{"id":5770,"date":"2023-02-15T14:00:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T14:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/15\/the-best-streaming-device-to-buy-right-now\/"},"modified":"2023-02-15T14:00:34","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T14:00:34","slug":"the-best-streaming-device-to-buy-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/15\/the-best-streaming-device-to-buy-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"The best streaming device to buy right now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Looking for a new TV gadget to stream all of your favorite entertainment? The selection has never been better, and the prices are only growing more affordable. Our top overall pick, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23435393\/apple-tv-4k-2022-third-gen-review-price-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple TV 4K<\/a>, now comes at a lower price. And you can spend as little as $50 on a quality streaming stick from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22715206\/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22727963\/roku-streaming-stick-4k-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roku<\/a> that\u2019s fully capable of delivering crisp 4K resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, and immersive Dolby Atmos surround sound. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Pretty much any 4K TV you buy today will come with a batch of built-in streaming apps. But they won\u2019t always have <em>everything<\/em>. So a dedicated streaming device is the best way to guarantee you\u2019ll be able to watch that show or movie everyone\u2019s been talking about. And they might be more pleasant to use and have a better interface than your TV\u2019s own software. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Each of the picks below has its own strengths, whether it\u2019s a snazzier interface, better voice controls, or a more comprehensive universal search for digging through all of your services.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mt-40 mb-20 font-polysans text-33 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-40 lg:-ml-100 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">The best streaming devices of 2023<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mt-40 mb-20 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">The best overall streaming player<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block w-full md:ml-[-100px] md:w-outdent\">\n<figure class=\"my-9 lg:mx-0\">\n<div class=\"duet--media--content-warning relative\" style=\"padding-top:66.66666666666666%\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><noscript><img alt=\"A comparison photo of the third-generation Apple TV 4K beside the second-generation Apple TV 4K.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 744px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/376x251\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg 376w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/384x256\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg 384w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/415x277\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg 415w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/480x320\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg 480w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/540x360\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg 540w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/640x427\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg 640w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/750x500\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg 750w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/828x552\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg 828w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1080x720\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1200x800\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1440x960\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1920x1280\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24160494\/DSCF0244.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div>\n<p> <cite class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline not-italic text-gray-63 dark:text-gray-bd [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray\">Photo by Chris Welch \/ The Verge<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<h4 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading my-20 font-polysans text-24 font-light leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-26 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23435393\/apple-tv-4k-2022-third-gen-review-price-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple TV 4K (third-generation)<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">The latest Apple TV 4K offers improved performance and support for HDR 10 Plus, but the most important thing is that it\u2019s now offered at a lower $129 starting price. That\u2019s still more expensive than streaming sticks from competitors, but Apple\u2019s device provides the best overall streaming experience \u2014 without ads littered across its software like Roku, Amazon, and Google.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">The Apple TV 4K\u2019s interface remains simple and easy to use. The device supports Dolby Vision and Atmos across a wide variety of services, has all of the important streaming apps checked off, and also gives you add-ons like Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness Plus (if you pay for them) that you won\u2019t find on other streaming devices.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Apps often work smoother on Apple TV and are generally better about taking advantage of everything the box can do. Another benefit of the Apple TV is privacy. Apple itself isn\u2019t obsessed with tracking your viewing data in the same way as companies that offer bargain bin devices. I generally think consumers aren\u2019t particularly averse to sharing their streaming habits, but Apple\u2019s privacy practices might matter to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Even with AirPlay now on other platforms, the Apple TV still wins out for people deeply invested in Apple\u2019s ecosystem. You can use HomePods as speakers or connect up to two sets of AirPods for private listening with audio sharing. The Apple TV still makes it easy to tap into content on a Mac in your home, and services like Apple Music and iCloud Photo Library are right there in easy reach on the TV screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">For home theater enthusiasts, we recommend buying the step-up Apple TV 4K with ethernet and more storage. Aside from gaining wired connectivity, you also get full support for Thread and will be future proofed for upcoming Matter-compatible smart home products. Those perks will easily be worth $20 for some.