# Miniature Multimedia Streaming Players The Roku Express & Express+ Offer Inexpensive HD Streaming By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streaming-players References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/roku-express-premiere-ultra/45614/) & [newsroom.roku](http://newsroom.roku.com/press-release/roku-announces-all-new-streaming-player-line-starting-2999) For many people, the idea of a streaming player is a good one but one that is difficult to follow up on if you're somebody trying to get by on a budget, and these are specifically the people that Roku is looking to target with the release of two brand new products dubbed the Roku Express and Roku Express+ respectively. These streaming players now represent Roku's smallest as well as most inexpensive [set-top-box streaming players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humax-aura-ez-4k-tv-recorder). Priced at $29.99 for the Roku Express and $39.99 for the Roku Express+, these particular [streaming gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stream-deck-mini-discord-edition) have a compact form but are capable of streaming content in 1080p HD resolutions. Compact, supremely portable, affordable and easy to use, the Roku Express and Express+ will appeal to people looking for an [inexpensive HD streaming solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Affordable Miniature Streaming:** The trend of creating miniature, affordable streaming devices can disrupt the technology industry by providing an entry point into streaming for those on a budget. - **HD Streaming on a Budget:** Offering high-definition streaming at a lower price point can disrupt the home entertainment industry by making it more accessible to a wider range of consumers. - **Ease of Use:** Creating user-friendly streaming devices can disrupt the technology industry by making it more accessible to those who are not tech-savvy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The technology industry can capitalize on the trend of affordable, miniature streaming devices by creating innovative features that cater to budget-conscious consumers. - **Home Entertainment:** The home entertainment industry can take advantage of the trend of affordable HD streaming by creating new content and partnerships that cater to a wider audience. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from the trend of creating easy-to-use streaming devices by designing products that are intuitive and simple to navigate for all consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Res Streaming Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-streaming-stick-plus.md) - [Low-Cost Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-howdy.md) - [Budget-Friendly Feature-Rich Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-tv-smart-projector.md) - [Low-Cost UHD Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-streaming-box.md) - [Branded Streaming TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-2.md) - [Updated Streaming TV Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-tv-stick-hd.md) - [Pro-Grade Streaming Device TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-pro-series-tvs.md) - [AI-Personalized Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast.md) - [Speedy Smart Streaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-tv-streamer.md)