![]() ![]() ![]() This may change over time, but right now Fire TV Stick still lacks Peacock, one of the big streaming services to launch in 2020. (Image credit: Tom's Guide | Future) Roku has Amazon beat on apps, ever so slightly Its buttons are also chunkier, and feel better to click. And plugging on those extra cables can get tricky when your streaming stick is plugged into the back of your TV.Īlso, and this is definitely just my opinion, man, but Roku's remote feels better in my hand. The Roku Streaming Stick Plus doesn't require you to plug in a power adapter, whereas Amazon's does, as the Roku can draw enough power from the TV. That's because the Roku Streaming Stick Plus (the best streaming device available) is much easier to use than the Fire TV Stick 4K. So, we're betting most people want a streaming device that's as future proof as it can be, meaning one with 4K streaming.Īnd simply put, if you want a 4K streaming device, Roku has Amazon beat. Roku has the better 4K devicesīuying a new streaming device isn't something anyone is eager to do - we're already spending too much on streaming services as it is. You can merely move your favorite apps to the front of the row, while Roku lets you move each app icon where you want it to be in your grid. It’s perfect for folks who already have Wi-Fi 6 in their home and who might want to check out Amazon Luna now or sometime in the future.The Fire TV interface even has ads in its rows of icons, while the Roku interface has some ads, but they're on the side of the screen aren't as annoying.Īmazon's single row of icons is more annoying because it isn't as customizable. That said, if you pick up the Amazon Fire TV 4K Max, you’ll find yourself in possession of a 4K streamer with a content-first approach that will recommend new shows and movies each and every time you turn it on. With its wide Wi-Fi range, it shouldn’t have any issues and its performance means everything should run smoothly for years to come. It has an easy-to-understand user interface and access to all the main apps. While most feuds in the technology world have one clear winner and one clear loser, that’s really not the case between these two streaming devices – both have great use cases where they’re the superior streamer.įor example, if you’re looking for an intuitive streaming stick that you can give to a family member who isn’t always the most tech-savvy, the Roku is great. Verdict: Both are good for a different reason The streaming stick form factor is great when you want that clean look to your entertainment center or wall-mounted TV, and both the Amazon and Roku players will provide that for you. Both are the size of about a USB stick, and can squeeze behind your TV to stay hidden from sight. (Image credit: Amazon) Similarity #4: They’re compact streaming sticks (duh)įinally, and this is a pretty obvious one, their form factors are nearly identical. In this case, both have their advantages. What that means, essentially, is that the Fire TV Stick 4K Max should be able to load content faster and rarely have to buffer, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K should provide a larger area of coverage where it will still work. The Roku Streaming Stick 4K offers a wide ranging Wi-Fi antenna that should be able to stretch from one end of your home to the other, while Amazon focused on speed with the installation of a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard on its streaming stick. Difference #4: Wi-Fi range vs speedĪmazon and Roku chose to prioritize different aspects of their streaming sticks in 2021. Long story short, if you want the streaming stick with the functionality to unlock doors and check on security cameras, Amazon has it and Roku does not. While Alexa can answer some pretty tough questions about pretty much everything, Roku’s knowledge is mostly limited to what actors were in which films and which director was at the helm of which movie. Roku, on the other hand, comes with a built-in Roku Assistant that is, well, not nearly as powerful. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max, thankfully, comes with Alexa on-board with a voice remote that you can use to talk directly to the smart assistant. Good help can be hard to find on a streaming stick. ![]() (Image credit: Amazon) Difference #3: Smart assistant Amazon Fire TV's interface goes full-on with content. ![]()
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