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Roku makes a bunch of media streaming devices. If you want to buy a new Roku, you may have come across the Roku Ultra and the Roku Ultra LT. These two devices are very similar, but there is a slight difference in price and features. So, which Roku Ultra should you prefer? The regular Ultra or the LT variant? We explore the differences in these similarly-named media streaming boxes in this Roku Ultra vs Roku Ultra LT article.

Roku Ultra vs Roku Ultra LT: At a glance

Roku Ultra vs Roku Ultra LT: At a glance

  • Roku Ultra supports Dolby Atmos, while the Ultra LT does not.
  • Roku Ultra has a USB port, which the Ultra LT does not.
  • Roku Ultra comes with the rechargeable Voice Remote Pro, which has programmable buttons, a “Hey Roku” wake word, and the ability to find a lost remote, while the Ultra LT gets a standard Voice Remote.
  • Roku Ultra gets JBL-branded wired earphones in the box, while the Ultra LT gets generic earphones.
  • Roku Ultra LT is a Walmart-exclusive product that is often cheaper but has fewer features.

Roku Ultra vs Roku Ultra LT: Specs

  Roku Ultra (4802R) Roku Ultra LT (4801RW)
TV compatibility – HD TVs: Up to 1080p with upscaling from 720p
– 4K TVs: Up to 2160p (4K) at 60fps with upscaling from 720p and 1080p
– 4K HDR TVs: Supports Dolby Vision at 60fps, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
– HD TVs: Up to 1080p with upscaling from 720p
– 4K TVs: Up to 2160p (4K) at 60fps with upscaling from 720p and 1080p
– 4K HDR TVs: Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG at 60fps
Networking – 802.11ac dual-band MIMO Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
– 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
– 802.11ac dual-band MIMO Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
– 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
Ports – HDMI 2.0b
– Ethernet 10/100
– USB 3.0
– HDMI 2.0b
– Ethernet 10/100
Audio features – Digital stereo over HDMI
– DTS Digital Surround passthrough over HDMI
– Dolby Atmos decode via HDMI; requires Dolby Atmos-compatible speakers
– Digital stereo over HDMI
– DTS Digital Surround passthrough over HDMI
– Supports passthrough of Dolby-encoded audio over HDMI
Remote control Voice Remote Pro:
– “Hey Roku” wake word
– Headphone jack
– Rechargeable via USB-C
– Programmable buttons
– Plays beeping sounds to help find remote
Standard Voice Remote:
– Headphone jack
– Uses 2x AA batteries
Compatibility Works with:
– Apple AirPlay and HomeKit
– Google Home
– Alexa
Works with:
– Apple AirPlay and HomeKit
– Google Home
– Alexa
Dimensions and weight 127 x 124.4 x 25.4mm
167.2g
127 x 124.4 x 25.4mm
167.2g

As you can see, the Roku Ultra and the Roku Ultra LT are very similar.