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full sm:float-left sm:mr-20 sm:mb-20 sm:w-[300px] sm:min-w-[300px]\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/shop\/buy-tv\/apple-tv-4k\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1080x1080\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24434277\/DSCF0250.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1200x1200\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24434277\/DSCF0250.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1440x1440\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24434277\/DSCF0250.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1920x1920\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24434277\/DSCF0250.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2048x2048\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24434277\/DSCF0250.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x2400\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24434277\/DSCF0250.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x2400\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24434277\/DSCF0250.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\"><span class=\"my-12 flex basis-1\/5 items-center justify-end pl-8 text-right font-polysans-mono text-18 font-light sm:my-8 sm:block sm:w-full sm:text-left\">$<!-- -->129<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1 sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0 [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin\">The Apple TV 4K is the most powerful streaming player on the market and offers snappy performance and comprehensive support for Dolby Vision \/ Atmos and other home theater standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mt-40 mb-20 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">A great streaming device for less money<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block w-full md:ml-[-100px] md:w-outdent\">\n<figure class=\"my-9 lg:mx-0\">\n<div class=\"duet--media--content-warning relative\" style=\"padding-top:66.66666666666666%\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"An image of the Google Chromecast, the best streaming stick of 2021 for most people, resting on a soundbar.\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"An image of the Google Chromecast, the best streaming stick of 2021 for most people, resting on a soundbar.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 744px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/376x251\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21924603\/DSCF2097_2.jpg 376w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/384x256\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21924603\/DSCF2097_2.jpg 384w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/415x277\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21924603\/DSCF2097_2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/480x320\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21924603\/DSCF2097_2.jpg 480w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/540x360\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21924603\/DSCF2097_2.jpg 540w, 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1440x960\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21924603\/DSCF2097_2.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1920x1280\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21924603\/DSCF2097_2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21924603\/DSCF2097_2.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21924603\/DSCF2097_2.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21924603\/DSCF2097_2.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline text-gray-13 dark:text-gray-e9 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-black [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-63\"><em>The features and fantastic price of the Chromecast with Google TV make it the best streaming stick for most people.<\/em><\/figcaption><cite class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline not-italic text-gray-63 dark:text-gray-bd [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray\">Photo by Chris Welch \/ The Verge<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<h4 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading my-20 font-polysans text-24 font-light leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-26 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/21495609\/google-chromecast-2020-review-streaming-remote-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chromecast with Google TV (4K)<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Google has done the best job figuring out what the home screen on a streaming stick should look like. That\u2019s really the long and short of why the Chromecast with Google TV (4K) has taken the crown of best streaming player. With its new Google TV software, the company has taken a content-first approach that feels more focused and refined than what Amazon and Apple have managed in their own attempts to aggregate popular shows and movies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">On a Roku or Fire TV, my instinct is always to head right for the app where I want to watch something. But with the Chromecast, I\u2019m equally happy browsing through Google\u2019s rows of recommendations. The Google TV software clearly shows where content is coming from (you can pick which streaming apps get prioritized in these recs) and it also provides helpful information like Rotten Tomatoes ratings at the surface level when you\u2019re hunting for that night\u2019s entertainment. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">In terms of app selection, Google\u2019s got all of the main players covered. Like like previous Chromecasts, you can still cast content to the TV from your phone or laptop, and Google Assistant voice searches consistently work well and showcase Google\u2019s accurate voice recognition.