Best Streaming Media Players

The new Apple TV 4K is available for preorder at Best Buy for $299. It streams in Dolby Vision and HDR10+ with Dolby Atmos audio support and comes with 128GB of storage. My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it's free to join). It's set to release on November 13. Buy Now at Best Buy

Cord-cutters who just need basic HD streaming without a 4K TV will find this handles the Netflix-and-Hulu basics without overpaying for resolution you can't use. Newegg's pricing makes it an easy pick if you're setting up a secondary TV or guest room. Buy Now at Newegg

Cord-cutters who want 4K HDR streaming without buying a new TV will get the most mileage out of this, since it plugs into any HDMI port and brings smart streaming to an older set. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with a large collection of stored 4K video files can use this to play them back through a TV without needing a full media center setup, and its compact size makes it easy to tuck behind a display or entertainment unit. Buy Now at Newegg

Streams in 4K HDR with voice remote control, which suits anyone replacing an older stick or upgrading a TV that doesn't have smart features built in. Newegg has it at a price worth checking before you buy elsewhere. Buy Now at Newegg

The SeekBox S3 Pro streaming device is $159 at SeekBox, down from its regular price of $299, when using coupon code "DEALNEWS". It runs Android 11.0 with 4K playback up to 60 fps, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and Wifi 6 support for a stable connection while streaming. Buy Now at SEEKBOX

Newegg has the Roku Streaming Stick Plus for cord-cutters who want 4K HDR streaming without buying a whole new TV, and its portable size makes it easy to move between rooms or take on trips. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone tired of navigating a clunky smart TV interface will appreciate how the Roku Streaming Stick 4K simplifies things with fast load times and a straightforward remote. It's a solid pick if you want 4K HDR streaming without upgrading your whole TV setup. Buy Now at Newegg

Streaming boxes like this one turn an older TV into a smart TV without buying new hardware, giving you access to apps and 4K playback for a fraction of what a smart TV upgrade would cost. It suits anyone holding onto a perfectly good TV that's just missing the software side of things. Buy Now at Newegg

Streaming boxes and outdated smart TV apps can bog down over time, so this is worth a look if you want a dedicated player for 4K playback without relying on your TV's built-in software. Buy Now at Newegg

Alibaba offers the Topleo Android 14 TV Box for $15.76 plus $7.50 for shipping. Buy Now at Alibaba