Neither Matricom G-Box Q3 nor Roku 4 were recommended by experts this month
On 9 Mar 2024 (20 days ago) we went through 73 Streaming Player expert endorsements , however neither Matricom G-Box Q3 nor Roku 4 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Streaming Player received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Apple TV 4K or other critically acclaimed TV Boxes and Sticks of this month.
For reference, Apple TV 4K received 10 endorsements this month, from Digital Trends (1 Jan 2024), WIRED (5 Oct 2023) TechRadar (7 Oct 2022) and 7 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | Digital Trends | WIRED | TechRadar | TechHive | Business Insider | Reviewed | The Verge | PCMag | IGN | Tom's Guide |
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1 | - | $200 | Apple TV 4K The Apple TV 4K (2022) has received positive reviews for its content availability, picture and sound quality, setup, and gaming capabilities, making it a versatile streaming device suitable for users who want a comprehensive range of streaming services, impressive picture and sound quality, easy setup, and seamless integration with other Apple devices. | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
N/A | N/A | Check price | Matricom G-Box Q3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $48 | Roku 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire TV Boxes and Sticks ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | Digital Trends | WIRED | TechRadar | TechHive | Business Insider | Reviewed | The Verge | PCMag | IGN
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1 | - | $200 | Apple TV 4K The Apple TV 4K (2022) has received positive reviews for its content availability, picture and sound quality, setup, and gaming capabilities, making it a versatile streaming device suitable for users who want a comprehensive range of streaming services, impressive picture and sound quality, easy setup, and seamless integration with other Apple devices. | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
2 | - | $39 | Roku Streaming Stick 4K The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content, high-quality picture and sound, easy setup, and the option for casual gaming experiences. | - | - | 9 | 1 | - | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
3 | - | $40 | Chromecast with Google TV 4K The Chromecast with Google TV 4K is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content options, impressive picture and sound quality, and convenient features, making it a reliable and user-friendly choice for home entertainment.
| - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
4 | - | $79 | Roku Ultra 2022 The Roku Ultra 2022 is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content, excellent picture and sound quality, easy setup, and some gaming capabilities, making it suitable for various streaming preferences. | - | 5 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - |
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- Bundled with wireless USB keyboard/mouse Remote. USER FRIENDLY INTERFACE: Organize and find the apps you want to use intuitively and effortlessly with the Q3’s custom launcher. It categorizes your apps into individual pre-loaded sections and saves your most used apps to the home screen.
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- Perfect for HD and 4K Ultra HD TVs, features fast quad core processor and 802.11AC dual band wireless
- 4k ultra HD with 4 times the resolution of 1080p HD, delivers crisp detail and brilliant, life like images
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- Netflix
- Hulu
- YouTube
- Netflix
- Hulu
- Sling TV
- YouTube
- Microphone
- Headphone Jack
- App Specific Buttons (Netflix, YouTube, etc.)
- Wired/Ethernet
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
- Wired/Ethernet
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
- HDMI
- USB
- HDMI
- Digital Optical Audio
- USB
- microSD
- Supports Amazon Prime Video
- Quad/Octo Core Android TV Box
- Smartphone remote controlled
- Voice search
- Internet radio playback
- Internet video playback
- Digital photo playback
- On-line Internet gaming
- Bluetooth Remote Control
- HDMI Cable
- Power Cord
Roku 4 is a popular option in the middle of the streaming players price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling streaming players and has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Roku Streaming Stick+ or Drizzle H96 Max .
Roku 4 was released in 2015. There are dozens of newer streaming players on the market. Show newer Streaming Players
Roku 4 is $29.36 cheaper than the average streaming player ($77.36).