Best Streaming Media Players

This Fire TV Cube matches its all-time low price at $89.99.  It's also a $20 low.  Shipping is free. Buy Now at Best Buy

This Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro is $15 off, bringing it down to $20. It's the best deal we've seen for this model. It adds a remote-finder feature that rings the remote through Alexa or the Fire TV app, along with a motion-activated backlight for use in dark rooms. Buy Now at Amazon

This Fire TV Stick HD is $22 off its regular price of $40. The stick connects straight to a TV's HDMI port and draws power from the TV itself through a USB-C cable, so no wall adapter is needed. Buy Now at Amazon

This Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is $20 off its regular price of $50. It supports Wi-Fi 6 for steadier streaming, plays 4K video with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos, and includes search with Alexa+ built in. Buy Now at Amazon

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

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

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

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

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

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

Streaming boxes and outdated smart TV apps can bog down over time, so this is worth a look if you want a dedicated player for 4K playback without relying on your TV's built-in software.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

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