When comparing Roku OS vs Android TV, the Slant community recommends Android TV for most people. In the question“What is the best set-top box OS?” Android TV is ranked 1st while Roku OS is ranked 8th. The most important reason people chose Android TV is:
It is bare and easy to use.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Sideload apps
You can sideload apps if you enable the developer mode.
Pro Easy to use
It is bare and easy to use.
Pro Sideloading of apps
You can sideload apps.
Pro Can run Android apps
It can run all Android apps, however, you might need a mouse.
Pro Built-in Chromecast
Android TV has Chromecast built-in.
Cons
Con Proprietary
The UI is proprietary software.
Con Not available in many countries
Con Your privacy is for sale with this solution
A lot of data is collected about what you are watching - depending on your TV - your voice is recorded (if it has a microphone) or you are observed watching TV (if it has a camera). That data is sent to the manufacturer, Google and 3rd party companies that you never even heard of. This is all done by presenting you a wall of lawyer-gibberish that no one reads and everyone just agrees to because all they wanna do is watch TV.