Naw vSee box,Super box are the best streaming devices hands down because of the lifetime free live tv,VOD,PPV, long as the box dont go out it's worth it 1yr later still going strong no buffering on the live TV channels
Yep. Can confirm. I've tried a number of devices, Apple TV, Firestick and some other lesser known branded Android TV boxes. The Shield hands down beats all of these. Terrible showdown!
Perfect example of only showcasing mainstream products..the onn google tv boxes are really good actually better than what Google offers and not even an honorable mention
I returned my onn google tv as the picture shuddered ( i have fiber so it wasn't speed ). I never had that problem with Firetv but it has its own features. I understand that it may go Kaput soon as Amazon will be replacing it and my old streamers from Amazon will not work. I hope Apple will come out with a new streamer soon. Only Tim Apple knows for sure.
The problem with the Roku devices is that the interface and even the remote is subsidized by ads. So yes it’s cheaper, but it has poor privacy and you’re being pushed to download apps, ads for sports events, prime video etc. Apple TV is a clean, ad free space, with options to ask apps not to track you
But they do show ads, as seen on Apple's own press announcements on their website. CNET youTube is not letting me put a URL in these comments but just google "appletv device desktop ads" and go to the images tab to see lots of screen-covering ads for Apple produced movies and tv on the AppleTV app on the AppleTV device.
CNET, you did not cover my main use case...playing content residing on my computer(s) served via MacOS iTunes app and newer AppleTV and Music apps. Which devices other than AppleTV can play library files?
@@am-tv I’m also confused why it wasn’t even mentioned. It’s everything packed into a stick format, faster than my Roku Ultra, and compatible with all HDR and Audio formats. Are we missing something they aren’t telling us?
I literally own all the different brands streaming devices. I have gone through many Google devices to the most recent, I’ve own 3 Roku devices and had plenty of experience using other people’s underpowered Roku featured TVs (Last years Ultra with the rechargeable battery and headphone jack is my most recent), and just recently bought 2024’s Amazon Firestick 4K Max because a projector I got has an internal port specifically made for it. The Amazon Firestick 4K Max rivals and even out performs the speed of my Roku Ultra from last year (the newest is just a remote update). And as for a stick device, the 4K max completely dominates the Roku Stick. I returned this due to the lack of memory onboard. The Google TV I love for casting, but I don’t like how easy the remote buttons are press. My dog, girlfriend and I have accidentally pressed buttons interrupting what we were watching way too much. But the worst thing about it, and wasn’t a dealbreaker for me because you just had to understand settings, was the audio and video options if we’re put an auto was very often cause formatting issues when changing app to app. You would have to either turn off your television or understand what formats your television and the Google TV were compatible of doing after max. Otherwise, if you had the AutoSettings on you would have errors quite often. I’m absolutely new to Amazon fire stick 4K Max, but I found it crazy that it wasn’t even mentioned considering that compared to the Roku it’s memory storage as far bigger, and switching between apps is far faster than my Roku Ultra from last year and that device is a lot bigger with the same amount of storage. Not to mention that the Wi-Fi is 6E which I believe is better than the devices I mentioned before it.
@ I literally own all three of the big streaming devices to their most recent releases. The 4K max is my newest purchase because the projector I purchased is specifically designed for it to use and you insert it internally. It rivals my Roku ultra from last year because it processes and switches between apps way faster and on top of that it’s only a stick format. Compared to the Roku stick it’s leagues better especially with the internal storage and its Wi-Fi capabilities. And compared to the Google TV, again the storage is an issue, but I especially don’t like the remote considering how easy it is to press the buttons on accident. The 4K max is compatible with every HDR format and audio format and has 16 gigs of memory in a stick form. I was just curious why it wasn’t mentioned at all. Is there something I’m missing?
Even the Apple TV 4K 2017 model outperforms every device in this device by a mile. They’re definitely worth the price. You won’t move to any other device
Instead of products sold under cost to make them, and then suffer through ads and years of garbage updates, just get an ad free Apple TV on sale and be an adult with a job. Apple TVs are trouble free and last many years. I still have an ATV 2 which is now still usable for Airplay. Even a ATV HD is updated with latest OS and works great on 1080p sets or 4K sets.
ive been using a chromecast ultra the past 5 years and im just now realizing how bad the quality is compared to built-in app on my samsung TV 💀 i guess 4k 5 years ago wasnt really 4k, or google updated and nerfed the device to peddle more plastic boxes.. Netflix is super grainy on the chromecast ultra vs the samsung TV app. and TH-cam is blurry as well. maybe the apps are just too old to function right. weird. gunna take my chromecast ultra out back. old yeller it
How much is Roku paying you? 😂 Apple TV 4K and Fire TV Cube both craps all over Roku any day of the week. And Onn's own Google TV streaming box is way better than the Chromecast.
