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5 days ago · Who needs cable? We pit the highest-rated streaming boxes and sticks against one another to find out which one is best for watching shows, movies, and more on your TV.
- Best Movie Streaming Services
Why We Picked It. Netflix is the standard-bearer for...
- The Best Media Streaming Devices for 2023
Why We Picked It. This is the other excellent $50 media hub...
- Best Movie Streaming Services
- Apple TV 4K
- Nvidia Shield
- Roku Streaming Stick 4K and 4K+
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
- Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device
The best overall streaming device
It's still the simplest, most consistent experience you can get, with a relatively open-ended shelf life, and the late 2022 model has gotten that much better. And those in the Apple ecosystem can make use of some of the extra features, it's not just for those with iPhones and iPads. In the world of $50 streaming sticks that absolutely can get the job done and get it done well, it's perhaps a little hard to recommend something that costs three or four or five times as much. And to be clear, Ap...
The next-best streaming device
The best hardware that's not Apple, plus a great option for gamers, the Shield (also often referred to as "Shield TV") has a history dating back to 2015. That ancient hardware, running Nvidia's Tegra X1 processor, was overpowered for the time and keeps that original box running just fine today. The most recent Shield, released in 2019, comes in two flavors. Both add Dolby Vision into the mix, in addition to Dolby Atmos decoding. The non-Pro model comes in a cylindrical body for some reason. T...
The best of the inexpensive streaming devices
Roku is the grandfather of streaming, back before it really became a thing. It remains as easy to use as ever, with "Channels" taking the place of apps. They're really the same thing, and one Roku device works exactly the same as the next. It's just a matter of what specs and features you get at what price. The Streaming Stick 4K and Streaming Stick 4K+are identical, insofar as the sticks themselves go. You get 4K UHD resolution, support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and improved Wi-Fi ov...
Also great, but for those who don't want Roku
If Roku just isn't your thing or you prefer the native Amazon and Alexa experience, a Fire TV stick might be the one for you. The original Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K has been a great buy for a couple of years now. Making it more "Max" just made it that much better, and it's been updated as of September 2023. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max now has newer internals with a faster processor, Wi-Fi 6E, and continued support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. It ships with the latest Alexa Voice Remote...
Meet the new Chromecast wWith Google TV
The Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device is from Walmart's in-house electronics brand, and it means you can stop waiting for Google to release a successor to its 2020 Chromecast With Google TV. You get the same stock (if a bit busy) Google TV experience, without the lag that saddled the underpowered Chromecast. The remote control also is better than Chromecast's, with a dedicated custom button that can launch an app or choose another device input. Plus there's the built-in remote-finder function and m...
Jun 7, 2024 · As live TV service integration becomes a bigger feature in streaming devices, we look at how these sticks and boxes can place your favorites within closer touch.
Jun 12, 2024 · Our favorite streaming devices work with a range of services and some include 4K video and even spatial audio to help you enjoy TV shows and movies.
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Mar 21, 2024 · Google’s Chromecast with Google TV does the best job of finding and organizing streamed video content, and it has all the features we look for in a media streaming device—including support for...
Oct 7, 2022 · We compare the best streaming device you can buy, including Google Chromecast, Apple TV and Amazon Fire Stick.
