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Roku Streambar vs Roku Streambar SE
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Roku Streambar
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Channels2.0
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Variants
- Streambar (Black)
- Streambar SE (Black)
Our Verdict
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Roku Streambar SE
The Roku Streambar SE is a cheaper, pared-down version of the Roku Streambar. Both come with a selection of wireless connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and Airplay compatibility, as well as integrated access to streaming apps. However, there are some caveats that come with the SE version's price. It compresses much more at max volume and can't get as loud. It also isn't as well-built and doesn't support Dolby Digital.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.0
5.7
Audio Format Support - ARC
6.1
0.3
Stereo Dynamics
6.8
5.0
Stereo Frequency Response
6.0
6.4
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
No
Enclosure
No Subwoofer
No Subwoofer
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
13.9" (35.4 cm)
9.6" (24.4 cm)
Height
2.4" (6.0 cm)
2.4" (6.1 cm)
Depth
4.2" (10.7 cm)
3.5" (8.8 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
No
Bar Brackets Included
No
No
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
7.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
6.0
6.4
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
2.0
2.0
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
0.51
-0.46
Standard Error
3.44 dB
3.85 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
92.4 Hz
77.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
16.7 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
6.5
6.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
8
0
Suggested Treble Setting
0
2
Slope
0.34
0.00
Standard Error
3.11 dB
3.62 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
77.7 Hz
78.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
6.0
Crosstalk Error
2.78 dB
4.04 dB
Stereo Dynamics
6.8
5.0
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
85.3 dB SPL
87.9 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
N/A
DRC @ Max Volume
1.78 dB
7.72 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.1
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.68
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.47
Center
6.6
6.3
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Phantom
Slope
-0.30
-1.02
Std. Err.
2.39 dB
3.52 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
83.5 dB SPL
87.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.73
0.54
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.70
1.63
Surround 5.1
3.2
3.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-1.93
-1.20
Std. Err.
4.77 dB
3.70 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
81.8 dB SPL
85.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.59
1.01
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.51
1.43
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
0.0
Height Setup
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
5.1
5.1
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
No
No
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1
HDMI Out
No
No
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
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
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
6.1
0.3
Dolby Atmos
No
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Not Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Not Supported
DTS
No
Not Supported
DTS:X
No
Not Supported
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
No
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
0.0
Dolby Atmos
No
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
No
Not Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Not Supported
DTS
No
Not Supported
DTS:X
No
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
No
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Not Supported
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
6.0
2.0
Dolby Digital
Yes
Not Supported
DTS
No
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
5.2
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
120 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
122 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
Dolby Digital
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
Audio Latency: HDMI In
6.6
0.0
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
Dolby Digital
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
ARC
98 ms
Optical
108 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
Audio Latency: Optical
5.2
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
173 ms
Dolby Digital
N/A
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
4k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
No
No
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
No
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
No
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Wireless Playback
9.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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Hey there!
Great question.
Wooting’s Lekker switches are analog switches. They do offer some concrete gaming benefits over standard mechanical switches, but what sets them apart from typical switches is handled at the software level. This makes them incompatible with our testing methodology.
While this article only covers conventional mechanical switches, we’ve definitely been very interested in exploring the performance differences between analog and optical switch options compared to conventional mechanical switches. For some of our most recent investigations, you can check out the changelog for our Keyboard 1.3 test bench update—and stay tuned for more developments in the future!
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