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#26
alaScore 94

Google Chromecast 3 (3rd Gen, 2018)

Google’s new Chromecast is essentially just the old Chromecast with a new coat of paint. The...

27 expert reviews | 59 user reviews

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#27
alaScore 94

Bluesound Node

Is the Bluesound NODE a minor upgrade from the older Node 2i or a far more complex network player...

10 expert reviews | 71 user reviews

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#28
alaScore 94

Nvidia Shield Android TV

It’s obvious we have some serious misgivings about the controller, but in general, we enjoyed our...

83 expert reviews | 768 user reviews

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#29
alaScore 94

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2020)

Amazon's $40 streamer is a fine device, but we recommend spending less for Fire TV Lite or...

12 expert reviews

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#30
alaScore 94

Google Chromecast (1st gen, 2013)

Until now, getting internet content on a television screen required plunking down a wad of cash...

144 expert reviews | 16420 user reviews

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#31
alaScore 94

Roku Express 4K

With the popular apps supported, HDR10+ and Atmos, plus a slick streaming performance, the...

5 expert reviews

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#32
alaScore 93

Linn Majik DSM

The integrated Linn Majik DSM plays like a dream with built-in room correction, and has...

9 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

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#33
alaScore 93

Roku Streaming Stick+ / Stick Plus (3810, 2017)

The Roku Streaming Stick+ is the most sensible streaming TV device available this year. At $70...

20 expert reviews | 19 user reviews

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#34
alaScore 93

Google Chromecast 2 (2nd gen, 2015)

In the end, the new design features are a step up, but not enough to make us trade in our old...

58 expert reviews | 9052 user reviews

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#35
alaScore 93

Amazon Fire TV Stick (2nd gen. 2016)

The fast, affordable new Fire TV stick is great for fans of Amazon who'll use its voice...

22 expert reviews | 6600 user reviews

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#36
alaScore 93

Google Chromecast Audio (2015)

Even if the market for Chromecast Audio is somewhat limited, it could be incredibly useful for...

48 expert reviews | 2087 user reviews

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#37
alaScore 93

Roku Express / Express Plus / Express+ (3900, 2017)

Pound for pound, dollar for dollar, there’s no better streamer than the Roku Express. Despite a...

29 expert reviews | 107 user reviews

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#38
alaScore 93

Elipson Music Centre

This excellent all-in-one system has everything except built-in Wi-Fi, so add some speakers and...

3 expert reviews

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#39
alaScore 93

Apple TV (4th Gen, 2015)

If you’re a fan of all things Apple, the Apple TV is sure to be a delight in your entertainment...

58 expert reviews | 1221 user reviews

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#40
alaScore 93

Google Chromecast Ultra (2016)

Google’s Chromecast Ultra is a slick and simple way to serve up 4K Ultra HD content. The Ultra...

44 expert reviews | 624 user reviews

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#41
alaScore 93

Amazon Fire TV 4K (2nd gen. 2015)

If you’re at all invested in the Amazon Prime universe, the Fire TV is a no-brainer. And if you...

40 expert reviews | 3160 user reviews

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#42
alaScore 93

NAD C658

The NAD C658 ranks midway between the company’s regular no-nonsense models and the more polished...

5 expert reviews

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#43
alaScore 93

Roku Ultra (2020)

The 2020 model of the Roku Ultra media streamer is faster than its predecessor and is the first...

5 expert reviews

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#44
alaScore 93

Roku Streaming Stick 4K (2021)

“All the specs you want in a streaming stick, with the price to match.”

3 expert reviews

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#45
alaScore 93

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)

You don't have to spend a lot to get a great streaming device. In fact, these Amazon Fire TV...

12 expert reviews

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#46
alaScore 92

Synology DS415play

Next month, Synology will ship the new DS415play designed to handle full-HD media streaming with...

21 expert reviews | 117 user reviews

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#47
alaScore 92

Roku Premiere

It might make sense on paper, but the Roku Premiere’s picture performance is poor enough to ruin...

4 expert reviews

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#48
alaScore 92

Roku 3

Just like the Roku players before it, the Roku 3 is the easiest-to-recommend media streamer on...

35 expert reviews | 2591 user reviews

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#49
alaScore 92

Sonos Connect

The Sonos Connect brings effortless wireless media streaming to existing hi-fi owners, but it's...

19 expert reviews | 1254 user reviews

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#50
alaScore 92

Apple TV (3rd Gen, 2012/2013)

If you’re already a loyal iTunes customer and you want to gorge yourself on content without a...

54 expert reviews | 10927 user reviews

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