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Everything about Google TV feels tasteful, from the fonts to the way the background color subtly shifts to match the artwork of whatever content is highlighted. And the universal Watchlist, which lets you create a list of stuff you\u2019re interested in from various streaming services, is super convenient; you can even add to it from the web or your phone. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">But not everything about the Chromecast with Google TV is perfect. The software <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2022\/8\/22\/23316875\/google-tv-performance-improvements-storage-free-up-space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can feel slow and gets bogged down<\/a> more often than I\u2019d like, and it can be buggy at times. And the universal Watchlist has limited appeal since some services like Netflix don\u2019t allow their content to be included. Again, that\u2019s something Google has no control over, but it does lessen the feature\u2019s usefulness. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full sm:float-left sm:mr-20 sm:mb-20 sm:w-[300px] sm:min-w-[300px]\" href=\"https:\/\/shop-links.co\/ci4O4cjf93e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:4320x2700\/480x480\/filters:focal(2160x1350:2161x1351):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23024358\/GoogleChromecastwithGoogleTV.jpg 480w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:4320x2700\/540x540\/filters:focal(2160x1350:2161x1351):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23024358\/GoogleChromecastwithGoogleTV.jpg 540w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:4320x2700\/640x640\/filters:focal(2160x1350:2161x1351):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23024358\/GoogleChromecastwithGoogleTV.jpg 640w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:4320x2700\/750x750\/filters:focal(2160x1350:2161x1351):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23024358\/GoogleChromecastwithGoogleTV.jpg 750w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:4320x2700\/828x828\/filters:focal(2160x1350:2161x1351):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23024358\/GoogleChromecastwithGoogleTV.jpg 828w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:4320x2700\/1080x1080\/filters:focal(2160x1350:2161x1351):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23024358\/GoogleChromecastwithGoogleTV.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:4320x2700\/1200x1200\/filters:focal(2160x1350:2161x1351):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23024358\/GoogleChromecastwithGoogleTV.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:4320x2700\/1440x1440\/filters:focal(2160x1350:2161x1351):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23024358\/GoogleChromecastwithGoogleTV.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:4320x2700\/1920x1920\/filters:focal(2160x1350:2161x1351):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23024358\/GoogleChromecastwithGoogleTV.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:4320x2700\/2048x2048\/filters:focal(2160x1350:2161x1351):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23024358\/GoogleChromecastwithGoogleTV.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:4320x2700\/2400x2400\/filters:focal(2160x1350:2161x1351):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23024358\/GoogleChromecastwithGoogleTV.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:4320x2700\/2400x2400\/filters:focal(2160x1350:2161x1351):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23024358\/GoogleChromecastwithGoogleTV.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\"><span class=\"my-12 flex basis-1\/5 items-center justify-end pl-8 text-right font-polysans-mono text-18 font-light sm:my-8 sm:block sm:w-full sm:text-left\">$<!-- -->50<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1 sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0 [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin\">The Chromecast with Google TV introduces a dedicated remote and new software. It brings together recommendations from all of your streaming services and supports 4K HDR content with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10 Plus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mt-40 mb-20 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">The streaming stick that\u2019s easiest to use<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block w-full md:ml-[-100px] md:w-outdent\">\n<figure class=\"my-9 lg:mx-0\">\n<div class=\"duet--media--content-warning relative\" style=\"padding-top:66.66666666666666%\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"Roku\u2019s Streaming Stick 4K improves on the Streaming Stick Plus by adding Dolby Vision.\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"Roku\u2019s Streaming Stick 4K improves on the Streaming Stick Plus by adding Dolby Vision.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 744px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/376x251\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22929114\/IMG_0033.jpg 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/750x500\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22929114\/IMG_0033.jpg 750w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/828x552\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22929114\/IMG_0033.jpg 828w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1080x720\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22929114\/IMG_0033.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1200x800\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22929114\/IMG_0033.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1440x960\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22929114\/IMG_0033.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1920x1280\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22929114\/IMG_0033.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22929114\/IMG_0033.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22929114\/IMG_0033.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22929114\/IMG_0033.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline text-gray-13 dark:text-gray-e9 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-black [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-63\"><em>Roku\u2019s Streaming Stick 4K improves on the Streaming Stick Plus by adding Dolby Vision.