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Value for money

  • Roku: From $29.99 / £29.99 / €29.99 Fire TV: From $29.99 / £29.99 / €29.99 Chromecast with Google TV: From $49.99 / £59.99 / €69.99 Apple TV: From $149.00 / £139.00 / €159.00

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Design: Stick or set-top box?

  • Roku: Set-top box and HDMI stick options Fire TV: Mostly HDMI stick Chromecast with Google TV: HDMI dongle Apple TV: Set-top box

Which is the best streaming quality?

  • Roku: Up to 4K HDR with Dolby Vision Fire TV: Up to 4K HDR with Dolby Vision Chromecast with Google TV: Up to 4K HDR with Dolby Vision Apple TV: Up to 4K HDR with Dolby Vision

How do the features differ?

  • Roku: All major streaming services, Spotify Connect, Google Cast, AirPlay 2, voice control Fire TV: All major streaming services, Spotify Connect, Google Cast, Alexa Chromecast with Google TV: All major streaming services, Spotify Connect, Google Cast, Google Assistant Apple TV: All major streaming services, AirPlay 2, Apple Fitness, Apple Arcade, Siri

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