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Roku Express is crazy small

The tiny Roku Express is the smallest streaming "box" we've seen. It's also slower than the $50 Roku Stick.

David Katzmaier
David reviews TVs and leads the Personal Tech team at CNET, covering mobile, software, computing, streaming and home entertainment. We provide helpful, expert reviews, advice and videos on what gadget or service to buy and how to get the most out of it.
David Katzmaier
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The Express next to a AAA battery.

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Roku includes a sticker with the Express so you can affix it securely.

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It can stick under a TV.

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The Express offer headphone listening through your mobile device via the Roku app.

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Roku latest Streaming Stick is faster and offers headphone listening through your mobile device.

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Roku latest Streaming Stick is faster and offers headphone listening through your mobile device.

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Roku latest Streaming Stick is faster and offers headphone listening through your mobile device.

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Roku latest Streaming Stick is faster and offers headphone listening through your mobile device.

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Roku latest Streaming Stick is faster and offers headphone listening through your mobile device.

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Roku latest Streaming Stick is faster and offers headphone listening through your mobile device.

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The $30 Roku Express next to the $40 analog video-capable Roku Express+.

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The Express (top) is barely larger than the $50 Roku Streaming Stick.

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The Express (bottom) compared to the Stick (top left) and an older Roku box.

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