I've owned Fire TVs for about 10 years and as much as I love my cibe for being a smart speaker, universal remote, and settop box, the software is terrible. And I'm not talking UI (although I know some people have beef with it). It's so laggy I have to restart my device every other day. The fandango app doesn't work. Voice search doesn't grab movie titles including "(with bonus features)"
Apple TV is the best streaming device. The fact you dismiss it shows your lack of knowledge in streamers and probably best to let someone else take the lead on best streamers video in 2025.
Apple TV 4K and NVIDIA Shield TV Pro over everything else.
Agree they Miles better than anything else
For those who know how to use it. If you're not about to abuse those features, do not get it, go slightly cheaper. That's my opinion.
My vote is for the NVidia Shield Pro which isn't even on their list ??
Exactly what I was thinking
Naw vSee box,Super box are the best streaming devices hands down because of the lifetime free live tv,VOD,PPV, long as the box dont go out it's worth it 1yr later still going strong no buffering on the live TV channels
Yep. Can confirm. I've tried a number of devices, Apple TV, Firestick and some other lesser known branded Android TV boxes. The Shield hands down beats all of these. Terrible showdown!
@bradleyontube is it easy to load any app on there, like brave browser? I feel like all the others limit the apps you csn get
Have you tried the Apple tv?
Perfect example of only showcasing mainstream products..the onn google tv boxes are really good actually better than what Google offers and not even an honorable mention
I returned my onn google tv as the picture shuddered ( i have fiber so it wasn't speed ). I never had that problem with Firetv but it has its own features. I understand that it may go Kaput soon as Amazon will be replacing it and my old streamers from Amazon will not work. I hope Apple will come out with a new streamer soon. Only Tim Apple knows for sure.
Those are the ONLY good Onn products
Those ONN boxes won't be supported in like 2 years from now.
The problem with the Roku devices is that the interface and even the remote is subsidized by ads. So yes it’s cheaper, but it has poor privacy and you’re being pushed to download apps, ads for sports events, prime video etc. Apple TV is a clean, ad free space, with options to ask apps not to track you
Tried the Roku Ultra and Apple TV. Kept the Roku and returned the Apple because the Roku was just better for our needs.
Apple TV 4K doesn’t have any ads. I’m surprised you didn’t mention that.
Extraordinarily underplayed.Definitely comes off as bias against Apple.
R U kidding?? The entire top of the desktop is ads for AppleTV app (within the AppleTV box)
@@polyglotinc not true.
But they do show ads, as seen on Apple's own press announcements on their website.
CNET youTube is not letting me put a URL in these comments but just google "appletv device desktop ads" and go to the images tab to see lots of screen-covering ads for Apple produced movies and tv on the AppleTV app on the AppleTV device.
Apple TV 4K all the way, but if Roku is built into your tv then it’s livable…google and Amazon got work to do!
CNET, you did not cover my main use case...playing content residing on my computer(s) served via MacOS iTunes app and newer AppleTV and Music apps. Which devices other than AppleTV can play library files?
roku is absolutely paying this man
Totally 😂
Not at all, Roku is a fantastic streaming box.
I have 2 and tried the big 3 devices imo the best is the Amazon Fire TV hands down. Side loading and Xbox Games Pass, the Fire TV is a must.
Value for money easy fire tv stick 4K max above all.
@@am-tv I’m also confused why it wasn’t even mentioned. It’s everything packed into a stick format, faster than my Roku Ultra, and compatible with all HDR and Audio formats. Are we missing something they aren’t telling us?
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro is the Monster of Streaming Devices
Should have mentioned Google TV Streamer 4k. Came out a few months ago.
The Chromecast 4K and HD have already been delisted at a few major retailers even before Black Friday
So does the Amazon Firestick 4K Max (2024) not compete?
Of course it does. It wipes the floor with Roku thanks to sideloading and it also supports Wi-Fi 6E while Roku is still stuck on Wi-Fi 5. 🤣🤣🤣
I literally own all the different brands streaming devices. I have gone through many Google devices to the most recent, I’ve own 3 Roku devices and had plenty of experience using other people’s underpowered Roku featured TVs (Last years Ultra with the rechargeable battery and headphone jack is my most recent), and just recently bought 2024’s Amazon Firestick 4K Max because a projector I got has an internal port specifically made for it.
The Amazon Firestick 4K Max rivals and even out performs the speed of my Roku Ultra from last year (the newest is just a remote update). And as for a stick device, the 4K max completely dominates the Roku Stick. I returned this due to the lack of memory onboard.
