Best TV Sticks Updated April 2025

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Best TV Sticks
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated April 2025
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10.0

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10.0

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device (newest model) supports Wi-Fi 6E, free & live TV without cable or satellite
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 3110 people this week!
Picked by 3110 people this week!

10.0

1
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device (newest model) supports Wi-Fi 6E, free & live TV without cable or satellite
Streams: Free, live, premium TV, & video games
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote

9.6

2

9.6

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

9.6

2
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

3

9.1

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

9.1

3
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

9.0

4

9.0

Roku Ultra 2024 - Ultimate Streaming Player - 4K Streaming Device for TV with HDR10+, Dolby Vision & Atmos - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi ...
Streams: Free, live, and premium TV
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote
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9.0

4
Roku Ultra 2024 - Ultimate Streaming Player - 4K Streaming Device for TV with HDR10+, Dolby Vision & Atmos - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi ...
Streams: Free, live, and premium TV
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote

8.9

5

8.9

Roku Streaming Stick 4K | Portable Roku Streaming Device 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision with Voice Remote, Free & Live TV
Streams: Multiple streaming apps
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: DTS Digital Surround
Controls: Voice remote

8.9

5
Roku Streaming Stick 4K | Portable Roku Streaming Device 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision with Voice Remote, Free & Live TV
Streams: Multiple streaming apps
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: DTS Digital Surround
Controls: Voice remote

8.8

6

8.8

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

6
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

8.6

7

8.6

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with USB Power Cable (eliminates the need for AC adapter)
Streams: 1.5 million+ movies, TV shows, music, & games, free & live TV
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote

8.6

7
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with USB Power Cable (eliminates the need for AC adapter)
Streams: 1.5 million+ movies, TV shows, music, & games, free & live TV
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote

8.4

8

8.4

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick, 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM 1080P HDR, Quad Core 64 Bit Android 9.0 - Direct Replacement of Mi TV Box S
Streams: Multiple streaming apps
Output Resolution: 1080p
HDR Type: N/A
Sound Type: N/A
Controls: Voice remote, Google Assistant
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8.4

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Xiaomi Mi TV Stick, 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM 1080P HDR, Quad Core 64 Bit Android 9.0 - Direct Replacement of Mi TV Box S
Streams: Multiple streaming apps
Output Resolution: 1080p
HDR Type: N/A
Sound Type: N/A
Controls: Voice remote, Google Assistant
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8.3

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8.3

Roku Express 4K+ 2021 Streaming Media Player HD/4K/HDR (Renewed)
Streams: Multiple streaming apps
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote
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8.3

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Roku Express 4K+ 2021 Streaming Media Player HD/4K/HDR (Renewed)
Streams: Multiple streaming apps
Output Resolution: 4K
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Controls: Voice remote
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8.2

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8.2

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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8.2

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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

Our Top Choice

10.0

1

10.0

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device (newest model) supports Wi-Fi 6E, free & live TV without cable or satellite
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 3110 people this week!
Picked by 3110 people this week!

10.0

1
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device (newest model) supports Wi-Fi 6E, free & live TV without cable or satellite
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 TV Stick
1. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
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2. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device
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Best Value
3. Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
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4. Roku Ultra Streaming Player (2024)
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5. Roku Streaming Stick 4K Streaming Stick
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6. Roku Streambar SE Soundbar
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7. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
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8. Xiaomi Mi TV Streaming Stick
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9. Roku Express 4K+ (2021) Streaming Player (Renewed)
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Premium Pick
10. Nvidia Shield Android TV Pro Streaming Media Player
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Streams
Free, live, premium TV, & video games Fire TV channels, streaming aps, video games Free, live, and premium TV Free, live, and premium TV Multiple streaming apps Free, live, and premium TV 1.5 million+ movies, TV shows, music, & games, free & live TV Multiple streaming apps Multiple streaming apps Multiple apps & cloud gaming
Streams
Free, live, premium TV, & video games Fire TV channels, streaming aps, video games Free, live, and premium TV Free, live, and premium TV Multiple streaming apps Free, live, and premium TV 1.5 million+ movies, TV shows, music, & games, free & live TV Multiple streaming apps Multiple streaming apps Multiple apps & cloud gaming
Output Resolution
4K 4K 1080p 4K 4K 4K 4K 1080p 4K 4K
Output Resolution
4K 4K 1080p 4K 4K 4K 4K 1080p 4K 4K
HDR Type
HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR10, HDR10+, HLG HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR HDR10+, Dolby Vision N/A HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Dolby Vision
HDR Type
HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR10, HDR10+, HLG HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR HDR10+, Dolby Vision N/A HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Dolby Vision
Sound Type
Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos DTS Digital Surround 2 premium speakers Dolby Atmos N/A Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Sound Type
Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos DTS Digital Surround 2 premium speakers Dolby Atmos N/A Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Controls
Voice remote Voice remote, Amazon Alexa Voice remote Voice remote Voice remote Remote Voice remote Voice remote, Google Assistant Voice remote Voice remote, Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa
Controls
Voice remote Voice remote, Amazon Alexa Voice remote Voice remote Voice remote Remote Voice remote Voice remote, Google Assistant Voice remote Voice remote, Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa