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
#18
Resolution & HDR
4K + Dolby Vision (no Atmos or HDR10+)
4K, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Atmos
UI Speed
Snappy navigation, quick app launch
Fast, quad-core processor
Remote
Voice + TV power/volume control
Voice + TV controls, backlit
App Support
Thousands of apps, minimal lock-in
Good breadth, Google/YouTube focus
Ads & Privacy
Light home-screen promotion, standard tracking
Light Google content ads on home
Value
Excellent 4K capability per dollar
Premium pricing for a box
Verdict
Best-value 4K streaming stick
Premium 4K streamer for Google ecosystem lovers
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