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
#44
Resolution & HDR
4K + Dolby Vision (no Atmos or HDR10+)
4K + Dolby Vision + HDR10+ + Dolby Atmos
UI Speed
Snappy navigation, quick app launch
6nm quad-core, dual-band Wi-Fi 6
Remote
Voice + TV power/volume control
Bluetooth voice remote, Google Assistant
App Support
Thousands of apps, minimal lock-in
Google TV, broad app library
Ads & Privacy
Light home-screen promotion, standard tracking
Google TV with light ads, standard tracking
Value
Excellent 4K capability per dollar
4K capability at mid-tier price
Verdict
Best-value 4K streaming stick
Solid value 4K streamer, light on reviews
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