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Best streaming devices

Streaming sticks and boxes in the catalog, newest first.

A streaming device can be a quicker, simpler interface than a smart TV’s built-in software. Choose by the apps you need, the video formats you want and how many ads you can tolerate. Check that it supports your TV’s HDR format.

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    Apple Apple TV 4K (4th generation, 2026)
    NewComing soon

    Apple · 2026

    TV 4K (4th generation, 2026)

    Streaming device

    From

    $299

    Why it is here

    Box, Dolby Atmos, $299 on 2026-11-09.

    Checked Nov 9, 2026 at Apple
    $299
    No independent measurements on record yet, so scores lean on published specs.
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    Roku · 2025

    Streaming Stick Plus

    Streaming device

    Check retailers

    Why it is here

    Stick.

    Exact model
    3830R
    No independent measurements on record yet, so scores lean on published specs.
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    Roku · 2024

    Ultra (2024)

    Streaming device

    Check retailers

    Why it is here

    Box, Dolby Atmos.

    Exact model
    4850R
    No independent measurements on record yet, so scores lean on published specs.
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    Google Google TV Streamer (4K)

    Google · 2024

    TV Streamer (4K)

    Streaming device

    From

    $149.99

    Why it is here

    Box, Dolby Atmos, $149.99 on 2026-11-09.

    Checked Nov 9, 2026 at Google Store
    $149.99
    No independent measurements on record yet, so scores lean on published specs.
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    Amazon · 2023

    Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd generation)

    Streaming device

    List from

    $59.99

    Why it is here

    Stick, Dolby Atmos, $59.99 list price.

    List price
    $59.99
    No independent measurements on record yet, so scores lean on published specs.
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    Apple · 2022

    TV 4K (3rd generation, 2022)

    Streaming device

    List from

    $129

    Why it is here

    Box, Dolby Atmos, $129 list price.

    List price
    $129
    Exact model
    A2737
    No independent measurements on record yet, so scores lean on published specs.
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    NVIDIA NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro

    NVIDIA · 2019

    SHIELD TV Pro

    Streaming device

    From

    $299

    Why it is here

    Box, Dolby Atmos, $299 on 2026-11-09.

    Checked Nov 9, 2026 at NVIDIA
    $299
    No independent measurements on record yet, so scores lean on published specs.
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Good to know

Questions people ask

Is a streaming device better than my smart TV?

Often faster and updated for longer, but a TV’s built-in platform may already be fine.

Which one supports Dolby Vision?

The product page lists HDR formats for each device.

Do I need Ethernet?

Wi-Fi works for most, but wired is steadier for 4K streams.

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