution at 1080p where the WEB OS on the LG takes up to 20 to 30 seconds to get the resolution up to 720 to 1080p...

[@Manbrew1]

Made my mind up pretty fast. I'm going for the Full Ultra. For 3 reasons. 1. Button to find the remote, I'm always mis placing it. 2. Usb connection, I can see movies I've downloaded, that alot of T.V.'s have but won't play my External hard drive. 3. Last but not least, I found it for $69.00 plus free shipping ✔

[@vickispringer683]

Bought mine for $80. the cable cost $23. surround sound bar $100 Home theater value

[@lgoamity]

The writing has been on the wall for a few years already but with Roku/Netflix ending support for various older Players like my Roku 2 XD (3050X)... Now is the time to look again at an upgrade. Got various alternative options today (Smart TV, FireTV Sticks, a newer Roku Stick) so the Roku 2, which already is often just my Vacation/Travel Player (since it supports both HDMI and Composite Output), can go days/weeks Unattended or just Unplugged... So not the end of the world but good to see what options are available. Thanks.

[@michaelhorgan9525]

Roku now has a $15 Express deal for those with devices like the 2 XD.

[@lgoamity]

@@michaelhorgan9525 Thanks for the heads up. Glad I waited before upgrading... Haven't been checking my E-Mail... Roku sent me that offer 2 days ago. Really is an easy No Brainer. HDMI and Composite support for $15 (plus 5.99 shipping + tax)? While I've not needed/used my XD's Composite Outputs often (Mostly for Rare Recording Content to a VHS/DVD Recorder... Or more often as a Passthrough via those A/V Inputs. Maybe sound to an external speaker.) Still glad they kept that in mind for the Replacement/Upgrade Offer. Having the Flexibility was why I picked the XD.

[@JohnBeck2491]

The walmart employee wasn't biased towards helping me choose between the two but he did try to sell me the LT first and the LT was on rollover. So from this video, what the employee pitched me, and the sale at walmart I went with the LT.

[@scarecrowzero84]

As of Jan 2020 both are listed at the same price at Walmart for $79. I will get the Ultra.

[@KeybladeMaster64]

Nope

[@michaelhorgan9525]

Right now a few retailers are selling the ultra for only $69.99 such as Best Buy, Staples, Kohls and more. Offer is limited to 7/25 so if you want a Roku with Ethernet this is a great deal and only $10 less than the Ultra LT (Walmart Exclusive).

[@perseverance8]

My understanding the CPU’s in the 2019 Roku Ultra & Ultra LT have the same SOC (CPU/Processor) the LT has 1GB of RAM while the Ultra is equipped with 2GB of RAM.

[@davidmillard8063]

I have a 2018 Roku Ultra but I may buy an LT. I also have a Firestick, Tivo and Chromecast with Google TV. I prefer the Chromecast but love Roku as well,

[@margaretd7037]

I love my Roku Stick. It does what I need. I don't think I would use the Roku Ulta unless it was a gift.

[@MikeBrownOhio]

I have the ROKU Express and love it... For $30 @ Walmart...

[@icream1386]

Mk

[@MikeBrownOhio]

@@icream1386 What is MK?

[@icream1386]

It ok

[@pwog]

Are you sure its the kid losing the remote lol

[@JaRhule]

Can you performance test the Fire Cube Gen. 2 agianst the 2019 Roku Ultra? PLEEEEEEASE! Thank you!!!

[@rjhugall8744]

Probably both are garbage 😢😮

[@danielonn2002]

I picked up a Roku Ultra on Ebay for $21 New in Box!

[@gamer6550]

Walmart has a Blk Fri. special on the LT 30 bucks posted. 11/12/2021

[@alanb6196]

I'm pretty much only minutes from cutting the cord. And after a lot of comparisons, I've talked myself into the Ultra(not LT). Something I can't find in my searches is the answer to a question "Should I pair this with a Roku enabled TV?" What do you think?

[@jclements4047]

In my experience $20 is fully worth having the "find my remote" feature.

[@MrGamer-lz6ci]

J Clements Definitely I have the Roku ultra and I love that feature saves me every time !

[@richardmiddleton5984]

Yeah, really depends on your needs. I have been using Logitech Harmony universal remotes for nearly 10 years now, so I don't even use the Roku remotes.

[@mpereira300]

Great review! Thanks!

[@shirleytodish6581]

Compare Roku Stick+ with 2019 Roku Stick+ from Best Buy. Thanks

[@brocklindaandericahoward632]

So the HDMI cable does not come in the box with the Roku Ultra nor the Roku Ultra Lt, correct?

[@normanmartin8502]

Two weeks ago I went and got a Roku premiere and it came with the HDMI cable. I returned it and upgraded to the Roku ultra LT. That one did NOT come with an HDMI cord. I have a 4k TV and wanted to make sure that I was getting the full capability so I got a "high end" HDMI cable. Paid about $15. They go up in price the longer the cable. I only needed a few feet. I got the Ultra because I wanted the option to plug into the router directly.

[@carolanastasio4206]

Very informative for a old newbe. I understand

[@lynntomk]

I bought it just for the headphone access and mute.

[@RichardChonak]

When you compare the speed of the two units, are you pressing both remote buttons at the same time? It's sometimes hard to tell from the video.

[@CordCuttersNews]

Yes we click the button at the same time.

[@NS-bn3dd]

you should compare against 2018 ultra.

[@tomb7862]

I would not get the Ultra LT because it is lacking features that the Ultra has and cost difference is minor.

[@Zeppelinlv2007]

such as?

[@AboveandBeyondGlobalDrones]

@@Zeppelinlv2007 ~ The ones discussed in this video

[@michaelhorgan9525]

Plus you can only get it at Walmart. Not many differences, but my 2017 and 2016 Ultras are similar to the LT, but of course the 2016 has SPDIF but both have USB ports. I believe the LT has no USB port.

