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We also really like the new Chromecast with Google TV - and we're finally seeing a performance improvement on the device (a cheaper Chromecast that maxes out at 1080p may be coming soon). Check out our Fire TV Stick Lite vs Fire TV Stick face-off to see how its more-affordable models stack up.

Oh, and you can rearrange the heck out of the Roku home screen, putting all of apps in your order of preference, while the Fire TV just lets you control that top row and makes you go to another screen for the rest. Trust me, as someone who uses at least one device from every streaming platform, if you can limit yourself to just one device, your entertainment cabinet or counter will look a lot nicer (and they can all stream the best Netflix shows - as well as the best Seinfeld episodes). That said, we've recently found a fix to the Roku bug that hides apps and the one Roku setting to turn off right now. All of the best streaming services are in the Roku Channel Store, meaning you'll probably never say "my favorite show isn't on here!" And it's finally got Dolby Vision, which it was missing when it was just the Streaming Stick Plus. The first is that Roku is the best platform when it comes to streaming media. We love the Roku Streaming Stick 4K, and recommend it as the best streaming device to friends and colleagues, for two simple reasons. Here's everything you need to know about the best streaming devices. Using all of these devices often shows us the benefits of spending more on your streaming device, as the cheaper Fire TV devices control your whole home screen experience, while the Apple TV has no ads and more customization. Small touches keep the Roku Ultra (2020) on our list, such as its incrementally faster performance, and smoother streaming on Wi-Fi in larger houses (when it's not near the router). Not only do we spend hours and hours watching shows and movies from the top streaming services on these devices, but we compare them against those with similar prices, to help you figure out which is best for your budget. Some of us at Tom's Guide own multiple entries from this list of the best streaming devices, to see how they evolve over time.

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And while we used to have the Xbox One S on this list, Microsoft has stopped manufacturing that console, so we've swapped it out for the excellent Xbox Series S. The former's speed improvements make it the first Fire TV Stick we've put on this list, and the latter finally delivered a good remote. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is first Fire Stick we've put on this list in a while, and the Apple TV 4K impressed in spite of its price. One of our editors just upgraded it with the Roku Voice Remote Pro, which he says is a must-have. It's our top pick for many reasons, and Roku's streamlined app-first OS is one of them. Our current pick for very best streaming device overall is the Roku Streaming Stick 4K which adds faster performance and Dolby Vision on top of its predecessor.