<\/em><\/figcaption><cite class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline not-italic text-gray-63 dark:text-gray-bd [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray\">Photo by Chris Welch \/ The Verge<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">It\u2019s hard to really complain about a Roku. The company\u2019s streaming devices are about as simple and straightforward as they come. All of your apps are laid out in a big grid and easily accessible. Roku has tried to touch up and modernize the home screen a bit with new sections like \u201cFeatured Free\u201d to highlight content you can stream without any subscriptions, and in recent years the company has also added support for Apple\u2019s AirPlay 2 and, if you have a smart speaker, compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Roku has pretty much all of the entertainment you could want, but has a history of getting into spats with streaming services. For example, it\u2019s possible that YouTube will be dropped from the platform in early December as Google and Roku remain unable to reach a new deal. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Roku\u2019s neutral universal search remains one of the best aspects of the platform, ranking your existing subscriptions and free-to-stream options over purchases and rentals. And the company\u2019s Roku Channel has grown into a legitimate streaming app of its own, offering a mix of ad-sponsored movies, TV shows, and live news for those days when you\u2019re burned out on combing through Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">The Streaming Stick 4K, introduced in 2021, is now the best overall pick among Roku\u2019s hardware when you weigh price and performance. It takes everything that was great about the popular Streaming Stick Plus and beefs up performance a bit, adds support for Dolby Vision HDR, and comes with the latest Roku voice remote.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">If there\u2019s one area where Roku falls flat, it\u2019s probably voice search. Your voice queries for specific shows or movies should work well enough, but Roku lags Amazon and Google when it comes to natural language interactions. (And forget about using your voice to control smart home gadgets or look up entertainment-related facts.) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full sm:float-left sm:mr-20 sm:mb-20 sm:w-[300px] sm:min-w-[300px]\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Roku-Streaming-Device-Vision-Controls\/dp\/B09BKCDXZC\/?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:920x920\/1080x1080\/filters:focal(459x295:460x296):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23040595\/roku4k.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:920x920\/1200x1200\/filters:focal(459x295:460x296):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23040595\/roku4k.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:920x920\/1440x1440\/filters:focal(459x295:460x296):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23040595\/roku4k.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:920x920\/1920x1920\/filters:focal(459x295:460x296):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23040595\/roku4k.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:920x920\/2048x2048\/filters:focal(459x295:460x296):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23040595\/roku4k.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:920x920\/2400x2400\/filters:focal(459x295:460x296):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23040595\/roku4k.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:920x920\/2400x2400\/filters:focal(459x295:460x296):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23040595\/roku4k.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\"><span class=\"my-12 flex basis-1\/5 items-center justify-end pl-8 text-right font-polysans-mono text-18 font-light sm:hidden\">$<!-- -->46<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1 sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0 [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin\">Roku\u2019s Streaming Stick 4K maintains its simple interface that puts your apps front and center and adds support for Dolby Vision HDR. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mt-40 mb-20 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">The best streamers for voice commands<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block w-full md:ml-[-100px] md:w-outdent\">\n<figure class=\"my-9 lg:mx-0\">\n<div class=\"duet--media--content-warning relative\" style=\"padding-top:66.66666666666666%\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"A close-up of the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming dongle beside its remote control on a brown couch.\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"A close-up of the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming dongle beside its remote control on a brown couch.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 744px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/376x251\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg 376w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/384x256\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg 384w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/415x277\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg 415w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/480x320\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg 480w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/540x360\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg 540w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/640x427\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg 640w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/750x500\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg 750w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/828x552\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg 828w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1080x720\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1200x800\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1440x960\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1920x1280\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22909969\/DSCF5782.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline text-gray-13 dark:text-gray-e9 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-black [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-63\"><em>The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is among the first streaming gadgets to support Wi-Fi 6.