Best Streaming Devices

Last Update: April 25, 2024

Apple TV 4K (2021)

79%

PROS:

CONS:

Chromecast With Google TV (HD)

86%

PROS:

CONS:

  • Continue Watching list is buggy
    tomsguide.com
  • Can lag when switching apps or using voice
    cnet.com
  • Can lag when switching apps or using voice
    cnet.com

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

82%

PROS:

CONS:

Roku Express 4K Plus

88%

PROS:

  • Ethernet support (with third-party adapter)
    cnet.com
  • Cheaper than 4K HDR rivals
    cnet.com
  • Super simple, app-based menus
    cnet.com

CONS:

  • No Dolby Vision support
    cnet.com
  • Roku's voice assistant remains weaker than rivals from Amazon, Apple and Google.
    cnet.com
  • No Dolby Vision or Atmos Audio
    tomsguide.com

Roku Streaming Stick 4K+

85%

PROS:

CONS:

  • Voice search feature still lags behind Alexa and Google Assistant
    pcmag.com
  • No Twitch
    pcmag.com
  • Voice assistant remains limited
    cnet.com

Apple TV 4K (3rd Generation)

80%
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  • Nvidia Shield 2 (77)
  • Roku Streambar (83)
  • TiVo Stream 4K (80)
  • Xbox Series S (80)
  • Fire TV Cube (80)
  • Roku Ultra (2020) (80)
  • Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus (90)
  • onn 4K Google TV streaming box (80)
  • Nvidia Shield TV (2019) (90)
  • Roku Streambar Pro (80)
  • Amazon Fire TV Cube (2022) (80)
  • Amazon Fire TV Stick With Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen) (90)
  • Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2023) (90)