Best Streaming Devices Updated August 2025

Join the millions that have trusted BuyersGuide.org to help them make smarter buying decisions. Let our independent expert reviews and data-driven shopping recommendations help you find the one that's right for you.

Best Streaming Devices
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated August 2025
Sort by:

10.0

1

10.0

Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest model), Smart display with 2x the bass and clearer sound, Cloud Blue
Sound quality
10K+ bought in past month
10K+ bought in past month

10.0

1
Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest model), Smart display with 2x the bass and clearer sound, Cloud Blue
Sound quality

9.7

2

9.7

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device (newest model) with AI-powered Fire TV Search, supports Wi-Fi 6E, free & live TV w...
Functionality
Ease of setup
Speed
Value for money
Storage capacity
Streaming capability

9.7

2
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device (newest model) with AI-powered Fire TV Search, supports Wi-Fi 6E, free & live TV w...
Functionality
Ease of setup
Speed
Value for money
Storage capacity
Streaming capability

9.6

3

9.6

Roku Ultra - Ultimate Streaming Player - 4K Streaming Device for TV with HDR10+, Dolby Vision & Atmos - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi 6- Re...
Functionality
Ease of use
Speed
Remote control
Streaming quality
Rechargeable remote

9.6

3
Roku Ultra - Ultimate Streaming Player - 4K Streaming Device for TV with HDR10+, Dolby Vision & Atmos - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi 6- Re...
Functionality
Ease of use
Speed
Remote control
Streaming quality
Rechargeable remote

9.3

4

9.3

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD (newest model), free and live TV, Alexa Voice Remote, smart home controls, HD streaming
Works great
Ease of setup
Value for money

9.3

4
Amazon Fire TV Stick HD (newest model), free and live TV, Alexa Voice Remote, smart home controls, HD streaming
Works great
Ease of setup
Value for money

9.1

5

9.1

Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet (newest model) vivid 11” display, all-in-one for streaming, reading, and gaming, 14-hour battery life...
Tablet quality
Screen quality
Speed
Value for money
Ease of use
Screen size

9.1

5
Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet (newest model) vivid 11” display, all-in-one for streaming, reading, and gaming, 14-hour battery life...
Tablet quality
Screen quality
Speed
Value for money
Ease of use
Screen size

8.8

6

8.8

EMEET NOVA 4K Webcam for PC - Ultra 4K HD, PDAF Autofocus, Dual Noise-Cancelling Mics, 73° FOV, Auto Light Correction, USB-A, P...
Image quality
Functionality
Value for money
Ease of setup
Sound quality
Webcam

8.8

6
EMEET NOVA 4K Webcam for PC - Ultra 4K HD, PDAF Autofocus, Dual Noise-Cancelling Mics, 73° FOV, Auto Light Correction, USB-A, P...
Image quality
Functionality
Value for money
Ease of setup
Sound quality
Webcam

8.7

7

8.7

Roku Streaming Stick 4K - HDR & Dolby Vision Roku Streaming Device for TV with Voice Remote & Long-Range Wi-Fi - Free & Live TV...
Functionality
Ease of setup
Value for money
Streaming quality
Speed

8.7

7
Roku Streaming Stick 4K - HDR & Dolby Vision Roku Streaming Device for TV with Voice Remote & Long-Range Wi-Fi - Free & Live TV...
Functionality
Ease of setup
Value for money
Streaming quality
Speed

8.6

8

8.6

Amazon Fire TV Cube (newest model) with AI-powered Fire TV Search, Hands-free streaming device with Alexa, Wi-Fi 6E, 4K Ultra H...
Works great
Speed
Ease of setup
Picture quality
Streaming capability

8.6

8
Amazon Fire TV Cube (newest model) with AI-powered Fire TV Search, Hands-free streaming device with Alexa, Wi-Fi 6E, 4K Ultra H...
Works great
Speed
Ease of setup
Picture quality
Streaming capability

8.5

9

8.5

NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro Streaming Media Player; 4K HDR movies, live sports, Dolby Vision-Atmos, AI-enhanced upscaling, GeF...
Works well
Streaming device
Speed
Ease of use
Picture quality

8.5

9
NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro Streaming Media Player; 4K HDR movies, live sports, Dolby Vision-Atmos, AI-enhanced upscaling, GeF...
Works well
Streaming device
Speed
Ease of use
Picture quality

8.3

10

8.3

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar (newest model), 2.0 speaker with DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Audio, Bluetooth connectivity
Sound quality
Functionality
Ease of setup
Value for money
Size

8.3

10
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar (newest model), 2.0 speaker with DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Audio, Bluetooth connectivity
Sound quality
Functionality
Ease of setup
Value for money
Size

Our Top Choice

10.0

1

10.0

Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest model), Smart display with 2x the bass and clearer sound, Cloud Blue
Sound quality
10K+ bought in past month
10K+ bought in past month

10.0

1
Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest model), Smart display with 2x the bass and clearer sound, Cloud Blue
Sound quality