Best Streaming Device (Roku vs Apple TV vs Chromecast vs Fire TV)

We break down the most popular streaming devices from Roku, Google, Apple and Amazon.
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00:00 Intro
00:38 Best Overall Streaming Device - Roku Express 4K Plus
01:24 Runner Up Streaming Device - Roku Streaming Stick 4K
02:02 Best For Google Users - Chromecast with Google TV 4K
02:42 Best HD Streaming Device - Chromecast with Google TV HD
03:49 Fastest Streaming Device - Amazon Fire TV 4K Max
04:24 Best Device for Apple Fans - 2022 Apple TV 4K

[treyhorn]

I've tried many different streaming devices, from Fire TV to Google TV - and I always find myself going back to the Apple TV 4K because of how quick and speedy it is. I'd always recommend Roku first and Google second, however.

[hito]

This presenter has a voice fit for anime voice over! Awesome job.

[paulsmith]

I love the Roku mobile app's remote control. Easy Bluetooth headphone use!

[LaplacianFourier]

She looks like a lady in a WWII photo in the French countryside.

[geslisond]

I feel these types of videos always ignore the existence of the Nvidia Shield. Hands down the best, no contest

[damatar]

Roku is great, but I think I prefer Google TV. Our chromecast is so quick and smooth, the UI is nice and allows you to easily find content from the homepage across apps.

[AFiveDayStorm]

I like Roku and Apple TV, I hate the Amazon sticks, but I prefer Google TV by a mile

[AndyKaylieno]

I'm not saying the Roku isn't a fine product, but how much did they pay for this ad?

[AdamAragon]

I would have liked to see some information on the fire TV cube and the Nvidia shield

[clydeosterhout]

With Roku and Fire sticks going on sale for $20 there is no reason to have to decide which one to get. We have both on all three of our TVs! One of the things you didn't mention about the fire stick is the ability to load Android apps onto it, making it a legitimate (if basic) gaming platform. I haven't had any reason to put out the $$$ for Apple TV or a Chromcast, but with Onn 4k players going for $20 I might give one a try.

[TOSStarTrek]

I have my old PC hooked up to the TV as a monitor.

[mockiii]

Roku sucks. You can no longer put different channels on it (like accuradio). The home page comes up blank. You are forced to use the channels that they want you to use.

[Megatron-slus]

What about Nvidia Shield TV? I have shield and it's great. Plenty of apps, however, some apps are exclusive to Roku and Apple. I think Shield TV is the best streaming device.

[andibrema]

Suggesting that HDR isn't worth an extra $10 is absurd. I get it, not everyone notices a huge difference, but if you paid hundreds or thousands for an HDR TV, it's probably also worth that extra fraction of a cent per hour.

[Stonegoal]

If Shield isn't on the list one way or another the whole list is getting disregarded.

[brod]

I disagree with your take on Dolby Vision and HDR10+ which you don't even mention. It is available on the latest Roku Ultra. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ both work off active content. All the others are passive. Passive means a fixed set of HDR variables vs Active which allows for those same variables to be changed on the fly. I can notice the difference easily. Maybe you should check it out.

[dgc]

I have and love the Nvidia shield but I am a true home theater nut not sound bar. I have a built dedicated Home theater PC and 2 Apple tv's a Roku and several firesicks in a box collecting dust. After all Nvidia are the people that build chips for PC video cards. And few have heard of Nvidia shield TV.

[stevenrhodes]

The Apple TV wins hands down for its ease of use, clean user interface, speed and efficiency, privacy, no ads, integration with other Apple products. It’s my most used and loved Apple product.

[HIMMMMMM]

I think Apple TV is best but it’s way to expensive so probaly the fire stick

[MarcoTrillion]

Awesome video, super helpful! Thank you