Roku The ultimate 4K streaming player 4850R
A 30% faster processor and Wi-Fi 6 deliver the snappiest interface in the Roku lineup, paired with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for a full cinematic experience. The included Voice Remote Pro stands out with a rechargeable battery, backlit buttons, and a hands-free “Hey Roku” feature that includes a lost remote finder. This streamer is best for home theater enthusiasts who want a lag-free 4K interface and premium AV formats without dealing with disposable batteries.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong smart (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong hdr (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | Roku - Ultra | 4K/HDR10+/Dolby V |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
Audio
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Roku The ultimate 4K streaming player 4850R | LG QNED 86QNED82AUA | Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 | Samsung U8000F Series UN50U8000FFXZA | TCL S5 Series 58S5F | Hisense QD7 50QD7QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | - | 86 | 50 | 50 | 57.5 | 49.5 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Roku - Ultra | 4K/HDR10+/Dolby V | QLED | LED | LED | LED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | - | 120 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10 Pro | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Roku TV | webOS | Google TV | Tizen | Fire TV | Fire TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | - | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Hdr | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roku The ultimate 4K streaming player 4850R | 76.3 | 60.6 | 98.3 | 17.1 | 27.9 | 29.6 | 94.8 | 36.3 |
| LG QNED 86QNED82AUA Compare | 51 | 98.8 | 77.3 | 79 | 92.7 | 91.7 | 77.5 | 84.6 |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 Compare | 76.3 | 77.1 | 92.3 | 53.1 | 63.7 | 93.1 | 82.3 | 36.3 |
| Samsung U8000F Series UN50U8000FFXZA Compare | 69.9 | 56.1 | 93.7 | 57 | 63.7 | 69.7 | 88.3 | 70.5 |
| TCL S5 Series 58S5F Compare | 76.3 | 93.9 | 87.9 | 49.4 | 23.5 | 75.4 | 88.3 | 36.3 |
| Hisense QD7 50QD7QF Compare | 82.5 | 77.1 | 87.9 | 49.4 | 26.4 | 75.4 | 71.2 | 88 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offers From $79
Best Buy 1 offers From $100
Usage Scores
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