Roku Streaming Stick+
Score: 76/100
TiVo Stream 4K
Score: 65/100Rankings
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.
TiVo Stream 4K is an Android TV dongle that aggregates multiple streaming apps and live TV into a single 4K Dolby Vision interface with voice control. It suffers from an outdated Android 9 OS, modest 2 GB RAM and no wired Ethernet, which can affect performance. It works well for casual viewers seeking a unified streaming experience.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1 GB | 2 GBbest | |
— | 8 GBbest | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.5 Wbest | 5 W |
| ↓ lower better | 26 gbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Processor | ARM Cortex A53 | Amlogic S905Y2 |
GPU | OpenGL ES 2.0 | Mali-G31 |
RAM (GB) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 2.5 W | 5 W |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Roku OS | Android 9.0 |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Standard stereo | MPEG, AAC, HE‑AAC, OGG, OGA, FLAC, ALAC, Ape, M4A, RM, MPEG‑1/2 Layers I/II, Dolby Digital/Plus, Dolby Atmos, DTS, WMA, WMA Pro |
Ports(1) | ||
HDMI Version | HDMI 2.0 | 2.0a |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | 802.11ac |
Controls(1) | ||
Remote Type | Roku Voice Remote with IR TV controls | voice remote |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 20x12x94 mm | 53×16×77 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.
Professional reviewers commend the TiVo Stream 4K for its content aggregation that simplifies browsing across multiple services and for delivering solid 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos performance at a budget price. However, they criticize the modest Amlogic S905Y2 processor, the lack of Ethernet, and the outdated Android 9.0 operating system, noting these as trade-offs for the dongle's compact form factor.
Everyday users praise the device for its easy setup, responsive voice remote, and the "headache-free" unified recommendations that make managing multiple streaming accounts simple. Recurring complaints focus on the limited 8 GB internal storage, occasional app lag, the need for AAA batteries in the remote, and the absence of a wired Ethernet connection for more stable streaming.
“quick setup, intuitive interface, strong 4K/HDR picture quality”
