Experts recommend TiVo Stream 4K more than Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus
As of 16 Jan 2025, experts prefer TiVo Stream 4K over Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus, but both Streaming Players have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, TiVo Stream 4K received 3 recommendations: from IGN (2 Jan 2025), Tom's Guide (5 Dec 2024) and WIRED (7 Oct 2024). By contrast, Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus received only 1 recommendation from Tom's Guide (5 Dec 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | CNET  | Digital Trends  | Business Insider  | Reviewed  | The Verge  | PCMag  | IGN  | Tom's Guide  | TechRadar  | WIRED  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | - | $40 |  TiVo Stream 4K The TiVo Stream 4K is a highly recommended streaming device that offers a wide range of content availability, excellent picture and sound quality, user-friendly setup, and gaming capabilities, making it a versatile option for users who want a comprehensive streaming experience. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 13 | - | 7 |
| 19 | N/A | Check price |  Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus The Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content options, excellent picture and sound quality, easy setup, and a feature-rich remote control, making it suitable for various entertainment needs. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 5 Dec 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus as #9 and TiVo Stream 4K as #13
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 13 Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus For $20 more the best streaming device gets a better remote / Editor's Choice... ... ... #13 out of 13 TiVo Stream 4K A compelling UHD streamer with Android TV appsSource: www.tomsguide.com - On 2 Jan 2025 IGN ranked TiVo Stream 4K as #3
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 TiVo Stream 4K Best Ultra Cheap Streaming Device... ... ... Source: www.ign.com - On 7 Oct 2024 WIRED ranked TiVo Stream 4K as #7
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 9 TiVo Stream 4K If None of Those Appeal to You... ... ... Source: www.wired.com
After counting and adding up the 76 expert endorsements of the January rankings, TiVo Stream 4K outranks Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus. This is not to say that Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus is a bad option. Like TiVo Stream 4K, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, TiVo Stream 4K is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | CNET | Digital Trends | Business Insider | Reviewed | The Verge | PCMag | IGN
| Tom's Guide | TechRadar | WIRED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $247 |  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. | 5 | 1
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | - | $38 |  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. | 2 | 2 | - | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $73 |  Roku Ultra 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. | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content options, 4K resolution, HDR and Dolby Vision support, fast navigation, and gaming capabilities, making it a recommended choice for users seeking a user-friendly and high-quality streaming experience. | 4 | 4 | 4 | - | 4 | - | 2 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
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Expert reviews [22]
Total expert reviews: 22
- with a score: 13
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by troypoint.com | 84 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 75 |
| Lowest score by androidpcreview.com | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
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From Seller:
- Hides behind your TV: The stick design plugs right into your TV with a simple setup
- Super-fast startup: Stream your favorite channels like Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime Video, and more in a snap
- Long-range Wi-Fi: Enjoy fast, smooth TV streaming in any room with a strong Wi-Fi connection
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From Seller:
- 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..DC Input Range 5V/1.0A. Power Consumption : Maximum 5 W
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