10 Best Streaming Player of August 2025

• New! Disney+ and Apple TV are now streaming on all Roku devices
• Streaming made easy: Roku Express lets you stream free, live and premium TV over the Internet right to your TV; It’s perfect for new users, secondary TVs and easy gifting but powerful enough for seasoned pros
• Quick and easy setup: Just plug it into your TV with the included High Speed HDMI Cable and connect to the internet to get started
• Tons of power, tons of fun: Compact and power-packed, you’ll stream your favorites with ease; from movies and series on Apple TV, Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, HBO, Showtime and Google Play to cable alternative like Hulu with Live TV, enjoy the most talked about TV across free and paid channels
• Low cost, no extra fees: For under $30, Roku Express streaming device includes a High Speed HDMI Cable and there’s no monthly equipment fee; with access to free TV on hundreds of channels, there’s plenty to stream without spending extra
• Simple remote: Incredibly easy to use, this remote features shortcut buttons to popular streaming channels
• Endless entertainment: Stream it all, including free TV, live news, sports, and more; never miss award-winning shows, the latest blockbuster hits, and more; access 500, 000+ movies and TV episodes; stream what you love and cut back on cable TV bills
• Enjoy free TV channels: Stream live TV, 24/7 news, sports, movies, shows, and more on The Roku Channel, plus a huge collection of free entertainment from top channels on Featured Free
• The free Roku mobile app: Turn your iOS or Android device into the ultimate streaming companion; control your Roku Express media player or Roku TV, use voice search, enjoy private listening, and more on iOS and Android
• Automatic software updates: Get the most up to date software including all the latest features and available channels without even thinking about it

Roku

• New! Disney+ and Apple TV are now streaming on all Roku devices
• Incredible picture, incredible value: Experience your favorite TV in stunning detail and clarity—whether you’re streaming in HD, 4K, or HDR, you’ll enjoy picture quality that’s optimized for your TV with sharp resolution and vivid color
• Tons of power, tons of fun: Snappy and responsive, you’ll stream your favorites with ease—from movies and series on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Netflix, to cable alternatives like Sling, enjoy the most talked-about TV across thousands of channels
• Setup is a cinch: Plug it in with the included Premium High Speed HDMI Cable, connect to the internet, and start streaming—it’s that simple
• Simple remote: It’s got everything you need to start streaming, plus shortcut buttons to popular streaming channels
• Automatic software updates: Get the most up-to-date software and new features without even thinking about it
• Private listening on mobile: Use the free Roku mobile app to pump up the volume on your shows without disturbing the house
• Endless entertainment: Stream what you love, including free TV, live news, sports, and more; Never miss the most talked-about events, award-winning shows, latest blockbuster hits, and more—It’s easy to stream what you love and cut back on cable bills

Roku

• Fast. Really Fast. SHIELD TV takes media streaming to a whole new level, powered by the NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor, SHIELD TV is the world’s most powerful Android TV streaming media player.
• Dolby Vision - Atmos. Bring your home theater to life with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos surround sound—delivering ultra-vivid picture quality and immersive audio. Enhance HD video in real-time to 4K for clearer, crisper visuals using next-generation AI upscaling.
• Best-In-Class Design. The new SHIELD TV is compact, stealth, and designed to disappear behind your entertainment center, right along with your cables. With Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band AC Wi-Fi, a built-in power supply, and a microSD card slot for storage expansion, it is powerful, feature-packed, and built for behind-the-scenes brilliance. The all-new remote is more advanced than ever with motion-activated, backlit buttons—including a user-customizable button. With voice control, Bluetooth, IR control for your TV, and a built-in lost remote locator, you have the most advanced remote yet.
• Unlimited Entertainment. Get the most 4K content of any streaming media player. Watch Netflix, Amazon Video, Disney+ and Vudu in crisp 4K HDR, and YouTube, Hulu Live, Google Play Movies & TV, and more in 4K. Stream from your phone with built-in Chromecast 4K. Add a game controller (sold separately) and play today’s most popular games like Fortnite with GeForce NOW
• Voice Control. The built-in Google Assistant is at your command. See photos, live camera feeds, weather, sports scores, and more on the big screen. Dim the lights and immerse yourself in your favorite show or music using your voice. And control your SHIELD hands-free with Google Home or Alexa and Echo.
• Included Components: Remote Controller
• Power Source Type: Corded Electric

