5 Streaming Devices Cheaper Than The Roku Ultra (After The Price Hike)

Key Points:

• Roku recently increased the price of its flagship Roku Ultra streaming device to $150, making it less competitive compared to alternatives like the Amazon Fire TV Cube ($139.99) and Nvidia Shield TV ($149.99).
• Budget-friendly streaming options include the TiVo Stream 4K at $29.99, which offers 4K resolution and Android TV features, and Walmart's Onn 4K Plus at $49.98, which provides fast streaming but lacks an Ethernet port.
• The Roku Streaming Stick 4K remains a popular and more affordable Roku option at $79.99, offering 4K visuals, voice control, and smart home integration, and even outperforms the Roku Ultra in customer satisfaction.
• Xiaomi offers competitive streaming devices such as the Xiaomi TV Box S ($96.99) and Xiaomi TV Stick 4K ($86.99), both featuring 4K support, Dolby Vision, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity at prices below the new Roku Ultra cost.
• Google's Google TV Streamer 4K, priced at $99.99, serves as a successor to Chromecast with improved speed, storage, and smart home integration, but lacks a cheaper model option.