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Do I need a 4K streaming device if I have a 1080p TV?

Reviewer consensus

No. PCMag's review of the Fire TV Stick HD calls it the best 1080p media hub, and CNET notes the same — for a non-4K TV, the $35 HD stick performs nearly as well as the 4K models on apps you'd actually use. Reviewers only recommend stepping up to 4K if your TV (and a streaming subscription) supports it.

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