Roku Streambar Pro review: A solid, Roku-enabled upgrade for your TV's built-in speakers

Roku has been slowly expanding its line of affordable soundbars, most recently with last year's compact, "pretty good" Streambar, and now comes the $180 Streambar Pro, the successor to 2019's Smart Soundbar. While none of Roku's soundbars will appeal to audiophiles, they're perfect for everyday viewers looking to upgrade their TV's tinny audio without breaking the bank, and the 2.0-channel Streambar Pro ups the ante with surprisingly solid sound and a new virtual surround mode. The Streambar Pro's efficient audio performance is already a strong selling point, but the real draw is an integrated Roku streaming player with 4K HDR playback, not to mention Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, and AirPlay 2 support. This review is part of TechHive's coverage of the best soundbars. Click that link to read reviews of competing products, along with a buyer's guide to the features you should consider when shopping.