Best streamer in 2021: Roku, Apple TV 4K, Fire Stick, Chromecast with Google TV and more compared
By CNET
Second-best streamer overall
"Chromecast with Google TV"
Apple TV 4K
"Best for Apple fans"
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite
"Best budget streamer"
Roku Ultra
"Best for convenience, wired streaming"
Roku Express
"Second-best budget streamer"
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
"Best for 4K streamer for Amazon fans"
Roku Streambar
"Best soundbar-streaming combo"
Nvidia Shield TV
"Best for gamers"
Best streamer overall
"Roku Streaming Stick Plus"
Best high-end streamer
"Apple TV 4K"
Best budget streamer
"Roku Express"
Google Chromecast
"Best for Android and Google Assistant users"