Chromecast vs roku vs firestick vs miracast tv#
Chromecast with Google TV is close in experience and Roku Streaming Stick 4K also delivers the goods. Those deep in the Apple ecosystem will find that the Apple TV models offer access to features that none of the others offer - but there's a hefty price for that access.Īs we said at the start, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max offers a great experience, we like the user interface and the performance is great. Roku is simpler in terms of user interface, but offers some connectivity features that make it appealing fans of Google Assistant will be drawn to the Chromecast with Google TV, while fans of Alexa will find the Fire TV Stick familiar. The most affordable devices to get you started are the Roku Express or the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite, but they aren't fully featured and for anyone with a big TV, they'll want to step up to the range of mid-range devices on offer. The Apple TV 4K is triple the price of other 4K devices and if you're only interested in streaming, not worth the expense. There are two versions, the Apple TV HD and the Apple TV 4K. At Smart Home News, we have thoroughly examined each of the Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices to determine which you should buy. But there are a lot more features offered by Apple TV, which account for its price. Subtle as they may be, Roku and Amazon Fire TV do have certain differences that may influence your decision, such as their interactivity, simplicity, compatibility, etc. Really expensiveĪpple TV finds itself much more expensive so is the least appealing if it's bang for your buck that you're looking for. These are great devices in the middle of the pack.Ĭhromecast with Google TV is a little more expensive, sitting close to the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max, but there's only a little difference in price here. The best value if you want 4K HDR streaming comes from the Roku Express 4K, before you get to the Fire TV Stick 4K or the Roku Streaming Stick 4K. Those devices above are cheap because they miss out the top streaming resolutions, but both Amazon and Roku again offer devices that introduce 4K. Watch out for sales like Black Friday, where these devices hit seriously low prices - but be aware that they are only 1080p. The Roku Express and the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite both being the top choice when it comes to value for money.
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