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Fire TV Sticks, Roku, Chromecast and Apple TV compared on apps, 4K support and value.

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Best Streaming Devices in the UK (2026)

Streaming sticks and boxes chosen for speed, app support, remotes and 4K HDR.

Top pickApple TV 4K (3rd generation)

  1. Best overallApple TV 4K (3rd generation)
  2. Easiest to useRoku Streaming Stick 4K
  3. Best budgetAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)
  4. Best for Google HomeGoogle TV Streamer

4 picks · Updated 7. Oct 2026

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Reviews

ReviewStreaming Devices

Apple TV 4K Review (2026): Buy or Skip?

Is the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) worth buying? Our verdict, who it suits, who should skip it and the…

VerdictBuy £109–£139

Updated 7. Oct 2026

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Streaming Devices we have researched

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Amazon · Streaming Devices

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)

Buy it if You want a fast 4K stick for under £60 and use Alexa at home.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Budget 4K and Alexa homes
Typical price
£39–£49

Pros

  • Low price
  • Wi-Fi 6E

Cons

  • Ad-heavy interface

Apple · Streaming Devices

Apple TV 4K (3rd generation)

Buy it if You want the fastest, cleanest streaming box with no ads on the home screen, especially if you use an iPhone.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Fastest, cleanest experience
Typical price
£109–£139

Pros

  • Very fast A15 Bionic chip
  • No ads on the home screen

Cons

  • Pricier than sticks

Roku · Streaming Devices

Roku Streaming Stick 4K

Buy it if You want the simplest 4K stick with BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4, Netflix and the rest in one neutral menu.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Simple 4K streaming
Typical price
£39–£49

Pros

  • Simple, neutral home screen
  • Dolby Vision and HDR10+

Cons

  • No Ethernet port

Google · Streaming Devices

Google TV Streamer

Buy it if You use Google Home and want a streamer that doubles as a Matter and Thread hub.

Verdict
Consider
Best for
Android and Google Home users
Typical price
£69–£89

Pros

  • Great content recommendations
  • Thread border router and Matter hub

Cons

  • Interface can feel sluggish at times

Amazon · Streaming Devices

Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen)

Buy it if You want hands-free Alexa voice control of your TV and cable box from across the room.

Verdict
Skip
Best for
Hands-free Alexa streaming
Typical price
£89–£129

Pros

  • Hands-free Alexa
  • HDMI input and Ethernet

Cons

  • Costs much more than the 4K Max stick

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Everything in Streaming Devices

ReviewStreaming Devices

Apple TV 4K Review (2026): Buy or Skip?

Is the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) worth buying? Our verdict, who it suits, who should skip it and the…

VerdictBuy £109–£139

Updated 7. Oct 2026

Best ListStreaming Devices

Best Streaming Devices in the UK (2026)

Streaming sticks and boxes chosen for speed, app support, remotes and 4K HDR.

Top pickApple TV 4K (3rd generation)

4 picks · Updated 7. Oct 2026