Top 10 Streaming Devices in 2027
The Google TV Streamer is the best streaming device, with 32 GB of storage, 4 GB of memory, up to 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and a built-in Ethernet port for $149.99. The best value is the Roku Streaming Stick 4K at $79.99, with Dolby Vision and long-range Wi-Fi.
At a glance
| # | Pick | List price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google TV Streamer | $149.99 at the Google Store | A full-featured Google TV box with room for apps and a smart home hub |
| 2 | Apple TV 4K (4th generation) | $299.00 at the Apple Store, pre-order, available starting 11.13 | An iPhone household that wants the newest Apple chip and Siri AI |
| 3 | NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro | $299.99, up from $199 in October 2026 | A home-theater box with USB storage and AI upscaling |
| 4 | Roku Ultra | $99.99 at Roku, a limited-time price against a regular $149.99 | The Roku fan who wants Ethernet and a rechargeable remote |
| 5 | Roku Streaming Stick 4K | $79.99 at Roku | A TV far from the router that needs a stick |
| 6 | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) | Not listed on Amazon’s spec page | An Alexa household that wants Wi-Fi 6E in a stick |
| 7 | Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) | Not published | A Google TV box with Dolby Vision and DTS:X |
| 8 | Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) | Not published | A Google TV stick for a second TV or a monitor |
| 9 | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen) | $59.99 | A thin 4K stick that a TV USB port can power |
| 10 | onn 4K Plus | Not confirmed on the listing | A basic Google TV box for a second TV |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
Google TV Streamer
The Google TV Streamer has 32 GB of storage, 4 GB of memory, up to 4K HDR with Dolby Vision, a built-in Ethernet port and Thread, at $149.99 at the Google Store.
Apple TV 4K (4th generation)
The Apple TV 4K (4th generation) has an A19 chip, 128GB of storage, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Thread, at $299.00. It is open for pre-order and available starting 11.13.
NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro
The NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro has a Tegra X1+ processor with 3 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage expandable over USB, Gigabit Ethernet and Dolby Vision, at $299.99 after an October 2026 increase from $199.
Roku Ultra
The Roku Ultra has 4K, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet with a rechargeable Voice Remote Pro, at a limited-time $99.99 against a regular $149.99.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K has 4K with Dolby Vision and HDR10+, long-range Wi-Fi and a Voice Remote with TV controls, at $79.99.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) has 16 GB of storage, 2GB of memory, Dolby Vision, and tri-band Wi-Fi 6E. Ethernet needs an external dongle, and Amazon’s spec page lists no price.
Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)
The Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) has 4K UHD, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, 2GB of memory and 32GB of storage, and a quad-core A55 up to 2.5GHz. Xiaomi publishes no price on its page.
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) has 4K decoding, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, a 2.5GHz quad-core A55 and dual-band Wi-Fi 6 on Google TV. Xiaomi publishes no price on its page.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen)
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen) has 8 GB of storage, 1 GB of memory and runs Vega OS with no sideloading, at $59.99. It supports HLG, HDR10 and HDR10+ but not Dolby Vision.
onn 4K Plus
The onn 4K Plus has 16GB of storage, 2GB of memory, 4K UHD with Dolby Vision and Atmos and Google TV with a voice remote. We could not confirm its price on the listing.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best streaming device?
The Google TV Streamer: 32 GB of storage, 4 GB of memory, up to 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and a built-in Ethernet port, at $149.99.
What is the cheapest streaming device on this list with a published price?
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen) at $59.99, with 8 GB of storage and 1 GB of memory but no Dolby Vision.
Which streaming device has the most storage?
The Apple TV 4K (4th generation), with 128GB, at $299.00 on pre-order.
Is the Apple TV 4K on sale yet?
It is open for pre-order at $299.00 and available starting 11.13.
List price (published) at a glance
Official sites
- Google TV Streamer · store.google.com
- Apple TV 4K (4th generation) · apple.com
- NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro · nvidia.com
- Roku Ultra · roku.com
- Roku Streaming Stick 4K · roku.com
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) · developer.amazon.com
- Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) · mi.com
- Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) · mi.com
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen) · aftvnews.com
- onn 4K Plus · business.walmart.com
Sources
Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.