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Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player vs Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands

Ravvy scores Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player at 93.5 and Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands at 89.8. Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player takes the overall pick, best for home theater enthusiasts and power users who prefer a physical ethernet connection.

Ravvy pick

Roku Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player - 4K Streaming Device for TV
93.5

$91

The Roku Ultra is the best choice for users who want the most responsive interface possible and a rechargeable remote, even if it carries a premium price tag.

Amazon Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands, offices and kitchens, Smart alarm clock, Designed for Alexa+, Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Device only
89.8

$80

The Echo Spot is the perfect middle ground for the bedroom, offering visual information and great sound while sacrificing a camera for total privacy.

How they score

FactorUltra, Ultimate Streaming PlayerEcho Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands
Value82–
Ease of use96.5–
Performance98–
Connectivity95–
Visual Quality92–
Form Factor–95
Audio Clarity–82
Display Quality–78
Privacy Features–98
Smart Home Integration–92

Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player

What owners praise

  • Significantly faster interface and app loading
  • Backlit remote is perfect for dark home theaters
  • Rechargeable battery saves money on AAs
  • Reliable Ethernet port for lag-free 4K
  • Hands-free voice control works across the room

What to know first

  • Larger footprint than discrete HDMI sticks
  • Higher price point than most competitors
  • Interface design remains somewhat dated

Skip it if budget-conscious viewers with older non-4k televisions

Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands

What owners praise

  • No camera ensures absolute bedroom privacy
  • High contrast display is easy to read at night
  • Doubles as an eero mesh wifi extender
  • Responsive touch controls for music and alarms
  • Better bass response than the Echo Dot or Pop

What to know first

  • No video playback or streaming capabilities
  • Small screen size limits complex smart home viewing
  • eero extension limited to 100 Mbps speeds

Skip it if users who want to make video calls or watch streaming video

Specs side by side

SpecUltra, Ultimate Streaming PlayerEcho Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands
UPC829610006888–
ASINB0DF44RTTP–
GTIN829610006888–
BrandRoku–
ColorUltra (with Wi-Fi 6)–
Model NameRoku Ultra 2024–
Resolution4k–
Form FactorTV Box–
Item Weight18 g–
Video CodecH.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, AV1, VP9, HDR10/10+, Dolby Vision–
ManufacturerRoku–
Model Number4850R–

Other options in this category

Amazon Echo Dot (newest model) - Vibrant sounding speaker, Designed for Alexa+, Great for bedrooms, dining rooms and offices, Charcoal Charcoal Device only
93.5

Best for entry-level smart home setups and small room audio.

  • 1.6-inch full range front-firing speaker
  • Built-in eero mesh wifi capability
  • Integrated indoor temperature sensor
$50
Amazon Echo Dot Max (newest model), Alexa speaker with room-filling sound and nearly 3x bass, Great for living rooms and medium-sized spaces, Designed for Alexa+, Graphite Graphite Pack of 1
90.4

Best for smart home enthusiasts who want premium sound without the bulk of a full-sized speaker

  • 3x Bass vs 2022 Echo Dot
  • Wifi 6E & eero Built-in
  • Matter & Zigbee Smart Hub
$100
Amazon Echo Dot (newest model) - Vibrant sounding speaker, Designed for Alexa+, Great for bedrooms, dining rooms and offices, Glacier White Glacier White Device only
90.0

Best for small to medium rooms needing a mix of smart control and background music.

  • Custom full-range driver
  • Integrated eero Mesh technology
  • Ambient temperature sensing
$50