# Roku Streaming Stick 4K: specs and price

**Price (US):** $49.99 at roku.com (US MSRP, model 3820R2; HDMI dongle form factor), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 13 streaming devices we track it is #4 cheapest of 13; category median $49.99.
**Brand:** Roku
**Released:** 2021-09
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 5/100, #16 of 16 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $49.99 |
| Brand | Roku |
| Released | 2021-09 |
| Max resolution | 4K |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Processor | Realtek 1315NR |
| Storage (GB) | 4 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 |
| Remote voice | Yes |
| Ethernet | No |

## Where it stands

At $50, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K is #4 cheapest of the 13 streaming devices we track, where the median is $49.99. On the spec sheet, its storage of 4 GB is the lowest of the 16.

## What reviewers say

Two whitelisted testers (PCWorld and Tom's Guide) hands-on reviewed this exact 2021 Roku Streaming Stick 4K and both rate it a top sub-$50 streamer: fast and fluid, with newly added Dolby Vision (plus HDR10+) and a simple, ad-light apps-first interface. Both dock it for lacking Dolby Atmos; PCWorld additionally flags that it is Wi-Fi-only with no wired/ethernet option, and measured 160 Mbps Wi-Fi throughput, while Tom's Guide logged app-load times (Netflix 17s, Sling 9s). (Based on 2 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2021-10-15–2023-03-22.)

Praised: Fast, fluid performance for a $50 dongle; Adds Dolby Vision HDR (plus HDR10+); Improved long-range Wi-Fi reception; Simple, ad-light apps-first interface with clever extras (Replay button, private listening, voice).
Flagged: No Dolby Atmos audio support; Wi-Fi only — no wired/ethernet option; Content discovery and show-tracking could be easier.
Disagreement: Little genuine disagreement — both rate it among the best $50 streamers. The nearest split is wired connectivity and Wi-Fi: PCWorld treats the missing ethernet option as a real drawback and credits stronger Wi-Fi reception, while Tom's Guide (testing only 8 feet from its router) explicitly declined to evaluate the long-range Wi-Fi receiver's benefit.
Sources: PCWorld (2021-10-15, pcworld.com), Tom's Guide (2023-03-22, tomsguide.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Roku Streaming Stick 4K?**

Two whitelisted testers (PCWorld and Tom's Guide) hands-on reviewed this exact 2021 Roku Streaming Stick 4K and both rate it a top sub-$50 streamer: fast and fluid, with newly added Dolby Vision (plus HDR10+) and a simple, ad-light apps-first interface. Both dock it for lacking Dolby Atmos; PCWorld additionally flags that it is Wi-Fi-only with no wired/ethernet option, and measured 160 Mbps Wi-Fi throughput, while Tom's Guide logged app-load times (Netflix 17s, Sling 9s). Praised: Fast, fluid performance for a $50 dongle; Adds Dolby Vision HDR (plus HDR10+); Improved long-range Wi-Fi reception; Simple, ad-light apps-first interface with clever extras (Replay button, private listening, voice). Flagged: No Dolby Atmos audio support; Wi-Fi only — no wired/ethernet option; Content discovery and show-tracking could be easier. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Roku Streaming Stick 4K cost?**

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K has a US price of $49.99 (US MSRP, model 3820R2; HDMI dongle form factor), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Roku Streaming Stick 4K compare on price?**

At $50, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K is #4 cheapest of the 13 streaming devices we track, where the median is $49.99.

**When was the Roku Streaming Stick 4K released?**

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K was released 2021-09.

**What are the Roku Streaming Stick 4K's key specs?**

Roku Streaming Stick 4K (Roku): max resolution 4K, hdr formats Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, processor Realtek 1315NR, storage gb 4, wifi WiFi 5. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.roku.com/en-us/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-4k (roku.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roku (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/streaming-devices/roku-streaming-stick-4k/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K price of record was $49.99 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/streaming-devices/roku-streaming-stick-4k/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl