The year 2016 marked a complete overhaul of the Roku lineup, shifting from numbered models like the

: A diminutive, budget-friendly player delivering standard 1080p HD. It was noted for being barebones but functional, primarily aimed at users with secondary HD TVs. Roku Express+

to a descriptive tier-based system. This new architecture was designed to clearly differentiate between basic HD streaming and the then-emerging standard of 4K HDR entertainment. The Entry-Level: Roku Express

: Specifically designed for "older televisions" that lack HDMI ports, this version includes a composite A/V cable (the classic red, white, and yellow connectors). Widely considered the best value of the year, the 2016 Streaming Stick (Model 3600) was a major leap over its predecessor. All new 2016 Roku Streaming Stick 411