<\/em><\/figcaption><cite class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline not-italic text-gray-63 dark:text-gray-bd [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray\">Photo by Chris Welch \/ The Verge<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<h4 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading my-20 font-polysans text-24 font-light leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-26 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22715206\/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Amazon\u2019s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is yet another excellent pick in that $50-ish range of streaming gadgets. The upgraded hardware offers speedier navigation, adds support for Wi-Fi 6, and maintains the vast selection of entertainment as Amazon\u2019s other streamers. And if you\u2019re familiar with the company\u2019s Alexa voice assistant, you\u2019ll feel right at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">The Fire TV Stick 4K Max\u2019s software is similar to the Chromecast in that the home screen takes a content-forward approach instead of just throwing a grid of apps at you. Amazon tends to showcase (and advertise) its own Prime Video content more prominently than shows and movies from other services, which can get annoying at times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Alexa voice commands with the remote work very reliably, whether you\u2019re saying \u201copen Netflix\u201d or asking to dim the smart lights in your living room.\u00a0And those voice capabilities can be deeper-reaching than competitors; you can say \u201cturn to ESPN on Sling TV\u201d and it\u2019ll pull off that request without missing a beat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1404x1404\/1920x1920\/filters:focal(702x702:703x703):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23040569\/Screen_Shot_2021_11_24_at_12.34.41_PM.png 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1404x1404\/2048x2048\/filters:focal(702x702:703x703):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23040569\/Screen_Shot_2021_11_24_at_12.34.41_PM.png 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1404x1404\/2400x2400\/filters:focal(702x702:703x703):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23040569\/Screen_Shot_2021_11_24_at_12.34.41_PM.png 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1404x1404\/2400x2400\/filters:focal(702x702:703x703):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23040569\/Screen_Shot_2021_11_24_at_12.34.41_PM.png\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\"><span class=\"my-12 flex basis-1\/5 items-center justify-end pl-8 text-right font-polysans-mono text-18 font-light sm:hidden\">$<!-- -->35<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1 sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0 [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin\">Amazon\u2019s latest and greatest streaming stick has improved performance and now supports Wi-Fi 6. It continues to offer a terrific selection of streaming apps and an easy-to-use interface with the benefit of Alexa voice commands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block\">\n<figure class=\"my-9 lg:mx-0\">\n<div class=\"duet--media--content-warning relative\" style=\"padding-top:66.66666666666666%\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"A photo of Amazon\u2019s Fire TV Cube on a TV stand.\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"A photo of Amazon\u2019s Fire TV Cube on a TV stand.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 744px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/376x251\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg 376w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/384x256\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg 384w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/415x277\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg 415w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/480x320\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg 480w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/540x360\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg 540w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/640x427\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg 640w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/750x500\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg 750w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/828x552\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg 828w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1080x720\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1200x800\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1440x960\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1920x1280\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154402\/DSCF0201.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline text-gray-13 dark:text-gray-e9 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-black [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-63\"><em>The Fire TV Cube offers hands-free voice controls that no competitor can match, but it\u2019s pricey.<\/em><\/figcaption><cite class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline not-italic text-gray-63 dark:text-gray-bd [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray\">Photo by Chris Welch \/ The Verge<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">There\u2019s also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23429259\/amazon-fire-tv-cube-2022-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Fire TV Cube to consider<\/a>. It\u2019s essentially a hybrid streaming device and smart speaker that offers the advantages of both \u2014 and the fastest performance of any Fire TV product. Rather than make you press and hold a button to speak to Alexa like with the Stick 4K Max, the Cube takes a hands-free approach and has beam-forming mics that respond to \u201cAlexa\u201d prompts from across the room just like an Echo speaker would. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">The Fire TV Cube also now features an HDMI input, letting you run a cable box, Blu-ray player, or other content source through it. When you do so, Alexa\u2019s responses will be shown as a visual overlay atop whatever you\u2019re watching, which makes the experience that much nicer. Plus, you can just leave everything set to the same HDMI input for simplicity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">When it comes to their streaming capabilities, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Fire TV Cube are on equal footing, but it\u2019s the hands-free voice element that really sets the Cube apart from the pack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full sm:float-left sm:mr-20 sm:mb-20 sm:w-[300px] sm:min-w-[300px]\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-new-fire-tv-cube-4k-streaming-device\/dp\/B09BZZ3MM7?