Top 5 Streaming Sticks
on Amazon
Turn any TV into a smart TV in minutes. We compared the 5 best streaming sticks and boxes on Amazon, from $30 HD sticks to a home-theater box.
- Owner reviews checked
- Features side by side
- Quick & easy compare
- Smarter purchase
Compare them side by side
Everything that matters, in one table. Swipe to see all 5.
| Product | Best Overall Fire TV Stick 4K Plus 4K streaming stick |  Easiest to Use Roku Streaming Stick 4K 4K streaming stick |  Best Premium Roku Roku Ultra 4K streaming box |  Best for Home Theater NVIDIA Shield TV Pro Android TV box |  Best Budget Fire TV Stick HD HD streaming stick |
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| BeastScore | 91 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 89 / 100 | 87 / 100 | 83 / 100 |
| Best for | Prime and Alexa households | Simple, ad-light menus | Main living-room TV | Plex, gaming and power users | Older 1080p TVs and bedrooms |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K + AI upscaling | 1080p HD |
| HDR | See listing | Dolby Vision + HDR10+ | Dolby Vision + HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | See listing |
| Standout | Wi-Fi 6 + Alexa+ voice search | Long-range Wi-Fi | Rechargeable backlit remote | Dolby Atmos, 2 USB ports | Powered by the TV (USB-C) |
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All 5 compared, in one look
See every pick on one chart, or tap one to put it head to head with Fire TV Stick 4K Plus. Bigger shape = better.
- PictureNVIDIA Shield TV Pro · 9.6
- SpeedRoku Ultra · 9.4
- AppsTie
- RemoteRoku Ultra · 9.6
- Easy setupTie
- ValueFire TV Stick HD · 9.6
Fire TV Stick 4K Plus
Fast 4K streaming, Wi-Fi 6 and great voice search for a low price.
- 4K + Wi-Fi 6
- Alexa+ search
- Cloud gaming
Quick tips before you buy
Only buy 4K if your TV is 4K. HD sticks are fine for 1080p TVs.
Pick a stick with long-range Wi-Fi or a box with an Ethernet port.
Fire TV works best with Alexa; Roku is the most neutral.
Look for Dolby Atmos support for the best sound.
Quick answers
Fire TV Stick or Roku?+
Both have every major app. Fire TV has better voice search and Alexa; Roku has a simpler menu and lots of free channels.
Do I need a 4K stick?+
Only if your TV is 4K. On a 1080p TV, the cheaper HD stick looks the same.
Do streaming sticks have monthly fees?+
No. You only pay for the services you subscribe to, like Netflix. Many free channels are included.