NVIDIA

• Bring the theater home: Get the best seat in the house while enjoying movies and content from the comfort of your family room
• Smart Functionality: With fast, stable built-in Wi-Fi, you can wirelessly access your favorite streaming apps and services including Netflix, YouTube & various others
• View smartphone content on your TV with Mira cast screen mirroring technology, Full HD 1080p Blu ray Disc playback & DVD up scaling, Improved boot up and loading times with super Quick Start
• Easy access to apps and functions with a new and customizable User Interface, Control your device & browse content from a mobile device with TV Side View, Enjoy music, photos and video via front USB slot
• Experience HD sound with Dolby TrueHD and dots Master Audio, Energy Star 3.0 compliant. Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is an industry wide standard for sharing data over a home network. Network: WiFi Built in(2.4 GigaHertz/MIMO)
• In the box: Remote Control (RMT VB201U), Batteries (AAA x 2)
• Connects Blu ray players, Fire TV, Apple TV, PS4, PS3, XBox one, Xbox 360, computers and other HDMI enabled devices to TVs, displays, A/V receivers and more
• Cable allows you to share an Internet connection among multiple devices without the need for a separate Ethernet cable

Sony

• New! Disney+ and Apple TV are now streaming on all Roku devices
• Power, picture, performance: Roku Ultra lets you stream free, live and premium TV over the Internet; right on your 4K TV; Roku’s top of the line media player with a quad-core processor and our best wireless, Roku Ultra is perfect for heavy streaming in HD, 4K, and HDR
• Ultimate connectivity: No matter what you’re streaming, enjoy a strong connection with dual-band wireless or use the Ethernet port for wired streaming
• Brilliant picture quality: Experience your favorite TV in stunning detail and clarity; Perfect for HD, HDR, and 4K streaming, enjoy picture that’s optimized for your TV with sharp resolution and vivid color
• Take control of your TV: Use your voice to set personal shortcuts for one-touch control, search across channels, turn captions on, and more with the enhanced voice remote; plus, enjoy private listening with the included Premium JBL headphones and TV controls
• Fully loaded: It’s got all the bells and whistles, including channels that launch in a snap, lost remote finder, USB and micro SD ports; You can stream from movies and series on Apple TV, Netflix, Disney +, The Roku Channel, HBO, Showtime and Google Play to cable alternatives like Hulu with Live TV
• Endless entertainment: Stream it all, including free TV, live news, sports, and more; never miss award-winning shows, the latest blockbuster hits, and more; access 500,000+ movies and TV episodes; stream what you love and cut back on cable TV bills
• Enjoy free TV: Stream live TV, 24/7 news, sports, movies, shows, and more on The Roku Channel, plus a huge collection of free entertainment from top channels on Featured Free
• The free Roku mobile app: Turn your iOS or Android device into the ultimate companion; control your Roku media player or Roku TV, use voice search, enjoy private listening, and more on iOS and Android
• Automatic software updates: Get the most up to date software including all the latest features and available channels without even thinking about it

Roku

• Plays Blu-ray & DVDs Make the most of your HDTV. Blu-ray disc playback delivers exceptional Full HD 1080p video performance along with stunning hi-definition sound. LG Blu-ray players also play DVDs, so there is no need to replace your old DVD collection. Not only that, DVD Up-Scaling delivers exceptional image quality with 1080p up scaling via HDMI.
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connecting your LG A/V product to the Internet and the world of online content is easy when you have Wi-Fi built in. If you have an existing wireless broadband network, setup is simple, and you don't need to worry about messy wires.
• SMART HI-FI-COMPATIBLE Connect your LG Smart Hi-Fi compatible device to your network via Wi-Fi to send music from your CD or USB to LG Music Flow Speakers. Once connected, all of your content will be at your fingertips and easy to control.
• HDMI input: HDMI cable included. High-speed HDMI cable is the only connection that can deliver a Blu-ray experience with a full 1080p picture.

