TV streamers

01 roku 3

roku.com PRICE £63.69 Tested T3 240 Between the high amount of content available, a responsive interface and a remote with a built-in audio jack for private listening, there’s simply no better player. t3 says The Roku 3 is the best choice for freedom of entertainment.

02 Panasonic DMP-UB900 panasonic.co.uk £437.73

PRICE Tested T3 257 This 4K Blu-ray flagship player dazzles with UHD HDR – you get awesome images and audio via 4K Blu-ray discs, with access to 4K Netflix and Amazon Instant Video. t3 says Take movie-viewing to the next level with Panasonic’s 4K Blu-ray player.

03 google chromecast google.com PRICE £30 Tested T3 252

A simple yet brilliant TV-streaming gadget that can do it all – and that includes casting a screen straight from your gadgets. There’s no remote; you use an app instead. t3 says Funky, simple and effective, this is a great alternative to the Roku streamers.

04 Roku streaming stick roku.com PRICE £39 Tested T3 252

The Streaming Stick apes much of the ability of its bigger brother – the Roku 3 (above) – in a smaller, more simplified package. It even comes with a remote. t3 says This Wi-Fi-only Roku offers top TV thrills for less than 40 quid.

05 now tv box nowtv.com PRICE £14.99 Tested N/A

If you want Sky but can’t get a dish, this is a great option, enabling you to choose the TV subscription you want. Or you can watch terrestrial catch-up channels for free. t3 says For those who want to add a little smart to their TV, this is a cheap option.

06 App le TV apple.com/uk PRICE £139 Tested N/A

Apple TV works flawlessly with Apple’s own-brand tech, meaning you’ll be able to peruse selected online content natively, and mirror any other content using AirPlay. t3 says A good option for integrating perfectly with other Apple devices.