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Updated: 03-10-2024 23:30
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#26
alaScore 94

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

All the apps, none of the hassle.

19 expert reviews | 19 user reviews

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#27
alaScore 94

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

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#28
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

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#29
alaScore 94

Roku Ultra (2020)

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

5 expert reviews

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#30
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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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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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)

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

58 expert reviews | 1221 user reviews

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#40
alaScore 93

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

Amazon is on fire with its second streaming box

40 expert reviews | 3160 user reviews

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#41
alaScore 93

NAD C658

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

5 expert reviews

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#42
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

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#43
alaScore 93

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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#49
alaScore 92

Logitech Squeezebox

out of place. At least it functions as you'd expect and has a decent range. There's even a...

64 expert reviews | 486 user reviews

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#50
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

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