Best Streaming Sticks Updated July 2025

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Best Streaming Sticks
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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10.0

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10.0

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device (newest model) with AI-powered Fire TV Search, supports Wi-Fi 6E, free & live TV w...
Streams: Free, live, premium TV, & video games
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote
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Picked by 174 people today!
Picked by 174 people today!

10.0

1
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device (newest model) with AI-powered Fire TV Search, supports Wi-Fi 6E, free & live TV w...
Streams: Free, live, premium TV, & video games
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote

9.7

2

9.7

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD (newest model), free and live TV, Alexa Voice Remote, smart home controls, HD streaming
Streams: Free, live, and premium TV
Output Resolution: 1080p
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Audio
Controls: Voice remote
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9.7

2
Amazon Fire TV Stick HD (newest model), free and live TV, Alexa Voice Remote, smart home controls, HD streaming
Streams: Free, live, and premium TV
Output Resolution: 1080p
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Audio
Controls: Voice remote

9.2

3

9.2

Roku Streaming Stick 4K - HDR & Dolby Vision Roku Streaming Device for TV with Voice Remote & Long-Range Wi-Fi - Free & Live TV...
Streams: Multiple streaming apps
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: DTS Digital Surround
Controls: Voice remote

9.2

3
Roku Streaming Stick 4K - HDR & Dolby Vision Roku Streaming Device for TV with Voice Remote & Long-Range Wi-Fi - Free & Live TV...
Streams: Multiple streaming apps
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: DTS Digital Surround
Controls: Voice remote

9.1

4

9.1

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (newest model) with AI-powered Fire TV Search, Wi-Fi 6, stream over 1.5 million movies and shows, free ...
Streams: Fire TV channels, streaming aps, video games
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote, Amazon Alexa

9.1

4
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (newest model) with AI-powered Fire TV Search, Wi-Fi 6, stream over 1.5 million movies and shows, free ...
Streams: Fire TV channels, streaming aps, video games
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote, Amazon Alexa

9.0

5

9.0

Roku Streambar SE | 2-in-1 TV Soundbar with Built-in 4K/HD/HDR Streaming, Premium Speakers, & Enhanced Speech Clarity for Crisp...
Streams: Free, live, and premium TV
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR
Sound Type: 2 premium speakers
Controls: Remote

9.0

5
Roku Streambar SE | 2-in-1 TV Soundbar with Built-in 4K/HD/HDR Streaming, Premium Speakers, & Enhanced Speech Clarity for Crisp...
Streams: Free, live, and premium TV
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR
Sound Type: 2 premium speakers
Controls: Remote

8.8

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8.8

Roku Ultra - Ultimate Streaming Player - 4K Streaming Device for TV with HDR10+, Dolby Vision & Atmos - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi 6- Re...
Streams: Free, live, and premium TV
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote

8.8

6
Roku Ultra - Ultimate Streaming Player - 4K Streaming Device for TV with HDR10+, Dolby Vision & Atmos - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi 6- Re...
Streams: Free, live, and premium TV
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote

8.7

7

8.7

NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro Streaming Media Player; 4K HDR movies, live sports, Dolby Vision-Atmos, AI-enhanced upscaling, GeF...
Streams: Multiple apps & cloud gaming
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote, Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa
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8.7

7
NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro Streaming Media Player; 4K HDR movies, live sports, Dolby Vision-Atmos, AI-enhanced upscaling, GeF...
Streams: Multiple apps & cloud gaming
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote, Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa

8.5

8

8.5

Roku Ultra LT (2023) HD/4K/HDR Dolby Vision Quad-Core Streaming Player with HDMI Cable, Headphones, Voice Remote w/ Private Lis...
Streams: Free TV, live news, sports, movies, music, & more
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote
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8.5

8
Roku Ultra LT (2023) HD/4K/HDR Dolby Vision Quad-Core Streaming Player with HDMI Cable, Headphones, Voice Remote w/ Private Lis...
Streams: Free TV, live news, sports, movies, music, & more
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote

8.3

9

8.3

Roku Ultra | The Ultimate Streaming Device 4K/HDR/D. Vision/Atmos, Rechargeable Roku Voice Remote Pro, and More | Free & Live T...
Streams: Multiple streaming apps
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote; Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa,& Apple HomeKit

8.3

9
Roku Ultra | The Ultimate Streaming Device 4K/HDR/D. Vision/Atmos, Rechargeable Roku Voice Remote Pro, and More | Free & Live T...
Streams: Multiple streaming apps
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote; Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa,& Apple HomeKit

8.2

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8.2

NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Streaming Media Player; 4K HDR, live sports, Dolby Vision-Atmos, AI-enhanced upscaling, GeForce NOW cl...
Streams: Multiple streaming apps
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote, Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa
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8.2

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NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Streaming Media Player; 4K HDR, live sports, Dolby Vision-Atmos, AI-enhanced upscaling, GeForce NOW cl...
Streams: Multiple streaming apps
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote, Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa
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Our Top Choice

10.0

1

10.0

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device (newest model) with AI-powered Fire TV Search, supports Wi-Fi 6E, free & live TV w...
Streams: Free, live, premium TV, & video games
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote
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Picked by 174 people today!
Picked by 174 people today!

10.0

1
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device (newest model) with AI-powered Fire TV Search, supports Wi-Fi 6E, free & live TV w...
Streams: Free, live, premium TV, & video games
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote

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Output Resolution
Best Streaming Stick
1. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
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2. Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
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Best Value
3. Roku Streaming Stick 4K Streaming Stick
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at Amazon
Popular
4. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device
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at Amazon
5. Roku Streambar SE Soundbar
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at Amazon
6. Roku Ultra Streaming Player (2024)
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at Amazon
Premium Pick
7. Nvidia Shield Android TV Pro Streaming Media Player
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at Amazon
8. Roku Ultra LT (2023) Streaming Player
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at Amazon
9. Roku Ultra (2022) Streaming Device (Renewed)
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10. Nvidia Shield TV Streaming Media Player
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at Amazon
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Streams
Free, live, premium TV, & video games Free, live, and premium TV Multiple streaming apps Fire TV channels, streaming aps, video games Free, live, and premium TV Free, live, and premium TV Multiple apps & cloud gaming Free TV, live news, sports, movies, music, & more Multiple streaming apps Multiple streaming apps
Streams
Free, live, premium TV, & video games Free, live, and premium TV Multiple streaming apps Fire TV channels, streaming aps, video games Free, live, and premium TV Free, live, and premium TV Multiple apps & cloud gaming Free TV, live news, sports, movies, music, & more Multiple streaming apps Multiple streaming apps
Output Resolution
4K 1080p 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K
Output Resolution
4K 1080p 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K
HDR Type
HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR10, HDR10+, HLG HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR HDR10+, Dolby Vision Dolby Vision HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG Dolby Vision
HDR Type
HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR10, HDR10+, HLG HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR HDR10+, Dolby Vision Dolby Vision HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG Dolby Vision
Sound Type
Dolby Atmos Dolby Audio DTS Digital Surround Dolby Atmos 2 premium speakers Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Sound Type
Dolby Atmos Dolby Audio DTS Digital Surround Dolby Atmos 2 premium speakers Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Controls
Voice remote Voice remote Voice remote Voice remote, Amazon Alexa Remote Voice remote Voice remote, Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa Voice remote Voice remote; Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa,& Apple HomeKit Voice remote, Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa
Controls
Voice remote Voice remote Voice remote Voice remote, Amazon Alexa Remote Voice remote Voice remote, Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa Voice remote Voice remote; Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa,& Apple HomeKit Voice remote, Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa