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Roku Express, easy High Definition Streaming Media Player, about $30

Pros: Affordable, can be controlled with a smartphone or enabled remote cons: Unable to record content, only supports up to 1080p HD image quality Who does it work best: This is the best version “if you want it in the bedroom or somewhere else for an older non-4K TV, or you want to save $ 9 from a premiere player, “see below,” says Chris Heinonen, senior staff writer and technical expert at Wirecutter, a product review site owned by the New York Times.

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Roku Premiere HD/4K / HDR streaming media player, about $ 39

This Roku offers all the perks of Roku Express, but also offers content in 4K. Users love this device too, giving it 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon with over 2,200 customer reviews. Learn more about the Roku premiere here. “If you had to choose one device, Roku is your best choice because they have more apps and channels than any other device,” says Tom Samiljan, technical contributor to men’s magazine.

Pros: 4K image quality, ease of streaming from multiple services Cons: “The biggest downside is that the home page has an ad that you can’t remove, the interface isn’t as flashy as others, and it doesn’t make games like some Android or Apple TV devices can,” says Heinonan. For whom it works best: Anyone who wants a simple platform with access to multiple streaming services.

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Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice remote, about $ 50

The Amazon Fire TV Stick’s biggest selling points are that it has more storage for apps and games than any other streaming media stick and it is voice controlled so you can ask Alexa to change the show you’re watching. Plus, Amazon Prime members get unlimited access to thousands of movies and TV episodes and ad-free listening to songs with Prime Music. Consumer Reports gives the Fire TV Stick a thumbs-up, with an overall score of 81 out of 100, and it has garnered 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon with more than 30,000 customer reviews. Additionally, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos audio bring Prime Video shows to life with improved clarity and sound. “Dolby Vision is a special video processing that provides richer colors and more realistic, warmer tones. Content optimized for Dolby Vision features blacks and contrasts that are more defined and overall better picture quality,” says Samiljan. Read more about the Fire TV Stick here.

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Apple TV 4K (64 GB), about $199

Pros: Easy to use interface, ITunes purchases automatically upgrade to 4K when available Cons: more expensive than other devices, doesn’t come with hdMI cable, isn’t compatible with Spotify or Pandora Who does it work best: Die-hard Apple fans

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Google Chromecast Ultra, about $ 69

Pros: Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac or Windows laptops and Chromebooks Cons: No remote control Who does it work best: Tech-savvy crowds who are comfortable using a separate device to control the TV