The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and Roku Streaming Stick Plus can add media streaming and smart home features to your TV for less than $50. I tested both to help you decide which one to buy.

The brand's latest Roku Streaming Sticks offer familiar features in a modernized package. Here's how they fare at home.

Roku’s streaming player lineup is a little easier to understand in 2025 than ever — but it’s still a bit confusing. With the release of the Roku Streaming Stick and the Roku Streaming Stick Plus, there are now three streaming sticks and one set-top box in the company’s streaming player family.