VIDEO STREAMERS

DON’T RESTRICT STREAMING TO A LAPTOP – GET IT ON THE TELLY

Google Chromecast (2018) £30

Reviewed online, 2018 ★★★★★

Tiny, affordable and anonymous - this little device has had few updates but remains a simple, neat way to cast content from smartphone to TV. Resolution 1080p, 720p Storage 2GB 4K No

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K £50

Reviewed online, 2018 ★★★★★

Despite some caveats, this 4K device supports all HDR formats and delivers excellent picture quality for a very affordable price. Resolution 2160p, 1080p, 720p Storage 8GB 4K Yes

Apple TV 4K £179

Best video streamer, Awards 2018 ★★★★★

It has a fantastic UI and design, a huge library of 4K HDR content, and the best picture and sound performance at any price. Siri is useful, too. Resolution 2160p, 1080p, 720p Storage 8GB 4K Yes

Sony PS4 Pro £350

February 2017 ★★★★

The Pro offers a solid, relatively affordable upgrade over the base PS4, but still needs work to be an all-in-one 4K streamer and player. Resolution 2160p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p Storage 1TB 4K Yes

Microsoft Xbox One X £410

January 2018 ★★★★

A capable, all-consuming box of 4K tricks. The interface has never been better and the jump in picture quality and audio abilities is welcome. Resolution 2160p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p Storage 1TB 4K Yes