Best Streaming Media Players

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

The Echo Show 21 is $80 off its regular price of $400 and currently the lowest price it's been. At 21", it is Amazon's largest Echo Show display to date. Buy Now at Amazon

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is $22 off its regular price of $40. It supports supports 4K Ultra HD with HDR10+ and includes Alexa+ for voice-based search and recommendations. You can also save an extra 20% off with trade ins. Buy Now at Amazon

Plugs into any HDMI TV and turns it into an Android-based smart TV, which is useful if your set lacks built-in streaming apps or you want to run Android apps on an older display. After factoring in the $3.07 import charges, $0.95 payment processing fee and $9.84 shipping, it's a low by $14. Buy Now at Alibaba

The Fire TV Cube is $50 off its regular price of $140. It runs on an octa-core processor with Wi-Fi 6E support and outputs 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos audio. Buy Now at Amazon

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

An Early Prime Deal, The Echo Show 5 is $59.99 at Amazon. It's the lowest price at Amazon this year, and the best we found now by $22. Shipping is free.  Buy Now at Amazon

At Amazon, get the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD for $16. It's the best deal we've seen for this recently-released model. It supports Full HD streaming and Wi-Fi 6, and is powered directly by your TV via USB-C, eliminating the need for a wall adapter. Buy Now at Amazon

For Prime members only, the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus has dropped by another $5 to an all-time low in Amazon's Early Prime Day Sale. Some stores, like Best Buy, are still charging the full $50 for this AI-powered model. It supports 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos audio, and includes Wi-Fi 6 for smoother streaming when multiple devices share a network.  Buy Now at Amazon

Amazon has the Amazon Echo Show 11 for the best price we've seen, at $150. It's $70 off and $20 under our March mention. Buy Now at Amazon

At Amazon, get the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select for $18. It's the second-best deal we've seen for this model. Shipping is free for Prime members. Buy Now at Amazon

At Amazon, get the Amazon Echo Show 21 for $320. It's the best deal we've seen for this model. At 21", it is Amazon's largest Echo Show display to date, with a 1080p panel, built-in Fire TV, and a Fire TV remote included. Buy Now at Amazon

That's the lowest price we could find by $30 after factoring in the $7.97 shipping fee, $9.20 import charges, and $2.19 payment processing fee on this TV stick that turns a basic TV into a streaming device. Buy Now at Alibaba

Newegg has the Roku Streaming Stick 3840R for anyone who wants a simple way to add streaming apps to an older TV without paying for a smart TV upgrade, and it's small enough to tuck behind the screen out of sight. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the Roku Streaming Stick HD for $47, just $3 off list, making it best suited for anyone building a spare-room or guest setup rather than shopping for a deep discount. It still gives you the full Roku interface with access to all the major streaming apps in a stick that tucks behind the TV out of sight. Buy Now at Newegg

Turning an older TV into a smart TV is the main use case here, since the box handles streaming apps and 4K playback without needing a new television. It suits budget-conscious shoppers who want basic Android TV functionality and aren't looking for the processing speed or app support of pricier streaming devices. Buy Now at Newegg

BrightSign's XT1144 is built for commercial digital signage setups, so it suits businesses running multiple displays that need reliable, always-on playback rather than a casual home media box. Newegg has it if you want dedicated hardware that handles 4K content and networked screens without relying on a PC. Buy Now at Newegg

Cord-cutters who want a simple upgrade to 4K HDR will find the plug-and-play setup and long-range wifi useful for reaching devices farther from the router, all without needing a smart TV. Buy Now at Newegg

Small drives or micro SD cards full of movies and shows get a second life here, since this player pushes 4K at 60Hz straight from the storage without needing a computer or streaming subscription hooked up. Buy Now at Newegg