Which streamer should you buy? – AppleTV 4 Jailbreak (appletv4jailbreak.com)

So you need a new device to connect to your TV and stream video, but you’re not sure which one? We’ve got you covered. This guide will help you find the best streaming device that connects to your TV and streams video — something you’ll likely use every day for multiple hours at a time to watch movies and TV. We’ve reviewed every major smart TV system and all the major streaming media devices on the market today, including Amazon, Roku, Chromecast, and Apple TV. With the exception of smart TVs that actually run Amazon’s or Roku’s streaming app software, TV streaming devices have more apps, simpler remotes, better search and more frequent updates than the smarts built into your set.

If you’re looking for the best streaming device to go with that new 4K HDR TV, or if your current media streaming device is getting long in the tooth, chances are you’ll be more than happy with one of these.

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Roku is our favorite streaming system, with the most streaming app options, the simplest interface, the best search and a content-agnostic platform that doesn’t push any one media streaming provider, like Amazon Prime Video or iTunes, over another. The Plus is one of the cheapest streaming TV options with 4K HDR, and even if your current TV doesn’t support those formats, your next one probably will. Its accent on practical features, like a remote control that can control your TV’s volume and power, seals the deal. Read our Roku Streaming Stick Plus review.

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The perfect foil to the Roku Streaming Stick Plus, the Apple TV costs over $100 more but is the better choice for people who can appreciate its advantages. Those include compatibility with Dolby Vision HDR, flexible upconversion, superior voice command features, a better remote control and a smoother, slicker user interface. The Apple TV 4K is so good for media streaming, this Apple device even makes sense if you’re not an “Apple person.” Read our Apple TV 4K review.

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Sure, it’s an expensive media streamer at $150 — and that’s before adding a game controller — but if you want a Jack-of-all-trades video media player, the Shield is it. In addition to a streaming media player in 4K and HDR, it offers a robust library of games, both console-level and Android, Steam Link, built-in Google Assistant complete with smart home control, NAS access, Plex server capability, HDHomeRun integration and much more. Read our Nvidia Shield TV review….

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