The Google TV I love for casting, but I don’t like how easy the remote buttons are press. My dog, girlfriend and I have accidentally pressed buttons interrupting what we were watching way too much. But the worst thing about it, and wasn’t a dealbreaker for me because you just had to understand settings, was the audio and video options if we’re put an auto was very often cause formatting issues when changing app to app. You would have to either turn off your television or understand what formats your television and the Google TV were compatible of doing after max. Otherwise, if you had the AutoSettings on you would have errors quite often.
I’m absolutely new to Amazon fire stick 4K Max, but I found it crazy that it wasn’t even mentioned considering that compared to the Roku it’s memory storage as far bigger, and switching between apps is far faster than my Roku Ultra from last year and that device is a lot bigger with the same amount of storage. Not to mention that the Wi-Fi is 6E which I believe is better than the devices I mentioned before it.
@ I literally own all three of the big streaming devices to their most recent releases.
The 4K max is my newest purchase because the projector I purchased is specifically designed for it to use and you insert it internally. It rivals my Roku ultra from last year because it processes and switches between apps way faster and on top of that it’s only a stick format.
Compared to the Roku stick it’s leagues better especially with the internal storage and its Wi-Fi capabilities. And compared to the Google TV, again the storage is an issue, but I especially don’t like the remote considering how easy it is to press the buttons on accident.
The 4K max is compatible with every HDR format and audio format and has 16 gigs of memory in a stick form. I was just curious why it wasn’t mentioned at all. Is there something I’m missing?
I have the "ROKU 4K Ultra" which was not featured here. Pricier (and better) than the Express, but not as much as the Apple device.
I use my Xbox to stream since it doubles as a 4kBluRay player
I see no Google TV Streamer 4K
I expect no less of cnet. Completely miss the streamer that’s been available for months and superior to CCwGTV in every way.
I like the firestick 4k Max
Apple TV and Sonos speakers with airplay do it for me, my temporary large monitor in bedroom doubling as a tv / work desk
Even the Apple TV 4K 2017 model outperforms every device in this device by a mile. They’re definitely worth the price. You won’t move to any other device
That Roku soundbar is not something I had considered. If it's good for voice, I may have to consider that for my dad. Thank you
Onn 4K suspiciously absent.
Is this video Roku sponsored?
CNet always have a wildcard, glad i watched
Google tv streamer is the best!
Put some respect on Nvidia Shield and Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max.
😎👍
Instead of products sold under cost to make them, and then suffer through ads and years of garbage updates, just get an ad free Apple TV on sale and be an adult with a job. Apple TVs are trouble free and last many years. I still have an ATV 2 which is now still usable for Airplay. Even a ATV HD is updated with latest OS and works great on 1080p sets or 4K sets.
Thr Google Chrome 4K is becoming buggy. Planned obsolescence?
Shield is KING
haha no fire devices huh?
Fire TV OS is just one giant ad
@bergerbunny you aren't lying lol.
Nvidia Shield is STILL the King.
Agreed
Anyone not putting Apple tv as the best streaking device is obviously paid by the competitors. There is no comparison, no glitches like other devices.
garbage overpriced
ive been using a chromecast ultra the past 5 years and im just now realizing how bad the quality is compared to built-in app on my samsung TV 💀
i guess 4k 5 years ago wasnt really 4k, or google updated and nerfed the device to peddle more plastic boxes..
Netflix is super grainy on the chromecast ultra vs the samsung TV app. and TH-cam is blurry as well.
maybe the apps are just too old to function right. weird.
gunna take my chromecast ultra out back. old yeller it
Isn't this kind of a No-brainer?
How much is Roku paying you? 😂
Apple TV 4K and Fire TV Cube both craps all over Roku any day of the week. And Onn's own Google TV streaming box is way better than the Chromecast.
I've owned Fire TVs for about 10 years and as much as I love my cibe for being a smart speaker, universal remote, and settop box, the software is terrible. And I'm not talking UI (although I know some people have beef with it). It's so laggy I have to restart my device every other day. The fandango app doesn't work. Voice search doesn't grab movie titles including "(with bonus features)"
Roku is too locked down...I want my apps on my device, and roku dont offer that...
Roku Ultra (2024) model!!!
It's the advertising push always there that kills Roku, Amazon garbage boxes. Google, just no.
Apple TV is the best streaming device. The fact you dismiss it shows your lack of knowledge in streamers and probably best to let someone else take the lead on best streamers video in 2025.
NEVER TRUST CNET REVIEWS. THEY ARE EARNING COMMISSION ON REVIEWS AND ARE ALWAYS GOING TO PUSH THE MOST EXPENSIVE ITEMS
You guys are out of touch. Any streaming device should have twitch for a recommendation
I don't know how Apple gets away with their insane prices .....lots of dummies out there I guess 😢
If you get it at model end on sale, it is worth the $50 to skip years of bad ads and terrible UI.
Nvidia shield pro better than any Roku product out there. This dude is either paid off by Roku or doesn't know what he is talking about.