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Roku Streambar SE
A small 2-in-1 that adds 4K HDR Roku streaming and stereo speakers to a TV through one HDMI ARC cable.
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The verdict
A simple upgrade for a secondary TV that needs both streaming and better dialogue. It is not a home-theater bar: audio is PCM stereo from two small drivers, and no independent reviews of this exact model were found for this file. Buyers wanting Atmos or surround should look at larger bars.
The Streambar SE combines a Roku 4K HDR streaming player with a compact two-speaker soundbar and a bass port. It connects to a TV with HDMI ARC (or HDMI plus optical), offers speech clarity and volume-leveling modes, and has Bluetooth 5.0 for headphone listening or music. It suits smaller or older TVs, bedrooms and dorms where one box should do both jobs. It outputs PCM audio only, so there is no Dolby Atmos or eARC.
Strengths
- Roku 4K HDR streaming and a soundbar in one device.
- Speech clarity modes and automatic volume leveling for dialogue and loud ads.
- Works with HDMI ARC or HDMI plus optical, with cables in the box.
- Bluetooth 5.0 for headphone listening or music playback.
- Light at 2 lb (907 g).
Weak spots
- Audio is PCM only, so no Dolby Atmos, DTS or eARC.
- Two small drivers mean limited scale and bass compared with full-size bars.
- A TV with HDMI ARC or optical output is required.
- No independent reviews of this exact model were available to cite.
Great for
- Secondary TVs, dorms and small rooms
- Older TVs that need both streaming and better dialogue
Skip if
- Home-theater buyers who want Atmos or surround
- Anyone who needs HDMI inputs on the bar
Full specifications
From the manufacturer unless noted. Shown for this model.
Sound
- ChannelsWritten as bar.sub.height, or total channels. 5.1.2 means five main channels, a subwoofer and two overhead “height” channels.
- 2.0 (two 1.9 inch full range drivers and a bass port)
- Subwoofer included
- No
- Rear speakers included
- No
- Dialogue enhancementA setting that lifts voices above music and effects, useful if dialogue is hard to follow.
- Speech clarity (Off, Low, High, Auto); Night and Leveling volume modes
Audio formats
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- DTS:X
- No
- DTS decoding
- No
- Dolby TrueHD
- No
Connections
- eARC
- No
- ARC
- Yes
- HDMI inputsExtra HDMI inputs let you plug a console or player into the soundbar. Most people plug devices into the TV and use eARC instead.
- 0
- HDMI outputs
- 1
- Optical input
- Yes
- HDMI video passthrough
- None
Wireless
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Apple AirPlay
- Yes
Size & placement
- Bar weight
- 0.907 kg
Primary source: roku.com
Setup notes
- Requires a TV with HDMI ARC, or HDMI and optical outputs.
- 4K and HDR need a TV with an HDMI input that supports HDCP 2.2.
- Roku lists audio format as PCM.
- Works with Roku TV remotes, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa, per Roku.
Questions
Does the Roku Streambar SE support Dolby Atmos?
Roku lists its audio format as PCM, so Dolby Atmos and eARC are not supported. It uses HDMI ARC.
Do I need a Roku TV to use it?
No. It works with most TVs that have HDMI ARC, or HDMI plus an optical port, and it also works with Roku TV.
Does it have Bluetooth?
Yes, Bluetooth 5.0, for pairing headphones or playing music through the TV sound system.
Is it a full soundbar?
Roku says it works as a regular TV soundbar with two front-facing speakers and a bass port, but it is a compact stereo design.
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Last reviewed Nov 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.