STREAMERS

ROKU STREAMING STICK+ $59, roku.com

The Knife Swiss of streaming Army delivers 4K HDR, isn’t locked to a particular ecosystem, has tons of available apps and is a joy to use. It’s the best streamer for many people.

AMAZON FIRE TV STICK 4K $59, amazon.com.au

4K HDR for under $60 isn’t to be sniffed at. It’s best suited to Prime subscribers and Google apps are absent, but it’s a very capable and affordable streamer for TV and movies.

CHROMECAST ULTRA $99, store.google.com

The Chromecast Ultra is a receiver for phones and laptops and depends on them for control and content – but it’s simple, versatile and compatible with iOS, Android, Windows and Mac.

NVIDIA SHIELD TV $239, nvidia.com

Offers an AIpowered upscaler, which converts HD footage to sharp 4K incredibly well, and support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and GeForce Now, Nvidia’s cloud gaming system.