Best Streaming Devices Buying Guide: Welcome to Technika’s round-up of the top Streaming Devices you can buy in 2018. This buying guide is the result of many days of research, reading thousands of user reviews, crowdsourced opinions and owner ratings, our personal experience, and more. See our top picks from brands like Apple, Amazon, Roku and NVIDIA.
Our Top Recommendations
Google Chromecast Ultra 4K ($69.99) at Best Buy
Apple TV 4K ($179.99) at Best Buy
Amazon Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD and Alexa Voice Remote
- Experience true-to-life picture quality in 4K Ultra HD and HDR.
- Now supports Dolby Atmos audio-feel scenes come to life in three dimensions.
- Access 500,000+ movies and TV episodes from popular channels and apps including Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO, SHOWTIME, NBC, and more.
- Do more with Alexa-find and control content, play music, check movie showtimes, order a pizza, and more. Just press and ask using your Alexa Voice Remote (1st Gen) or pair an Echo device for hands-free control.
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Roku 4 HD and 4K UHD Streaming Media Player with Enhanced Remote
- 2,500+ streaming channels. Choose from the biggest selection of streaming entertainment, including movies, TV shows, music, sports, news, international, kids programming and more
- Captivating clarity. Brilliant picture quality for 4K Ultra HD TVs, with 4X the resolution of full HD and the next generation of streaming technology
- Advanced up-scaling of 720p for HD TVs and 1080p HD streams to brilliant 4K Ultra HD on 4K TVs
- Voice search. Just say what you're looking for into the enhanced remote and get fast and comprehensive search results by title, actor, or director. The Roku Feed. Follow your favorite entertainment and always know where it's ready to stream and at what price
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Roku Premiere HD and 4K Streaming Media Player
- Perfect for HD and 4K Ultra HD TVs, features fast quad-core processor and 802.11ac dual-band wireless
- 4K Ultra HD with four times the resolution of 1080p HD, delivers crisp detail and brilliant, life-like images
- Easy access to 450,000+ movies and TV episodes across 4,500+ paid or free channels, including Netflix, Video, Hulu, and PBS KIDS
- Unbiased search across top channels. Find where it's free or cheapest to watch
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Roku Premiere+ HD and 4K UHD Streaming Media Player with HDR
- Perfect for HD and 4K Ultra HD TVs, features fast quad-core processor and 802.11ac dual-band wireless
- 4K Ultra HD at 60fps with four times the resolution of 1080p HD, delivering crisp detail and brilliant, life-like images
- Vibrant HDR displaying an incredible range of colors, brighter whites, and deeper blacks
- Enhanced point anywhere remote with headphones for private listening
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NVIDIA SHIELD TV 4K HDR Streaming Media Player with Remote and Game Controller
- World Class Performance - Blazing fast and versatile enough to be a streamer, game console, media server, and smart home hub. Fully customizable, SHIELD continues to evolve and get smarter with new features.
- 4K HDR Home Theater - Enjoy the ultimate visual experience with 4K HDR quality, immersive sound with Dolby Atmos and DTS-X surround sound pass-through, and the most 4K entertainment.
- GeForce Now Beta Access - Transform your SHIELD TV into a powerful GeForce-powered PC gaming rig. Play hundreds of supported titles like Fortnite and access features like cloud saves and cross-play.
- Limitless Content - Apps for all the movies, TV shows, games, and music you dream of. Cord cutting apps. Chromecast apps. View Google photos and search for entertainment with simple voice commands.
Prices and product information last updated on 2018-12-11 · Product information and images source: Amazon Product Advertising API · Technika participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may receive commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.