Spec-by-spec
Head to head
Contenders from Streaming Media Players, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.
Price
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#5
Resolution & HDR
4K + Dolby Vision (no Atmos or HDR10+)
1080p + HDR10 only
UI Speed
Snappy navigation, quick app launch
Adequate for 1080p
Remote
Voice + TV power/volume control
Voice + TV controls
App Support
Thousands of apps, minimal lock-in
500K+ apps, fully open
Ads & Privacy
Light home-screen promotion, standard tracking
Minimal ads, clean home
Value
Excellent 4K capability per dollar
Best-in-class per dollar
Verdict
Best-value 4K streaming stick
Best-value entry-level streaming stick
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