Best Streaming Devices
Our full Top 10, tested and ranked by the team behind 250,000+ YouTube subscribers. Updated as new devices launch.
Onn 4K Pro 2
The best all-around streamer you can buy right now, full stop. It runs Google TV, handles 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos without breaking a sweat, and costs a fraction of what the name-brand boxes charge.
- Fastest Onn yet
- Google TV interface
- Best price-to-performance ratio
Nvidia Shield Pro
Still the box power users reach for. It’s pricier and older than the rest of this list, but the AI upscaling, gaming chops, and rock-solid software updates keep it in the conversation for anyone who wants the best possible picture.
- Best-in-class upscaling
- Great for gaming/emulation
- Years of reliable updates
Google TV Streamer
Google’s official successor to Chromecast, and it shows. The redesigned home screen, free channels via Google TV, and a remote with a dedicated mic button make this the most polished Google TV experience around.
- Official Google hardware
- Built-in free live TV
- Smart home hub features
Apple TV 4K
If your household already lives in Apple’s ecosystem, nothing else comes close. AirPlay, HomeKit, and tight integration with iPhone and iPad make this the obvious pick, even at a higher price than everything else here.
- Seamless AirPlay/HomeKit
- Best remote in the category
- Smoothest, most polished software
Firestick 4K Max
The stick most people should buy first. It’s small, affordable, and covers every major app — Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu — with an Alexa Voice Remote and Wi-Fi 6 support included.
- Easiest setup
- Huge app library
- Alexa built in
Roku 4K Stick
Roku’s software is still the easiest to figure out on the first try, with zero ads shoved into the home screen the way some competitors do. If you just want to press play, this is the least fussy option on the list.
- Cleanest, simplest interface
- Universal search across apps
- Long-running channel support
Onn 4K Plus
The little sibling to the 4K Pro 2 trades some horsepower for an even lower price. It still handles 4K HDR streaming fine for most people — just don’t expect it to keep up with heavier apps or gaming.
- Lowest price on this list
- Google TV interface
- Solid for everyday streaming
Amazon Fire TV Cube
Built for anyone who wants to control their TV without touching a remote. Built-in Alexa, far-field mics, and the ability to control your TV and soundbar over HDMI-CEC make this the pick for a true hands-free setup.
- Hands-free Alexa control
- Controls TV power/volume
- Fastest Fire TV interface
Roku Ultra
For Roku fans who want more than the stick offers: a faster processor, Ethernet port, USB port for local media, and a lost-remote finder. Still the same simple software, just with the hardware to back it up.
- Ethernet port for stable Wi-Fi-free streaming
- Lost remote finder
- USB and microSD for local media
Generic Android TV Box
The no-name boxes flooding Amazon and Walmart. They can be a genuine bargain if you pick carefully, but expect inconsistent updates, so-so remotes, and a lot more variance in quality than every other pick on this list.
- Lowest possible price point
- Widest hardware variety
- Buyer beware on quality/updates
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