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Testseek.co.uk have collected 71 expert reviews of the Roku 3 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Roku 3.
Award: Highest Rated October 2013
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The editors liked

  • The Roku 3 has an updated remote with voice search
  • Which works very well
  • As well as the unique headphone jack for private listening. The Roku platform delivers more apps than competitors
  • Constant updates and doesn't favor one content provider over othe
  • Slick
  • Speedy user interface
  • Simple to set up and use
  • Catch-up services
  • Speedy interface
  • Simply to use
  • Good content selection
  • Funky design
  • Simple to use
  • Voice search
  • Small
  • Easy to setup
  • Lots of services supported
  • MicroSD and USB support
  • Headphone jack on remote for quiet listening
  • 1080p support
  • Content is treated equally
  • Voice search remote works well across available services
  • Supports screen mirroring
  • The Roku app has voice search too
  • 450 channels means you'll never hurt for content. Remote doubles as game controller. Improved UI
  • The Roku 3’s curves are new
  • But it’s just as small as other members of the roku family
  • And the black colouring means it’s even more subtle tucked away under your TV. It’s quiet as ever
  • And uses thirty times less power than some consoles
  • So you can leave it on around the clock
  • Ready and waiting to go. It’s faster though
  • With a UI that whizzes around and loads up quickly.Roku hasn’t fixed wha
  • Speedy operation
  • An extensive features list
  • Remote control
  • Fantastically responsive interface
  • Remote control features are excellent
  • Very large selection of channels
  • Set up is a breeze
  • Dual band wifi is a plus
  • Top notch app for iOS and Android
  • Loads of flexibility
  • Great interface
  • Huge range of apps
  • Fast and responsive
  • Neat design
  • Handy remote
  • USB/microSD/casting support
  • Remote control has a headphone jack so you can listen to the show being streamed without disturbing others
  • Roku Feed allows you to select movies and TV shows that are coming soon you'll receive notifications when they become available to watch on any of

The editors didn't like

  • The cheaper Streaming Stick is just as fast as Roku 3 and offers all of Roku's platform advantages
  • And you can add the voice-search and headphone jack remote for $30 more. The Fire TV offers a wider list of games
  • Inadequate media player
  • Poor quality headhones
  • Poor file playback
  • Poor remote headphones
  • Expensive
  • Lots of dross apps in app store
  • Can't buy movies or shows
  • No 4oD or ITV player
  • Nine tile limit in interface & not best use of interface space
  • The voice search remote is the only new thing
  • Roku 2 is cheaper and has voice search through Roku app
  • No HDMI cable included in the box
  • HDMI cable is not included. Needs to support more file formats. Though the remote offers a ton of features
  • It looks cheap
  • It’s hard to pick flaws in the Roku. Its USB playback app won’t open every video format there is (it doesn’t support commonly used .AVI files
  • For instance
  • And doesn’t support subtitles on .MKV containers)
  • It doesn’t work with Apple’s AirPlay streaming standard
  • And it’s lacking a few services such as YouTube and Lovefilm. But if you have a computer on your network
  • You can bypass almost all of
  • USB-file compatibility could be better
  • The platform needs more big hitters in the UK
  • Occasional interference with headphone socket
  • No 4K support
  • A little pricey
  • Can only mirror your screen from Android and Windows devices
  • Not iOS devices
  • It lacks a voice search option
  • Doesn't come with an HDMI cable to connect it to your TV

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  Published: 2013-03-15, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com

  • New interface is faster to navigate and is more intuitive than with previous Roku boxes. Quick menu navigation. Integrated/cross channel search is incredibly useful.
  • No out-of-the-box local streaming. App only currently available for iPhone/iPod Touch
  • The Roku 3 adds an interface overhaul along with a nifty remote-mounted headphone jack for private listening, but the Roku 2 is a better buy....

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  Published: 2013-03-14, review by: the-gadgeteer.com

  • Installation was quick and easy, Variety of programming available, Built-in dual-band wireless, Can stream 1080p video, Works with Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, and other subscription services, Allows access to Time Warner Cable channels without requiring a cable box or a cable outlet, Can play simple games with the enhanced remote (may require purchase of games), USB port allows you
  • Limited formats supported for your own content, No HDMI cable included

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  Published: 2013-03-14, Author: Yardena , review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Supports 5GHz Wi-Fi, Slicker user interface, Provides headphone jack on remote for wireless listening, Offers more than 750 sources of content
  • HDMI only (no component or composite video support)
  • The Roku 3 is a worthy successor to the 2 XS, with faster Wi-Fi, a headphone jack on the remote, and other hardware tweaks. Plus, it ushers in a much-improved user interface....

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  Published: 2013-03-13, Author: David , review by: theverge.com

  • Fast, smooth performance, Excellent interface, Huge amount of content available
  • YouTube is a big hole, Can't match AirPlay's functionality, Weak local file support

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  Published: 2013-03-08, Author: Mark , review by: Laptopmag.com

  • Slick and compact design, Much improved search interface, Headphones offer personal listening with headphone jack, Huge number of channels available, USB port for media playback, Can stream photos and videos from mobile devices
  • No YouTube Google Play support, Gaming selection limited, Can't stream video from mobile (yet)
  • With its enhanced interface, vast content selection and private listening feature, the Roku 3 is a very compelling media-streaming device.

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  Published: 2010-10-29, review by: computerworld.com

  • Abstract:  With the deluge of streaming and downloadable video options the Internet has to offer, it's become obvious that computer and iPod screens can't hold a candle to the wall-size HD monster in your living room. To plug this gap, a burgeoning market of stre...

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  Published: 2015-04-30, Author: Wayne , review by: cgmagonline.com

  • The Roku 3 remote is WiFi Direct, meaning no line of sight is required for the Roku box to detect commands...

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  Published: 2015-07-27, Author: Jared , review by: macworld.com.au

  • Abstract:  While a simple HDMI output is all you really need to enjoy streaming video and music (provided your display, sound bar, or A/V receiver also has HDMI), most boxes have at least another port or two to address specific needs. You'll find a chart comparing e...

 
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  Published: 2013-11-27, review by: techradar.com/au/

  • Speedy interface, Simply to use, Good content selection, Funky design
  • Poor file playback, Poor remote headphones, Expensive
  • Overall, we rate this latest iteration as the best Roku yet made. But that $100/£100 price tag seems punishingly expensive given the lackadaisical attitude to file playback and lack of UK specific catch-up content. Remember, you can buy Sky's similar Rok...

 
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  Published: 2013-07-29, Author: Adam , review by: theaustralian.com.au

  • Abstract:  Australians are often treated like second class citizens when it comes to online video, but with the Roku 3 and a little geo-dodging know-how you can issue yourself a virtual green card and enjoy US-only services. It involves bending the rules, but at lea...

 
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