Roku’s new streaming sticks solve two common issues with a compact and power-efficient design

The streaming giant has also announced its new TV lineup featuring thoughtful design, video, and audio improvements.

Apr 24, 2025 - 15:51

Roku’s new streaming sticks solve two common issues with a compact and power-efficient design

Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus

Credit: Roku

Roku has unveiled two new compact and power-efficient streaming sticks.
The company has also announced its 2025 lineup of Roku TVs, which includes a new 85-inch model.
Existing Roku TV devices are also set to receive several new software features.

Roku has a new range of streaming devices, TVs, and smart home products heading your way, along with a host of new features for existing Roku TV devices. The company has finally replaced the aging Roku Express and Roku Express 4K+ streaming sticks with new ultra-compact models that address two of the most common issues we’ve encountered with similar products.

The all-new Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus are much more compact and power-efficient than the outgoing models. The compact design ensures the devices don’t block neighboring HDMI ports, an annoying issue users face with comparatively bulkier streaming sticks from competing brands. Additionally, Roku has made its new streaming sticks so power-efficient that they no longer need a dedicated power source and can draw power from the TV, resulting in a cleaner setup with no unsightly hanging cables.