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You probably stream most, if not all, of your content. A good streaming device makes that process easier. If you've purchased a new TV recently, it may have its own streaming interface. Some of these are fine, but a stand-alone streaming device can offer a better experience. We’ve tried them all—from Roku, Apple, Google, Amazon, and even a cheap Walmart-owned brand—so you don’t have to, and we’ve separated each of our favorites by what they do best.Be sure to check out all our guides, especially for picking the Best Roku and the Best Streaming Services, as well as the Best TVs, Best Soundbars, and Best Smart Speakers.Updated October 2023: We've added the new Amazon Fire TV 4K Max and a note about the newest Walmart Onn device.Special offer for Gear readers: Get WIRED for just $5 ($25 off)...

Saving up for a new screen? To help you navigate the dozens of seemingly identical TV models from Samsung, LG, Vizio, TCL, Sony, and other manufacturers, we've watched hundreds of hours of content on them and picked a few of our favorites. We've listed everything from the very best TV to the best budget set you can buy—and a few excellent choices in between.All of these models have a 4K Ultra HD pixel resolution (and some have 8K), because there aren't a lot of good reasons to buy a standard HDTV anymore. TVs now come with wonderful displays, but they're terrible at audio and can have lackluster interfaces, so you should also invest in a good soundbar and a TV streaming stick if you can't find the app you want. If you're unfamiliar with much of the lingo TV manufacturers use, our How to B...

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