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"A photo of Amazon\u2019s Fire TV Cube on a TV stand.\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"A photo of Amazon\u2019s Fire TV Cube on a TV stand.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/376x376\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg 376w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/384x384\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg 384w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/415x415\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg 415w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/480x480\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg 480w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/540x540\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg 540w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/640x640\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg 640w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/750x750\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg 750w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/828x828\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg 828w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1080x1080\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1200x1200\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1440x1440\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/1920x1920\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2048x2048\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x2400\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x2400\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24154397\/DSCF0156.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\"><span class=\"my-12 flex basis-1\/5 items-center justify-end pl-8 text-right font-polysans-mono text-18 font-light sm:hidden\">$<!-- -->125<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1 sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0 [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin\">The hybrid Echo and Fire TV is faster than its predecessor with extensive hands-free voice control capabilities, support for Wi-Fi 6E, and excellent performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mt-40 mb-20 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">The best streaming player for gaming<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block w-full md:ml-[-100px] md:w-outdent\">\n<figure class=\"my-9 lg:mx-0\">\n<div class=\"duet--media--content-warning relative\" style=\"padding-top:66.66666666666666%\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"Nvidia\u2019s Shield TV, the best streaming player for home theater experts and gamers, pictured on a table.\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"Nvidia\u2019s Shield TV, the best streaming player for home theater experts and gamers, pictured on a table.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 744px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/376x251\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/19324253\/DSCF4370.jpg 376w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/384x256\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/19324253\/DSCF4370.jpg 384w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/415x277\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/19324253\/DSCF4370.jpg 415w, 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/19324253\/DSCF4370.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/19324253\/DSCF4370.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline text-gray-13 dark:text-gray-e9 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-black [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-63\"><em>Nvidia\u2019s Shield TV is a powerful Android TV streaming box that\u2019s popular with home theater enthusiasts.<\/em><\/figcaption><cite class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline not-italic text-gray-63 dark:text-gray-bd [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray\">Photo by Chris Welch \/ The Verge<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Home theater enthusiasts, gamers, and people who like to tinker with their streaming devices have loyally stuck with Nvidia\u2019s Shield TV and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NVIDIA-Shield-Android-Streaming-Performance\/dp\/B07YP9FBMM\/?tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shield TV Pro<\/a> for a reason. They can serve as excellent players like any of our other picks, but you can also go more advanced and use them for cloud gaming or set up a Plex media library (in the case of the Pro). GeForce Now and Steam Link probably do more to sell gamers on the Shield lineup versus something like Apple Arcade on the Apple TV. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">The Nvidia Shield runs Android TV and hasn\u2019t been upgraded to the same Google TV experience as what\u2019s on the Chromecast, but it\u2019s got a similar interface. Nvidia\u2019s AI-powered upscaling can eke out some extra detail from the shows and movies you stream, and I\u2019d rate the included remote control (with backlit buttons, even) as the most ergonomic of them all.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">But like with the Apple TV, the main hurdle here is the price. The Nvidia Shield TV costs $150, so you\u2019re looking at spending $100 more than devices that offer most of the same core entertainment functionality. You get Ethernet and a very powerful streaming device for the added premium, and you can push the Shield TV farther and make it do more than just about any of its competitors. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full sm:float-left sm:mr-20 sm:mb-20 sm:w-[300px] sm:min-w-[300px]\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=66960X1514734&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1512595-REG%2Fnvidia_945_13430_2500_000_shield_tv_hdr_4k.html&amp;xcust=vergeBestStreamingDevicetoBuy02222021#donotlink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img 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