soundbars

Roku Streambar SE

#4 · Best Streaming Combo for Small TVs
7.0 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $99.99 Amazon
Our verdict
A neat all-in-one for small TVs and simple setups. Treat it as a convenient upgrade, not a dialogue specialist.

Pros

  • Streamer and soundbar in one
  • Speech Clarity, Leveling and Night modes
  • Roku remote also controls the TV
  • Very small footprint
  • Budget price

Cons

  • Two small drivers, limited bass
  • No Dolby Audio
  • Mixed owner feedback on dialogue
  • Roku account required

Disclosure: We may earn a commission when you purchase through links on this page. This does not affect our editorial rankings.

View best price at Amazon
Last reviewed October 28, 2026
Advertisement
Review

What to know about Roku Streambar SE

A tiny 9.6-inch bar that doubles as a 4K HDR Roku streaming player. It has Speech Clarity (Off/Low/High/Auto) and volume Leveling and Night modes. It suits seniors who want one simple remote for streaming and speech, but sound is limited to two small drivers.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

One box and one remote cover streaming, TV power and volume, and speech settings. Speech Clarity has Off, Low, High and Auto, and the bar connects by HDMI ARC or optical. It costs far less than most picks here.

It suits a small TV or a bedroom where space is tight and the TV's built-in apps are slow or dated.

What to know

Skip it if dialogue is your main problem or you want fuller sound. It has only two small drivers and no discrete center channel, and owner reviews are mixed on how much it helps speech. A Roku account is required for streaming.
Performance

Score breakdown

Dialogue clarity

How intelligible speech is in tested content (news, dramas, busy action mixes), as judged by independent testers. Center-channel performance counts here.

6.5
No confirmed lab result; mixed owner reports.
Dialogue boost range & controls

Range and fine-tuning of speech enhancement (number of levels, AI or auto modes), plus volume leveling and night modes that help hard-of-hearing listeners.

6.5
Two manual speech levels plus Auto, Leveling and Night.
Ease of setup & use for seniors

Simple single-cable setup, TV-remote control via HDMI-ARC/CEC, a clear remote with big buttons, and no required app.

8.3
One HDMI cable and one remote, but a Roku account is required.
Overall sound quality

Music and movie sound beyond dialogue (bass, naturalness at normal settings), so the bar suits the whole household.

5.0
Two small drivers, little bass.
Value

Dialogue performance per dollar at typical US street prices.

8.5
$99.99 for a soundbar plus a 4K streamer.
Safety, energy & repairability

Recall history, idle power, availability of replacement remotes and power supplies, and renewed or refurbished options.

5.5
No refurbishment or standby data found.
Specifications

Roku Streambar SE specs

Specifications

Exact evaluated bar, subwoofer and surround configuration
Streambar SE only
Exact US model and regional suffix
9104R (per Best Buy)
Soundbar width
244 mm
Soundbar height
61 mm
Soundbar depth
89 mm
Meets editorial 800-mm width and 80-mm height filter
Yes
Full HDMI source inputs excluding ARC/eARC return port
0 ports
Verified resolution, refresh rate and HDR passthrough
Outputs its own streaming video up to 4K60 HDR10/10+ (needs HDCP 2.2 TV input); not a passthrough
ARC/eARC, optical, TV-specific and adapter requirements
HDMI ARC or optical (optical cable included)
Physical remote, TV remote, account and app requirements
Roku voice remote with TV controls; Roku account required for streaming
Current verified retailer price for evaluated configuration
149 USD
Listing, indexed listing, cart, delivery or conflicting-render status
Best Buy $149.99; Walmart $149.00 (search snippets)

Buying workflow

Workflow type
Soundbar + built-in streaming player

Dialogue

Dialogue feature
Speech Clarity Off/Low/High/Auto; Leveling and Night modes
Dialogue enhancement levels
2 levels
Dedicated center channel / speech driver
No
Automatic volume leveling
Yes

Audio

Channel configuration
2.0
Dolby Atmos
No
Separate subwoofer included
No

Connectivity

HDMI ARC/eARC
Yes
Optical input
Yes

Size

Width
9.6 in
Shopping

Compare prices

Prices are checked periodically. Older amounts are labeled with their last verification date.

Disclosure: We may earn a commission when you purchase through links on this page. This does not affect our editorial rankings.

Prices and availability may change. The retailer's price and availability at checkout govern the transaction.

RetailerPriceAvailability
AmazonLowest $99.99 $149.99 In Stock View deal
Walmart $149.00
Last verified Oct 28, 2026 — price may have changed
Check at retailer Check at retailer
Best Buy $149.99
Last verified Oct 28, 2026 — price may have changed
Check at retailer Check at retailer
Lowest verified price $99.99
30-day low $99.99
90-day average $124.74
90-day low $99.99

Based on 4 retailer price observations captured during the last 90 days.

More coverage

Guides featuring Roku Streambar SE

Head-to-head

Compare the Roku Streambar SE with