![]() They’re all about the same size and weight, all powered by non-rechargeable batteries, and all possess the following buttons: Once again, the similarities between these devices are plenty. Winner: Chromecast with Google TV Remote controls Roku Unless the Chromecast’s power adapter requirement is a non-starter for you, then the included HDMI Extender built into the Chromecast, as well as some choice of colors, gives it a slight advantage in the design category. ![]() Roku has a long USB power cable with a long-range Wi-Fi receiver that helps with the power issue, but without an HDMI extender, you may still have issues getting it installed into your TV. Chromecast with Google TV specifically requires you to use the included USB-C adapter, but technically, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and Roku Streaming Stick 4K can be plugged into the USB on your TV. If you plan on using 4K features, you want to use the included power adapter even if your TV’s USB can power the streamer. Chromecast with Google TV also comes in three different colors: Sky, Sunrise, and Snow. Because the Chromecast sits farther away from the TV chassis, which can cause Wi-Fi interference, it might enjoy a stronger wireless connection. ![]() It’s a tad bulkier than the stick style, but it has its benefits: It’s easier to plug into a TV’s HDMI port in situations where you already have other cables plugged into the other ports (or where a TV is designed such that there’s no physical room to have a stick poking straight out of a port). Google’s Chromecast with Google TV follows a slightly different approach that puts the device at the end of a flexible HDMI cable. Amazon also has a Fire TV Stick 4K Max that is only $5 dollars more ( you should probably just buy that one), but we will focus on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for this piece. ![]() Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K comes with an HDMI extender cable in case the stick doesn’t fit in your TV. Roku and Amazon use nearly identical black HDMI stick designs for their streamers. This top-rated 50-inch 4K TV is discounted to $220 at Best Buyīest streaming devices for 2023: Apple TV, Roku, and moreīest Buy has a 50-inch QLED 4K TV for $400, and it’s not a bad buy ![]()
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