Differences between Roku 2 and Roku 3
Roku is a digital media player device for streaming the videos, channels, radio etc. You can also use the application which is given by the Roku Activation like amazon, youtube etc. It is a company which offers the streaming stick, Roku 1, Roku 2, and Roku 3 and company update its Roku 1, and Roku 2, devices.
The new Roku 2 has also come with a remote that’s different from old Roku 2 and separate it from new Roku 3 because it lacks voice search and a motion sensor to play games like angry birds and other games. In actually the new Roku 2 remote has updated the set-top box cheaper than new set 3.
Design
The design makes Roku 3 different from the Roku 2 Then new Roku 2 and Roku 3 have the same weight And same dimensions. The black set-top box almost looks the same but there new remote subtle differences.
Hardware
Both the new Roku 2 and new Roku 3 are compatible with any type of HDMI television. They have also 1080p HD support, Built-in dual-band wireless, USB and micro SD and a new fast processor. It is not clear which type of chips in both devices but the Roku Activation said the new Roku 2 has been upgraded to match speed and performance like new Roku 3.
Remote
Roku 2 has come with a feature standard remote with channel shortcuts buttons, while the Roku 3 comes with an “Advance remote ” with “Voice Search, Speed-control for headphone jack and gaming”. In remote has a new feature of voice search button. With the help of this button, you can speak the name of films, actor or director and result should appear instantly.
you can also click through Roku software to select and show the movie from any channel. You can also initiate the voice search from using Roku Activation mobile app which has been also recently updated. At last the Roku 3 remote has the headphone jack for private listening. And also shortcut buttons for Netflix., Amazon instant videos Rdio and Hulu but Roku 2 remote doesn’t have the headphone jack. Roku 2 remote have also four buttons for Amazon instant videos, Netflix, Radio, and sling tv but they can’t be configurable.
Content
Both the new Roku 2 and Roku 3 provides access to more than 3000 channels. And 28,0000 movies and shows. The basic step to start Roku Activation you have to connect to the internet as well as your television. And then sign up for a Roku account and install your preferred content channels. Some of the popular channels are available through Roku to include Netflix, Amazon instant videos, Hulu, Rdio etc.
Software
Roku announced a new feature called Roko feed. Which will mainly alert you when new movie released fos services. like Amazon instant videos and others. You can add any movie on your feed. And Roku will tell you this movie available or not. New Roku 2 and Roku 3 has a feature of Roku Activation feed. As well as it has the ability you can connect your smartphone or tablet. With Roku and many other things.
Price
The new roku 2 available in $69.99 and the new Roku 3 is available in $99.99 They are available at Roku Activation link and Global retailers. The new Roku 2 matches the speed and performance of new Roku 3. There is not advanced remote yet but you can use the mobile app to gain the feature of voice searches using mobile app. Roku is a best digital media player its streaming high quality videos.
