The remote is a candy bar-shaped matte black wand with a prominent purple direction pad near the top and a purple fabric tag on the bottom. Roku has added all of its bells and whistles to the Ultra's remote, just like it did with last year's model. Since the Streaming Stick+ doesn't have an Ethernet port, and its mini USB port is used for power, the Ultra is the only current Roku device with those connection options. The USB port, meanwhile, lets you play content from a connected USB drive. While we were impressed by the Stick+'s performance in streaming 4K HDR content over Wi-Fi thanks to its new antenna array, we still recommend using a wired network connection whenever possible to ensure the best quality. The USB and Ethernet ports present the biggest advantages over the smaller, less expensive Roku Streaming Stick+. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Amazon Fire TV Review A small white indicator light on the right side of the front shows when the box is on. The back of the Ultra holds an HDMI port, an Ethernet port, and a power connector. A USB port sits on the right, opposite Roku's signature purple fabric tag on the left. The top panel features a shiny black Roku logo and a small button shaped like the included remote, which activates the Remote Finder feature and causes the remote to make an audible tone. It's a plastic slab measuring 0.8 by 5.9 by 5.9 inches (HWD), with curved, glossy black sides and a flat, matte black top. The latest Roku Ultra is physically identical to the previous model.

It's a worthwhile upgrade for some, though the Streaming Stick+ is equally appealing and can save you a bit of money. The $30 difference here gets you wired connection options and a headphone jack on the remote. At $99.99 it's Roku's priciest model, and the company now offers 4K streaming for less with the $70 Streaming Stick+. The Ultra is Roku's top-of-the-line media streamer, packing 4K and HDR support and all of the company's powerful and unique features into a single box.

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