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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Mounting
    8. Build Quality
    9. In The Box
    10. Back - Bar
    11. Back - Subwoofer
    12. Back - Satellites
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Inputs/Outputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support - ARC
    3. Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support - Optical
    5. Latency
    6. Wireless Playback
    7. Other Input Specifications
    8. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    9. Connectivity - Satellites
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
    5. App
    6. Other Features
  8. Comments

Roku Smart Soundbar vs Roku Streambar Pro

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Roku Smart Soundbar
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Variants

  • Roku Smart Soundbar (Black)
  • Streambar Pro (Black)

Our Verdict

Roku Smart Soundbar

Roku Streambar Pro

The Roku Streambar Pro is the next generation of the Roku Smart Soundbar. That said, there isn't much of a difference between these bars when it comes to design and sound quality. Instead, the Pro offers a newly-designed remote with a headphone jack so you can enjoy private listening from your TV. Also, its two programmable controls make it easy to access your favorite voice controls with a button press.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

6.4
6.3

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.0
6.5

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Roku Smart Soundbar Style photo - bar
Roku Streambar Pro Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Roku Smart Soundbar Style photo - sub
Roku Streambar Pro Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

No
No

Enclosure 
 

No Subwoofer
No Subwoofer
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Roku Smart Soundbar Style photo - satellites
Roku Streambar Pro Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

No
No
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Roku Smart Soundbar Dimensions photo - bar
Roku Streambar Pro Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

32.1" (81.5 cm)
32.1" (81.5 cm)

Height  

2.8" (7.1 cm)
2.8" (7.1 cm)

Depth  

3.9" (9.8 cm)
3.9" (9.8 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Roku Smart Soundbar Dimensions photo - sub
Roku Streambar Pro Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Roku Smart Soundbar Dimensions photo - satellites
Roku Streambar Pro Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Roku Streambar Pro Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Roku Streambar Pro Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

No

Mountable Satellites 
 

No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build quality photo  

Roku Smart Soundbar Build quality photo
Roku Streambar Pro Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Roku Smart Soundbar In The Box photo
Roku Streambar Pro In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

1.8 m (5.9 ft)
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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

Roku Smart Soundbar Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on back)
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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

Roku Smart Soundbar Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

No Subwoofer
No Subwoofer

Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

Roku Smart Soundbar Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No
Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.0
6.5

Stereo Setup  

Roku Smart Soundbar Stereo Setup
Roku Streambar Pro Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.30
-0.10

Std. Err. 
 

2.79 dB
2.78 dB

Channels 
 

2.0
2.0

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

56.6 Hz
75.5 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

13.5 kHz
14.7 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

7.0
6.5

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

0
0

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
0

Slope 
 

-0.30
-0.10

Std. Err. 
 

2.79 dB
2.78 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

56.6 Hz
75.5 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

13.5 kHz
14.7 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

6.5
6.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

3.20 dB
2.65 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

6.6
7.0

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

90.2 dB SPL
89.3 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

3.09 dB
2.28 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

7.6
7.8

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.40
0.30

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.89
2.77
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Center 
 

6.2
6.3

Center Setup  

Roku Smart Soundbar Center Setup
Roku Streambar Pro Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom
Phantom

Slope 
 

-1.61
-1.02

Std. Err. 
 

4.00 dB
3.57 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

88.1 dB SPL
86.6 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.72
0.75

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.28
2.37
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Surround 5.1 
 

3.6
3.7

Surround Setup  

Roku Smart Soundbar Surround Setup
Roku Streambar Pro Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

-1.72
-1.17

Std. Err. 
 

4.35 dB
3.88 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

87.4 dB SPL
85.9 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.18
0.81

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.52
2.32

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

0.0
0.0

Height Setup  

Roku Smart Soundbar Height Setup
Roku Streambar Pro Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

Roku Smart Soundbar H Frequency Response
Roku Streambar Pro H Frequency Response

Localization 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Slope 
 

N/A
N/A

Std. Err. 
 

N/A
N/A

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

N/A
N/A

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

Sound Enhancement Features 
 

4.6
5.3

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

EQ 
 

Presets
Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Roku Smart Soundbar Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Roku Streambar Pro Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Roku Smart Soundbar Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Roku Streambar Pro Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI ARC 
 

1
1

HDMI Out 
 

No
No

Full HDMI In 
 

No
No

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
1

Ethernet 
 

No
No

Subwoofer Output 
 

No
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Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

6.1
6.1

eARC 
 

No
No

Dolby Atmos 
 

No
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

No
No

DTS 
 

No
No

DTS:X (eARC only) 
 

No
No

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only) 
 

No
No

DTS-HD MA (eARC only) 
 

No
No

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

No
No
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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

0.0
0.0

Dolby Atmos 
 

No
No

DTS:X 
 

No
No

Dolby Digital 
 

No
No

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

No
No

DTS 
 

No
No

Dolby TrueHD 
 

No
No

DTS-HD MA 
 

No
No

5.1 PCM 
 

No
No

Audio Format Support - Optical 
 

6.0
6.0

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

No
No
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Latency 
 

6.9
6.3

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

91 ms
123 ms

Optical 
 

95 ms
92 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

N/A
N/A
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Wireless Playback 
 

8.0
9.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
Yes

Spotify Connect 
 

Yes
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Other Input Specifications 
 

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

No
No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

No
No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

No
No

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

No
No
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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

Roku Smart Soundbar Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

Roku Smart Soundbar Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

No
No

Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

Roku Smart Soundbar Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

Roku Smart Soundbar Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

No
No
Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Roku Smart Soundbar Interface photo
Roku Streambar Pro Interface photo

Display 
 

No
No
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Roku Smart Soundbar Controls photo
Roku Streambar Pro Controls photo
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Remote  

Remote photo  

Roku Smart Soundbar Remote photo
Roku Streambar Pro Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

No
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App 
 

App image  

Roku Smart Soundbar App image

App Name  

Roku - Official Remote Control

iOS  

Yes

Android  

Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

All

Casts Device Files 
 

Yes
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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

No

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
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