Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Streaming Devices (2026)
The cheapest streaming devices is Chromecast with Google TV (HD) at $29.99. Best by the numbers — Chromecast with Google TV (HD) (lowest price), Roku Ultra (2024) (newest). This page compares 12 streaming devices across 6 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
12 streaming devices compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Chromecast with Google TV (HD) at $29.99 (US launch MSRP; 1080p max output, HDMI dongle).
- Typical price: from $29.99, median $54.99, up to $199.99 — across 12 priced.
- Tracked: 12 products across 6 brands, current through 2026-06-15.
- Compared on: max resolution, hdr formats, processor, storage gb, wifi, remote voice.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Chromecast with Google TV (HD) ($29.99)
- Newest: Roku Ultra (2024) (2024-09)
- Most storage: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) (64 storage gb)
Comparison
| # | Streaming Device | Price | max resolution | hdr formats | processor | storage gb | wifi | remote voice | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chromecast with Google TV (HD) | $29.99 | 1080p | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Amlogic S805X2 quad-core ARM Cortex-A35 | 8 | WiFi 5 | true | en.wikipedia.org |
| 2 | Roku Express 4K+ | $39.99 | 4K | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Realtek 1315PR | 4 | WiFi 5 | true | en.wikipedia.org |
| 3 | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) | $49.99 | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | MediaTek MT7921 2.0 GHz quad-core | 8 | WiFi 6 | true | en.wikipedia.org |
| 4 | Chromecast with Google TV (4K) | $49.99 | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Amlogic S905D3 quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 1.9 GHz | 8 | WiFi 5 | true | en.wikipedia.org |
| 5 | Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device | $49.99 | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 | Amlogic S905X4 | 32 | WiFi 6 | true | pcworld.com |
| 6 | Roku Streaming Stick 4K | $49.99 | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Realtek 1315NR | 4 | WiFi 5 | true | roku.com |
| 7 | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) | $59.99 | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | MediaTek 2.0 GHz quad-core | 16 | WiFi 6E | true | en.wikipedia.org |
| 8 | Google TV Streamer 4K | $99.99 | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | MediaTek MT8696 | 32 | WiFi 5 | true | androidpolice.com |
| 9 | Roku Ultra (2024) | $99.99 | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Realtek 1619BRV | 4 | WiFi 6 | true | roku.com |
| 10 | Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) | $129 | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Apple A15 Bionic | 64 | WiFi 6 | true | apple.com |
| 11 | Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) | $139.99 | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Amlogic POP1-G octa-core (4x 2.2 GHz + 4x 2.0 GHz) | 16 | WiFi 6E | true | developer.amazon.com |
| 12 | Nvidia Shield TV Pro | $199.99 | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | Nvidia Tegra X1+ | 16 | WiFi 5 | true | nvidia.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest streaming devices?
Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is the cheapest at $29.99 (US launch MSRP; 1080p max output, HDMI dongle), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does streaming devices cost?
Across the 12 streaming devices with a published price, the median is $54.99, ranging from $29.99 to $199.99, as of 2026-06-15.
Which streaming devices is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Chromecast with Google TV (HD) ($29.99). Newest: Roku Ultra (2024) (2024-09). Most storage: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) (64 storage gb).
How many streaming devices are compared here?
12 streaming devices across 6 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-15.
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How we compiled this
Specs sourced from manufacturer pages (Roku, Apple, Nvidia), Wikipedia hardware articles (Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Nvidia Shield TV, Roku), and reputable tech reviews (Android Police, 9to5Google). Primary sources were accessed via WebFetch; where a source redirected or blocked, Wikipedia was used as fallback (noted in provenance). US prices are MSRP / launch prices in USD for the base configuration noted in priceNote; prices for Roku Ultra, Roku Streaming Stick 4K, and Roku Express 4K+ were not surfaced from Roku's own product pages (JavaScript-rendered content) and are stated from widely-reported launch prices corroborated by Wikipedia spec tables. Fire TV prices are Amazon announced launch prices as reported by Wikipedia and broad industry coverage. Apple TV 4K price confirmed from Apple's own Shop page. Nvidia Shield TV Pro price confirmed from nvidia.com shield product page. Google TV Streamer price confirmed from 9to5Google review ($99). Onn 4K Pro price ($49.99) and WiFi 6 confirmed from PCWorld and Android Central reviews (re-verified 2026-06-15; prior WiFi 5 and 2024-01 release values were corrected). accessedAt is 2026-06-15 for all sources. Specs: max_resolution is the highest output resolution supported. hdr_formats is a comma-separated string of all confirmed supported HDR formats. wifi is the WiFi generation label (WiFi 5 = 802.11ac; WiFi 6 = 802.11ax dual-band; WiFi 6E = 802.11ax tri-band). storage_gb is internal flash storage in GB for base config. remote_voice is true if a voice-capable remote is included in the box. ethernet is true if an RJ-45 port is built-in on the device itself (not via USB adapter). release is YYYY-MM of US commercial availability.
Last verified 2026-06-15. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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