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 (99th percentile) 99th
- 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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Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA | TCL S5 Series 58S5F | Hisense QD7 Series 55QD7QF | Insignia QF Series NS55-UQFL26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | - | 86 | 43 | 57.5 | 54.599998474121094 | 54.5 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Roku - Ultra | 4K/HDR10+/Dolby V | QLED | QLED | LED | QLED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | - | 120 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10 Pro | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Roku TV | webOS | Tizen | Fire TV | Fire TV | Fire TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | - | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Hdr | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roku The ultimate 4K streaming player 4850R | 75.9 | 60.7 | 98.5 | 16.6 | 28.2 | 30.2 | 94.6 | 35.6 |
| LG QNED 86QNED82AUA Compare | 50.4 | 98.7 | 75.1 | 78.6 | 93.2 | 91.6 | 77.3 | 84.5 |
| Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA Compare | 69.8 | 74.8 | 93.4 | 56.4 | 69.9 | 75.3 | 94.6 | 35.6 |
| TCL S5 Series 58S5F Compare | 75.9 | 93.4 | 87.2 | 49.1 | 23.5 | 75.3 | 88.2 | 35.6 |
| Hisense QD7 Series 55QD7QF Compare | 82.3 | 77.4 | 87.2 | 49.1 | 34 | 75.3 | 70.5 | 88.3 |
| Insignia QF Series NS55-UQFL26 Compare | 75.9 | 77.4 | 87.2 | 44.3 | 34 | 69.5 | 88.2 | 35.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offers From $79
Best Buy 1 offers From $100
Usage Scores
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