Roku Streaming Stick+
Score: 76/100
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select offers a budget-friendly 4K experience with Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Alexa voice control. Its trade-offs include only 1 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 5 connectivity and modest storage. Best suited for cost-conscious users who want solid 4K streaming without premium features.
The Roku Streaming Stick+ delivers 4K HDR streaming with a sleek plug-in form factor and a voice-enabled remote. Its main trade-offs are the lack of Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and a wired Ethernet connection. Ideal for budget-conscious cord-cutters who need portable 4K streaming and strong Wi-Fi coverage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1 GBbest | 1 GBbest | |
— | 8 GBbest | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.5 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 26 gbest | 42.5 g |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Processor | ARM Cortex A53 | MT8698 MCM quad-core 1.7 GHz |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Roku OS | Vega OS 1.1 |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Standard stereo | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision |
Controls(1) | ||
Remote Type | Roku Voice Remote with IR TV controls | Alexa Voice Remote with TV controls |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 26 g | 42.5 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 20x12x94 mm | 29.93×14.0×108.2 mm mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Stick+ for its sleek, plug-and-play form factor, strong long-range Wi-Fi, and solid 4K/HDR picture at a budget price, but they criticize the missing Dolby Vision/Atmos support and the lack of an Ethernet port.
Everyday users love the effortless setup, crisp 4K/HDR picture, responsive voice remote, and reliable Wi-Fi range, while recurring complaints focus on occasional overheating, short remote battery life, and intrusive interface ads.
“quick setup, intuitive interface, strong 4K/HDR picture quality”
“Fastest app launch for any in its price range... big, bright, crisp signal.”
“underfeatured... catch up with the times”
Professional hands-on reviewers commend the Fire TV Stick 4K Select for delivering the fastest app launches and a bright, crisp 4K picture at an affordable price, emphasizing its Dolby Vision/Atmos support and AI search. However, they criticize its outdated 1 GB RAM, Wi-Fi 5 radio and overall lack of premium features, labeling it under-featured compared to newer sticks.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth 4K streaming, quick app loading, Alexa voice control and the inclusion of free ad-supported TV and cloud gaming. Recurring complaints focus on occasional UI lag, limited storage/RAM and occasional incompatibility with certain apps, as well as the older Wi-Fi standard.
