Black Friday is a great time to make home entertainment more intelligent. This year, Walmart is featuring Rokusmart media playersand TVs at never-before-seen prices. Despite competition from Amazon, Google, and Apple, Roku maintains a dedicated following because of its painless user experience. Whether buyers want to improve an existing TV’s streaming capabilities or purchase a new display, there are deals worthy of attention.
For many shoppers, the most sensible buying opportunity is the Roku Ultra LT. This versatile player offers many of the brand’s best features, like Dolby Vision support, without the high-end cost. Although it’s not as compact as theFire TV Stick, the Ultra LT maximizes its form factor with an ethernet jack next to an HDMI port. That gives viewers the choice of a reliable wired connection or speedy 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi.
Viewers who enjoy a variety of streaming apps will discover that the Roku Ultra LT doesn’t disappoint. The options include Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, and many more, with some apps accessible through designated buttons on the Roku remote. Unlike the Fire TV interface, most buyers find Roku menus easy to navigate without intrusive ads and irrelevant suggested content. Instead of limiting users to a single voice search protocol, using Alexa, Google Home, or Siri with the Ultra LT is possible.
Roku Ultra LT
The Roku Ultra LT aims to be the simplest way to gain access to the most popular streaming services. After a painless plug-and-plug setup process, viewers can watch the latest movies and TV shows in stunning 4K with HDR or Dolby Vision. The Roku Ultra LT boasts improved Wi-Fi connectivity and a faster processor for an improved streaming experience. Buyers can also find their favorite content using multiple voice assistants, including Google Home and Siri.
If Black Friday shoppers are hunting for an evencheaper smart home gadget, then theRoku Premiereis difficult to resist. For about half the price of the Ultra LT, the Premiere has a similar feature set, and its 4K picture quality will satisfy most skeptics. On the other hand, it lacks Dolby Vision, an ethernet port, and uses a slower Wi-Fi standard. Regardless, considering that the Premiere ships with an HDMI cable for a minuscule price, it’s a quick and frugal way to modernize an entertainment setup.
The Roku Ultra LT and Premiere can transform asmart TVthat is suffering from slow loading or missing streaming apps. However, standalone media players are a small additional expense and occupy an HDMI port. One of the more incredible early Walmart Black Friday deals is on theHisense 50" Class R6 Series 4K TV. For less than $150, buyers receive a very slim bezel display with Dolby Vision for more vibrant colors. Budget gamers will also appreciate the display’s smooth motion handling and gaming mode, which reduces latency.
While the Hisense R6 Series produces surprisingly capable 4K performance, viewers still need a steady stream of content. The TV has a built-in Roku OS, meaning buyers can access the same intuitive interface as the Ultra LT and Premiere. Also, the R6 has the same voice search compatibility and popular apps as the separate media players. Its three HDMI inputs are untouched, but owners can connectgaming consolesand toggle inputs from the Roku home screen.
Walmart’s Black Friday deals extend to even larger Roku smart TVs like theTCL 75” Class S4. At under $400, the S4 provides as much bang for the buck as any large flat-panel display. A new round of deals is set to begin soon, so buyers shouldn’t hesitate to scoop up any of the discounted Roku media players and TVs on their list.
