Media Streaming Device Reviews and Lab Tests (2024)

Who needs cable? Check out the best media streaming devices we've tested for watching shows, movies, and more on your TV.

Amazon's low-cost Fire TV Stick HD is the best 1080p media hub, thanks to its capable software platform and competent hardware.

The Amazon Fire TV Cube remains one of the most capable media streamers on the market thanks to its hands-free Alexa voice control, and the third-generation model adds Wi-Fi 6E and HDMI pass-through.

The second-generation Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K adds Wi-Fi 6 to one of the best media streaming devices at the same affordable price as the previous model.

The second-generation Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max one-ups the standard model with Wi-Fi 6E support, though you'll only notice its speed and reliability improvements with a compatible router.

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$18 will get you a new Fire TV Stick. So will $22 for the 4K model and $33 for the 4K Max version. At the very least, you're saving 45% off! So let's go plug and play!

Proton VPN offers 8,500 servers across 112 countries at launch, letting you stream content on Apple TV in private.

The 2024 version of the Roku Ultra is faster and performs better than the previous model, while offering access to the same robust content-focused platform.

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The Google TV Streamer adds an Ethernet port and support for Matter and Threads, but it doesn't do much the Chromecast can't do for half the price.

Streaming devices bring new meaning to the phrase 'plug and play,' but on Prime Big Deal Days, it's time to plug and pay...a whole lot less money to update your home entertainment center.

Inundated with sports notifications on Apple TV? Tweak these settings to curb the interruptions.

Your Roku has a handful of hidden features you can't find on the Home screen. Here's how to access them with a few remote clicks.

Whether you've had the same Roku for years or just nabbed a new model, there's more to know about these media streaming devices than meets the eye.

Google might have discontinued the Chromecast but if you have one, you can still get the most out of it.

Ditch the frustration of wires and stream Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu on lunch breaks and road trips.

The $99 device swaps the hanging dongle for a set-top box and adds Gemini AI, but it lacks the most up-to-date Wi-Fi standard and leaves Google without a budget streamer.

Google may also drop the Chromecast branding and call its device the Google TV Streamer.

Streaming devices from the likes of Amazon and Roku bring new meaning to the phrase 'plug and play,' and these streamers are still available at their Prime Day prices. Grab them while you can.