Electronics · Streaming Devices
Do I really need a 4K streaming device?
Reviewer consensus
Only if you have a 4K HDR TV. Reviewers note the 4K sticks (Roku Streaming Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Plus/Max, Roku Express 4K+) add Dolby Vision/HDR10+ and faster processors, but if your set is 1080p the HD-only Roku Streaming Stick delivers the same apps for less. Community threads also flag that the cheaper, slower HD-only models tend to lose software support sooner.