Visit our Business Solutions website >>

Media Players

Updated: 15-05-2024 00:27
Brand
alaScore
#26
alaScore 94

Nvidia Shield Android TV

The Shield TV is still the best streaming box around, but its best features haven’t arrived yet.

84 expert reviews | 768 user reviews

usability  
price  
software  
reliability  
#27
alaScore 94

Google Chromecast (1st gen, 2013)

One of the best video streamers available, thanks in no small part to the Google TV platform and...

142 expert reviews | 16420 user reviews

usability  
price  
reliability  
size  
#28
alaScore 94

Roku Ultra (2020)

The most ‘ultra' Roku we've ever seen?

5 expert reviews

remote control  
usability  
price  
connectivity  
#29
alaScore 94

Roku Streaming Stick 4K (2021)

Roku's mid-range 4K HDR streaming stick is lightning quick and plenty powerful for the price

3 expert reviews

size  
price  
usability  
remote control  
#30
alaScore 94

Roku Express 4K

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

5 expert reviews

usability  
price  
remote control  
design  
#31
alaScore 94

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)

Well priced, fast and highly capable, the Fire TV Lite is a no brainer if you want to buy into...

12 expert reviews

price  
software  
video  
remote control  
#32
alaScore 93

Linn Majik DSM

A welcome refresh has done Linn’s entry-level streaming system wonders, even if it isn’t the most...

9 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

usability  
connectivity  
#33
alaScore 93

Google Chromecast 2 (2nd gen, 2015)

The Chromecast is one of the best-value streaming sticks on the market, even if it doesn’t feel...

59 expert reviews | 9052 user reviews

usability  
size  
price  
reliability  
#34
alaScore 93

Amazon Fire TV Stick (2nd gen. 2016)

They might be subtle improvements, but the new Fire TV Stick is all the better for having them.

24 expert reviews | 6600 user reviews

usability  
size  
price  
reliability  
#35
alaScore 93

Roku 3

The Roku 3 is my favourite way to watch TV and, pending a miracle, will remain so until I can get...

35 expert reviews | 2591 user reviews

usability  
price  
size  
reliability  
#36
alaScore 93

Google Chromecast Audio (2015)

The Chromecast Audio does what it promises in a really simple way, but it's the future software...

49 expert reviews | 2087 user reviews

usability  
price  
size  
design  
#37
alaScore 93

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

For an even-handed approach, and the cheapest of its kind on the market, the Roku Express is hard...

29 expert reviews | 107 user reviews

usability  
price  
reliability  
software  
#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

design  
#39
alaScore 93

Apple TV (4th Gen, 2015)

The app store currently lacks content and its gaming credentials are a little suspect, but the...

58 expert reviews | 1221 user reviews

usability  
price  
design  
size  
#40
alaScore 93

Google Chromecast Ultra (2016)

The latest Chromecast works a treat with 4K and HDR, but it’s a little pointless.

44 expert reviews | 624 user reviews

usability  
price  
size  
reliability  
#41
alaScore 93

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

Amazon is on fire with its second streaming box

40 expert reviews | 3160 user reviews

usability  
price  
size  
design  
#42
alaScore 93

NAD C658

This compelling all-round performer goes the extra mile to offer the most competitive features on...

5 expert reviews

price  
#43
alaScore 93

Roku Ultra 4K (2017)

The Roku Ultra is a capable, full-featured media hub, but the Streaming Stick+ presents just as...

12 expert reviews

price  
usability  
remote control  
design  
#44
alaScore 93

Roku Express 8th Gen (2019)

An affordable streaming device that lets you add all your favourite free and paid on-demand TV...

7 expert reviews

price  
software  
usability  
remote control  
#45
alaScore 92

Astell & Kern AK70 MKII

Setting the bar for transparency at this price, the AK70 mkII is not far off portable perfection

2 expert reviews

design  
size  
price  
usability  
#46
alaScore 92

Synology DS415play

During the setup DSM checks for the latest firmware and lets you specify your username, password...

21 expert reviews | 117 user reviews

usability  
price  
design  
size  
#47
alaScore 92

Sonos Connect:Amp

If you already own a Sonos system, the new Sonos ZonePlayer 120 offers no compelling reason to...

16 expert reviews | 679 user reviews

usability  
price  
size  
design  
#48
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

price  
design  
software  
usability  
#49
alaScore 92

Sonos Connect

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

19 expert reviews | 1255 user reviews

usability  
price  
size  
design  
#50
alaScore 92

Apple TV (3rd Gen, 2012/2013)

So with such a limited feature set, what can the Apple TV do?

55 expert reviews | 10928 user reviews

usability  
price  
design  
size  

Compare

    Media Players on alaTest

    alaTest.co.uk has collected and analyzed millions of reviews from 2688 sources to help you choose the best from top brands like Amazon, Apple, Google, Roku, Naim Audio and more.