Looking to refresh your non-4K TV? Our Roku Streaming Stick HD (2025) review breaks down the performance, voice remote features, and portability of this budget-friendly device.
The Roku Streaming Stick HD (2025) is the definitive entry-point for users looking to modernize an older television or equip a secondary screen. While the industry has shifted toward 4K, many bedrooms, kitchens, and dorm rooms still utilize 1080p sets that benefit from Roku's intuitive interface and snappy performance.
This 2025 model introduces several quality-of-life improvements, most notably the switch to USB-C power, making it more compatible with modern cables and chargers. Despite its small size, it manages to pack dual-band Wi-Fi for reliable streaming and a voice remote that eliminates the need for a second controller by managing your TV's power and volume directly.
Editor’s Choice
Roku Streaming Stick HD (2025)
Pros
- • Very affordable price point
- • Compact design hides completely behind the TV
- • Modern USB-C power connectivity
- • Voice remote controls TV power and volume
Cons
- • Does not support 4K or HDR content
- • No wall power adapter included in the box