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Why? Because the Apple TV's remote is a touch-surface too sensitive, and they're used to the Roku's simplicity. It's not a cheap gift, and it's the fastest streaming device, but I ultimately settled against it. I recently debated giving my parents an Apple TV 4K for the holidays. You should buy a Roku if you like to keep it simple Produtos como o Google Chromecast e o Amazon FireTVStick se popularizaram muito nos últimos anos, mas além desses modelos há outros concorrentes que chamam.

I've also updated this piece per new testing on Netflix load times. All in a compact and easy to digest manner, so you can get back to streaming.
#Google chromecast vs roku vs apple tv vs amazon fire plus#
I'm also throwing in our recommendations for each platform, and all of the top Black Friday deals on those streaming devices. 8 min read 70 at Roku Roku Express 4K Plus Best streaming device overall 70 at Roku 50 at Roku Roku Streaming Stick 4K Second-place runner-up 50 at Roku 50 at Walmart Chromecast. Apple TV offers a limited number of entertainment channels (around 30, but promising more) as compared to Roku, but most of the major online streaming services do work on Apple TV, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, and HBO Go. Unlike the Apple TV 4K, the Rokus home screen can get a bit too advertiser friendly, as happened with a homescreen takeover.
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And I stay aware of the updates with a closet full of all the recently released models.īelow, you'll find not only my advice on which streaming devices are right for which users, but - wait - that's not it. The big drawback to the Roku Ultra is plain to see right away.

In that time I've gotten a good sense of how these devices differ, and who's right for what. Roku TV with its affordable pricing, coupled with superior viewing clarity and a higher channel account will soon over take Apple TV and establish itself as a. I've tested (and often reviewed) every single streaming device that's come across Tom's Guide over the last few years. So, I figured this was a good opportunity to leverage my expertise. Some out there may still be trying to figure out which platform is best for their streaming. There are streaming device Black Friday deals on Rokus, Fire TV Sticks, Chromecasts and even the Apple TV 4K, but that's only half of the process.
