If you've found that your TV is too slow to stream its built-in apps, here's a decent deal that can help fix things on the cheap: the Roku Streaming Stick 4K is back on sale for $29. This deal has been available for much of the holiday season and isn't an all-time low (the dongle previously dropped to $25 towards the end of 2023), but it matches the biggest discount we've tracked this year. For reference, Roku typically sells the device for $50, though in recent months it's often sold at retail for $34 at third-party retailers like amazon. Either way, you're saving a little more than usual.
The discount is available at several stores including amazon, Walmart, Best buy and Roku.com. If you're hoping to get the device as a Christmas gift, that'll be trickier: Most listings we could find say it won't ship until after the holidays, so you'll probably have to order in-store pickup at Walmart , Best Buy or other retailer with physical locations.
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This ties the best price we've seen all year for Roku's 4K streaming dongle.
$29 on amazon
We recommend the Streaming Stick 4K in our guide to the best streaming devices. It's not as fast or smooth as a premium set-top box like the Apple TV 4K, but it's still quick to load apps and menus, and its small design plugs directly into your TV's HDMI port. It supports almost all major HDR formats and streaming services (aside from Twitch), plus it works with Apple's AirPlay 2 protocol, so you can stream content to it from an iPhone. While it can't decode Dolby Atmos audio on its own, you can pass that audio to a compatible sound system from apps that support this technology.
Like other Roku devices, the Streaming Stick 4K is very simple to navigate, with a home screen made up of a basic grid of apps. Google's TV Streamer (the top pick in our guide) is much more proactive about recommending content you might like and returning you to shows you've recently watched, but you might find Roku's interface easier to digest. if you don't mind sailing. so that you can take care of things yourself.
The user interface also allows for easy access to a lot of free content, and we found that search works well, even if it's not as robust as Google's operating system. We also like the Roku mobile app, which lets you control the device and listen privately with a pair of headphones. As with any other streaming player, there are ads scattered throughout the user interface, although Roku is at least a little less aggressive with them than amazon is with its Fire TV devices.
A few other Roku devices are also available at their Black Friday prices, including the Roku Express 4K+ (which lacks Dolby Vision HDR) for $24 and the Roku Ultra (which has a larger case design, full Atmos support, and a remote control). more advanced remote). ) for $79. For most people looking visit Roku CityHowever, the Streaming Stick 4K should be the best value.
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