Netflix on Hopper 3 or Roku?

[JAF]

Just signed up for Netflix yesterday. I setup it up and watched two movies using the Hopper 3 app. Everything seemed to work just fine. For those that have used both the Hopper Netflix app and the Roku Netflix app, any differences between the two? Video/audio quality? Speed? etc. I would guess that the Roku app would get more support but wanted feedback for those that have tried both. I have both the Hopper 3 and Roku 3 feed into my AVR then into the TV.

Thanks!

 

[comfortably_numb]

Just signed up for Netflix yesterday. I setup it up and watched two movies using the Hopper 3 app. Everything seemed to work just fine. For those that have used both the Hopper Netflix app and the Roku Netflix app, any differences between the two? Video/audio quality? Speed? etc. I would guess that the Roku app would get more support but wanted feedback for those that have tried both. I have both the Hopper 3 and Roku 3 feed into my AVR then into the TV.

Thanks!

I never got DD 5.1 to work on the Hopper so I stick with Roku for Netflix.

 

[olds403]

I think the Roku is a better option from a PQ/AQ standpoint, I use the app on my hopper 3 as a convenience in my living room now, but have a Roku 3 in my bedroom and need to dig out my newer Roku 4 (still in the basement somewhere from a move).

 

[cpdretired]

Netflix is 1081i on the Hopper. It's 1080p on Roku.

 

[comfortably_numb]

Netflix is 1081i on the Hopper. It's 1080p on Roku.

I would assume that also means none of the 4K HDR titles on Netflix would be viewable via the Hopper then, correct?

 

[n0qcu]

I would assume that also means none of the 4K HDR titles on Netflix would be viewable via the Hopper then, correct?

Correct for Hopper but the 4k titles will be 4k on the H3.

 

[ncted]

My wife used the Hopper3/Joeys for Netflix, just for ease of use. I use the Roku because I am an obsessive compulsive jerk (my words, not hers).

 

[comfortably_numb]

My wife used the Hopper3/Joeys for Netflix, just for ease of use. I use the Roku because I am an obsessive compulsive jerk (my words, not hers).

Another reason why I'm never getting married!

 

[DWS44]

because I am an obsessive compulsive jerk (my words, not hers).

her version was too rough to post, huh?

 

[Tommyy2]

Netflix is 1081i on the Hopper. It's 1080p on Roku.

If you have a 4K Roku it does Netflix 4k @ 4K

 

[comfortably_numb]

If you have a 4K Roku it does Netflix 4k @ 4K

....which is still 1080p....right ??

 

[Bobby]

....which is still 1080p....right ??

Um, I don't think so. It is actually 1080P X 4....

 

[comfortably_numb]

Um, I don't think so. It is actually 1080P X 4....

If 1080p is a resolution of 1920x1080, what is the effective resolution of a 4K feed?

 

[dennispap]

I never got DD 5.1 to work on my HWS so I use my Roku/Firestick for Netflix.

 

[Bobby]

If 1080p is a resolution of 1920x1080, what is the effective resolution of a 4K feed?

3840x2160 for television...

4K resolution - Wikipedia

 

[comfortably_numb]

3840x2160 for television...

4K resolution - Wikipedia

The reason why I am curious... I have a 4K Roku, but my TV is a 50" 1080p. I plan to get a 70" 4K UHD TV in a couple months.

Anyway, I notice Netflix on the 4K Roku looks much better than on the Wally. Is there an advantage to the higher bitrate Netflix feed fed by this 4K Roku, even though I can't enjoy the HDR a 4K TV would give me?

 

[Bobby]

The reason why I am curious... I have a 4K Roku, but my TV is a 50" 1080p. I plan to get a 70" 4K UHD TV in a couple months.

Anyway, I notice Netflix on the 4K Roku looks much better than on the Wally. Is there an advantage to the higher bitrate Netflix feed fed by this 4K Roku, even though I can't enjoy the HDR a 4K TV would give me?

The reason for the difference between the Roku and the Wally is that the Roku is giving you 1080p while the Wally is giving you 1080i.

 

[bluegras]

If 1080p is a resolution of 1920x1080, what is the effective resolution of a 4K feed?

2160p you guys

 

[Bobby]

2160p you guys

Um, I already answered that Allen, with documentetation to back it up...

 

[lgb0250]

My wife uses channel 370. Much easier for the techno challenged. When we watch it in the LR we use our Apple TV 4K.