When the Ultra fits your streaming setup
- Amazon price
- $85.86
- Customer rating
- 4.6
- Customer reviews
- 12547
- Typical price over 90 days
- $95.24
- Difference
- $9.38 (10 percent)
The Roku Ultra is a streaming player for people who want a faster interface than most smart TV apps can provide. Apps launch quickly, and the remote is rechargeable rather than dependent on disposable batteries.
Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support mean the player can pass those formats to a compatible television, and Dolby Atmos audio can travel to a compatible soundbar or receiver. The Roku Voice Remote Pro adds personal shortcut buttons, so you can jump straight to your regular services.
At $85.86, this is about 10 percent below the typical price over the last 90 days, so we'd consider it a reasonable moment to buy if the feature set fits your TV.
How it connects to your TV and network
The Ultra includes both Wi-Fi and Ethernet. If your router sits near the TV, a wired connection avoids the congestion that can interrupt high-bitrate 4K streams. If not, Wi-Fi 5 handles the job, though a weak signal in a far room is worth testing before you commit.
The player plugs into an available HDMI input on your TV. Check whether that input supports the video format you want, because Dolby Vision and HDR10+ only pass through on compatible ports. The remote can power the TV and adjust volume, which reduces the number of handsets on your coffee table.
Headphone Mode lets you listen through wired or wireless headphones, which matters when others in the house are sleeping or reading. Hands-free voice control means you can find that remote by saying so out loud rather than searching the cushions.
Where the Ultra earns its place, and when to pass
This player suits a living room or bedroom TV that needs snappier navigation and a reliable wired option. Wi-Fi and Ethernet both cover the connection, so a room with a weak wireless signal can still stream over a cable. That flexibility matters if your router sits far from the couch.
If your TV cannot display 4K or HDR, the extra cost over a basic streaming stick buys you features you cannot use on that screen. If you already own a recent streaming device with Dolby Vision and Ethernet, upgrading for the remote alone may not be worth it.
Check that your TV's HDMI port supports Dolby Vision or HDR10+ before expecting those formats.
Confirm your router has a free Ethernet port if you plan a wired connection to the Ultra.
Verify whether your headphones use a wired connection or a wireless standard the remote supports.
Spec sheet
| Model | 4802R |
|---|---|
| Color | Ultra (with Wi-Fi 5) |
| Size | Set of 1 |
