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Thanks. The LG streaming app does not have PBS. I emailed PBS and there are no plans for LG. So I'm considering the new Roku Express 4K+. It lacks Dolby Vision, Atmos (no problem) and an Ethernet port. If ac wireless is not satisfactory for 4K UHD streaming (it will be located only 6ft from the...

How big a loss is lack of Dolby Vision when streaming 4K UHD?

Yes, the frame rate changes only occur during transitions to/from menus, ads etc. Customer complaints were great enough that Netflix then Hulu stopped support of 24fps output (and reverted to 60fps) on the Roku Ultra.

I've done more research. Apparently, if I use the streaming app built into my LG B8 TV, I will not suffer the transient blank screen issue due HDMI handshaking during frame rate changes that have been reported on external players.

So it appears that the Roku Ultra 2020 and Vudu is a good option for 4K UHD streaming. I assume Vudu has the option of 5.1 audio (DD/DTS) on all 4K titles? I have never used HDR on my LG B8 TV, does anyone know of problems?

Do you have the Auto-Adjust Display Refresh Rate advanced setting ENABLED on your Ultra to give 24fps playback?

Thanks for the reply. I'd heard Disney+ was good from a Film Collector YT channel comparison of streaming vs UHD disc. Just wonderin' are those iTunes upgrades new transfers with HDR/Atmos etc or simply upscaled HD? Which player do you use? Is it providing native frame rate streaming?

I presently have two Roku 3s, an Express and an LG B8 TV. When compared, Blu-ray movie picture quality bests streaming from Netflix or Prime. I'm buying fewer Blu-rays now and don't want to upgrade to 4K UHD discs. So I started investigating 4K UHD streaming, it appears Netflix on the Roku Ultra...