LG

• No More App-Switching. Forget learning to navigate a new screen with every app. TiVo Stream 4K enables one centralized place for searching, browsing, and creating watch lists across all your apps.
• Recommendations Across All of Your Apps: Get rid of the walls between what you watch. TiVo recommends your next favorite shows and movies based on what you love, not where they live.
• One place for all your favorite streaming apps. TiVo Stream 4K includes Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Peacock plus many more, so you can get to your shows fast.
• Say it and watch it. The power of voice control makes it easy to find shows. Integrated Google Assistant allows you to launch apps, dim the lights and more.
• No TiVo Subscription Required. With TiVo Stream 4K, you gain access to free content with TiVo+ without paying any additional TiVo service fees.
• Connectivity technology: Wi-Fi
• Included components: Remote, Micro USB charger

TiVo

• Streaming made easy: Roku Express lets you stream free, live and premium TV over the Internet—right to your TV. It’s perfect for new users, secondary TVs and easy gifting—but powerful enough for seasoned pros
• Quick and easy setup: Just plug it into your TV with the included High Speed HDMI Cable and connect to the internet to get started
• Tons of power, tons of fun: Compact and power-packed, you’ll stream your favorites with ease; from movies and series on Apple TV, Prime Video, Netflix, The Roku Channel, HBO, Showtime and Google Play to cable alternatives like Hulu with Live TV and PlayStation Vue, enjoy the most talked about TV across free and paid channels
• Low cost, no extra fees: For under $30, Roku Express streaming device includes a High Speed HDMI Cable—and there’s no monthly equipment fee; with access to free TV on hundreds of channels, there’s plenty to stream without spending extra
• Simple remote: Incredibly easy to use, this remote features shortcut buttons to popular streaming channels
• Endless entertainment: Stream it all, including free TV, live news, sports, and more; never miss award-winning shows, the latest blockbuster hits, and more; access 500,000+ movies and TV episodes; stream what you love and cut back on cable TV bills
• Enjoy free TV channels: Stream live TV, 24/7 news, sports, movies, shows, and more on The Roku Channel, plus a huge collection of free entertainment from top channels on Featured Free
• The free Roku mobile app: Turn your iOS or Android device into the ultimate streaming companion; control your Roku Express media player or Roku TV, use voice search, enjoy private listening, and more on iOS and Android
• Automatic software updates: Get the most up-to-date software including all the latest features and available channels without even thinking about it
• Power source type: Corded Electric
• Connectivity technology: Wi-Fi
• Resolution: 1080P HD

Roku

• The most powerful 4K streaming media stick.
• Watch favorites from Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, HBO, and more. Stream for free with Pluto, IMDB TV, and more.
• Launch and control content with the Alexa Voice Remote.
• Enjoy brilliant picture with access to 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+.
• Choose from 500,000 movies and TV episodes.
• More storage for apps and games than any other streaming media stick.
• Experience tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills.
• Alexa on Fire TV provides the most comprehensive voice experience of any streaming media player.
• Amazon Prime members get unlimited access to thousands of movies and TV episodes.
• Live Q&A with culinary expert and more with a 1-year complimentary Food Network Kitchen subscription.

Amazon

• Incredible picture — simple way to start streaming in HD/4K/HDR
• Easy-to-use remote, intuitive navigation and includes premium high speed HDMI cable
• 500, 000+ movies and TV episodes, with voice search across 1, 000+ top channels. Plus, catch hit movies, popular shows and more with no subscription or fees on the Roku channel
• Tons of streaming services available. From movies and Series on Netflix, Prime video, HBO Now and Showtime to cable alternatives like Sling TV or YouTube TV to live sports and news on CBS news, ABC news and ESPN
• Free Roku mobile app for private listening, voice search and more
• Built-in Wi-Fi

Roku