Roku’s streaming hardware is getting up to 50% more expensive
Roku has raised the list prices of its streaming sticks and boxes, with some increases reaching up to 50 percent. The price adjustments were made quietly and affect multiple product lines. Consumers may see higher costs when purchasing new Roku hardware.
- ▪Roku increased the list prices for its streaming sticks and boxes.
- ▪Some price hikes are as high as 50 percent for certain models.
- ▪The changes were implemented without a major public announcement.
- ▪The adjustments could affect the affordability of streaming hardware for consumers.
- ▪The price increase was reported by Android Authority on July 24, 2026.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 18 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Roku Is Raising Its Hardware Price Up to 50%. Here's How to Avoid the Increase — PCMag
- ▪ Roku jacks up streaming device prices by up to 60% — Android Police
- ▪ Roku Hikes Hardware Prices by Up to 60% — CNET
- ▪ Roku raises prices on streaming hardware by up to $50 — 9to5Google
- ▪ Roku raises streaming hardware prices by up to $50 — The Verge
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| Canonical URL | https://www.androidauthority.com/roku-price-hikes-3691262/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:03:58 +0000 |
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