Video streamers

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

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K £50

Best video streamer under £100, Awards 2020 ★★★★★ 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

Google Chromecast with Google TV £60

January 2021 ★★★★★

With a new remote and super-smart UI, Google’s latest Chromecast video streamer is the complete package. Resolution Up to 4K HDR, 60fps Storage n/a 4K Yes

Apple TV 4K £179

Best video streamer over £100, Awards 2020 ★★★★★

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 Playstation 5 £450

Online ★★★★★

The PS5 has some unexpected tricks up its sleeve that make it feel like a real generational upgrade - and there’s a cheaper option without discdrive. Resolution 4K, 120fps Storage 825GB SSD

Xbox series X £449

Online ★★★★★

It feels more like a refinement than a true generational leap, but the Xbox Series X is still an excellent 4K gaming machine.

Resolution 4K, 120fps Storage 1TB SSD