Best Streaming Devices

Last Update: July 26, 2024

Apple TV 4K (2021)

79%

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Chromecast with Google TV

86%

PROS:

  • Makes excellent use of the Google Assistant
    cnet.com
  • Attractive, accessible new Google TV interface
    pcmag.com
  • Useful remote
    cnet.com

CONS:

  • Live TV tab only supports YouTube TV
    pcmag.com
  • General Google searches poorly formatted
    tomsguide.com
  • Can lag when switching apps or using voice
    cnet.com

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

82%

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Roku Express 4K Plus

88%

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Roku Streaming Stick 4K+

87%

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CONS:
Meh // not enough data:
  • Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) (Wi-Fi Only) (70)
  • 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)
  • Apple TV 4K (3rd Generation) (90)
  • Roku Streaming Stick 4K (2021) (80)
  • Roku Streambar Pro (80)
  • Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) (80)
  • Amazon Fire TV Stick With Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen) (90)
  • Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) (90)