[@trble57]

Awesome review. My sister just recieved a Roku Ultra LT. As for the remote, she wouldn't care the "find my remote" Looks like I'm going to set it up beings husband won't. Lol I have a Nvidia Shield so it shouldn't too hard to set up. I see this can be set with Ethernet or Wireless, that's good. Thanks for the information. 👍

[@judaspreistvlct]

Its worth $20 dollars more for hard wired ethernet and fiberoptic audio output.

[@grimreaper1988]

i saw u say ROKU Ultra LT has a memory card/SD slot on it.but i jus got my LT an i saw no SD slot under the HDMI port. so where is it

[@tomb7862]

I have a question regarding the Roku remote for the TCL Roku TV. Must you have a TCL remote to operate the TV or can you use another Roku remote?

[@CordCuttersNews]

No you just need a Roku remote made for Roku TVs.

[@edmund6432]

Any of the current WIFI rf roku remotes can be paired to roku tv, but not IR only roku remote, which only works on console rokus. Roku TV's use different IR code set. Of course non-roku tv wifi remotes will be missing the MUTE key. Roku just released the rc-al7r wifi remote, sold separately at walmart, best buy, and amazon, it can be paired from express to roku TV's, and includes a MUTE key. price $20.

[@harrydoherty8299]

just got the ultra 2019 w/jobless buds for $49.95 directly from a link on my roku 3 .

[@harrydoherty8299]

has the usb port and jbl buds .

[@Kotaztrafee]

Thanks for the video. You kept saying all the Ultra has the short cut buttons but failed to repeat that the Ultra 2019 also has a USB port. I find both worth the extra 20$. However, ? I do not yet have a roku but I do not see the USB port on the ultras as I browse the net.

[@JulianOwens]

Roku headset on Ultra burns battery so I use app and. bluetooth on my phone. Works better for me.

[@cassianoraimundobizotto1260]

Cord Cuttens, it's OK? I am thinking of buying the Roku ultra 4k streaming, I know it has USB input, I need to know if the media player of roku plays video files in ISO, VOB, MKV, BDMV quality, which I have on my external HD dw 1tera. a hug

[@telvisl6880]

What is the ethernet port speed 10/100 or 1gb?

[@rowdyhuff8858]

Does this support Spectrum TV like the regular Ultra?

[@mxl5363]

Roku Ultra LT VS Roku Ultra (2018)? Setting aside remote and hardware difference. watched your 2019 ultra vs 2018 review-great info How does the interface and app load speeds compare on the 2018 vs the LT? I found a 2018 ultra for under $70 looking to save money on a second roku thank you

[@rropeningstuff]

What's the ethernet speed between the two? I read somewhere they are only 100 MB speed and not yet a gigabit speed

[@richeager7292]

You are missing the biggest difference!!!! The Ultra plays and upconverts a lot of content to Dolby Atmos....

[@MimiDidi121]

Can you control a speaker bar instead of TV volume?

[@rjhugall8744]

I can't stand the fact that my Ultra doesn't work like they promised 😢😮 B/S What a shame 😔 😤

[@jarrodchapa8515]

Any difference in wireless technology between the two?

[@danielonn2002]

My Samsung Smart TV Interface is not so good so I purchased the Roku Ultra on Ebay New for $21 to fix the stuttering and Buffering issues. Samsung disconnects from the WIFI. We have high speed internet.

[@savanna3059]

I think the programmable buttons are unnecessary and serve to clutter up an ergonomic remote. That alone makes me want to avoid the Ultra but all the other features make me want to purchase the Ultra. Can I trade the remote for the one without the programmable buttons? 😝

[@michaelhorgan9525]

You can use an old IR remote without the buttons or use the older style ultra remote (if you can find one). The 2017 remote works on the 2016 and newer models that have a speaker for the remote finder.

[@jay3412]

Does the ultra LT have the same processor as the new streaming stick+ or streaming stick+ HE?

[@michaelhorgan9525]

Hardware is codenamed Bryan, so probably uses the same CPU as the 2018 ultra which is similar to the one used in 2017 and 2016 even. Streaming Stick+ mentions an identical CPU as the Streaming Stick+.

[@ca4merica945]

I threw away the earbuds with the box.I don’t really use them.

[@bk6678]

So what are the quick launch bottoms. What do they do?

[@Activsoul]

You can program them to launch another app, or turn on another device like a sound bar.

[@carlosbarajas382]

Myn didn’t Have Hulu but it had it on the remote

[@vorkev1]

and its $25 more fore less I just looked it up what the hell.

[@marykent4380]

Do you have to have WIFi in order for Roku to work with your tv?

[@Eva_H]

Mary Kent The Roku player will work as long as you have an Internet connection and then you can connect it to the Internet via Wi-Fi (Wireless) or via a wired (Ethernet) connection. Having the ability to have a wired connection is recommended however as it’s a more secure connection as one’s Wi-Fi signal may be a bit inconsistent around the house. Hope this helps

[@jaydelafuente7987]

bluetoooth????

[@lilart13ab]

I rather get the Amazon fire stick 4k

[@samwayne8961]

I only bought it because it has an ethernet port and its 20 bucks cheaper

[@d4vidgarr44]

No power cord inside? Lol

[@yusakufudo367]

Does it have Apple TV app?

[@michaelhorgan9525]

Yes you can install Apple TV+ on a Roku Ultra if you wish to view that content.

[@wilito4819]

This not have wifi conection?

[@marygingrich4870]

It does

[@rjhugall8744]

Terrible investment 😢😮

[@erikakabloodybrains83_8]

If it doesn't have the NHL app its a pass in my book

[@user-dg4ek2wj4h]

No not worth it