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And if you love A/V standards such as Dolby Vision or Atmos Audio. The Roku Streaming Stick Plus doesn't have that issue. We wish it were a little heavier, though, as you may wind up spending a minute fiddling with its HDMI cable to make it sit flat on a surface. That, plus UHD image quality and snappy performance means that the Roku Express 4K Plus is the best streaming device for those on a budget. This way is a lot better, so you don't need to think when you click the paddle. Previously, you needed a direct line of sight - and to point your remote directly at the Roku - for it to work. We like this model a lot mmore because of its improved remote. So, you want to get 4K streaming at the lowest price possible, but you're worried about cutting too many corners? Check out the new Roku Express 4K Plus, which is the replacement to the flawed Roku Premiere.

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Read our full Roku Streaming Stick 4K review. Chromecast with Google TV face-off. We also recommend this Roku streaming stick for travel, as it's a perfect addition to your next hotel or Airbnb room's TV, while taking up minimal space in your bag. But the Roku Streaming Stick 4's dominance isn't by the widest of margins, as evidenced by our tightly contested Roku Streaming Stick 4K vs. Roku wins overall though thanks to its perfect streamlined interface, which puts apps above content.

We also noticed app loading that's comparable to the Chromecast with Google TV.

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When we tested the Streaming Stick 4K, we saw content crispness jump to 1080p and then 4K in short amounts of time. It's got all the apps you could need, too. Since Roku is a pretty great platform, the only reasons to consider spending any more are for hard-wired Ethernet (if your living space demands it), which is available in the Roku Ultra and Apple TV 4K. Otherwise, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a perfect balance of price and performance, costing $50 and providing snappy navigation and smooth streaming. Most notably, we've finally got Dolby Vision on this Roku stick, so your favorite streaming shows will have the right color balance and contrast (provided your TV supports it, too). The king stays the king, though, because little changed - and only improvements came with.

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The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a small, but noteworthy, upgrade over the Streaming Stick Plus it replaces. Here's everything you need to know about the best streaming devices. Using all of these devices often shows us the benefits of spending more on your streaming device, as the cheaper Fire TV devices control your whole home screen experience, while the Apple TV has no ads and more customization. Not only do we spend hours and hours watching shows and movies from the top streaming services on these devices, but we compare them against those with similar prices, to help you figure out which is best for your budget. Some of us at Tom's Guide own multiple entries from this list of the best streaming devices, to see how they evolve over time. This model added faster performance and Dolby Vision on top of its predecessor. Our current pick for very best streaming device overall is the Roku Streaming Stick 4K.

4K Google TV Streaming Box, and our verdict is that it's the best cheap streaming device yet. Not just by watching movies and shows on them, but by timing how long it takes to open apps across the many of the $50 and up streaming devices. We just finished testing the Onn. That's why we test the heck out of these devices.

Selecting a streaming device can get pretty tricky, though.

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