How Long Do Roku Streaming Sticks Actually Last? Here's What Users Say
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Key Points:
- Roku streaming devices, such as the Roku Sticks, typically last around four to five years, but some users have reported devices like the Roku 3 functioning well for over a decade without major issues.
- Performance slowdowns over time are mainly due to software updates that improve features and media quality, which demand more from older hardware, rather than intentional planned obsolescence.
- Roku usually discontinues software update support after eight to nine years, but some older models from 2013, like Roku 2 and Roku 3, are still receiving updates, indicating no fixed cutoff date.
- Newer Roku Streaming Stick models, such as the Streaming Stick Plus and Streaming Stick 4K, are recommended purchases in 2025
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