Slowly but surely, 4K Ultra HD resolution is shifting from the bleeding edge of TV technology to the mainstream. Store shelves are pulling their HD TVs in favor of new HDR-loaded 4K wonders, while 4K TV shows and movies are mounting a takeover on streaming services like Amazon and Netflix. Not surprisingly, streaming devices are quickly following suit.
While Amazon and Roku have had 4K-capable devices for some time, a new wave of affordable 4K streamers are arriving, including Xiaomi’s Mi Box, Roku’s new Premiere, and the Google Chromecast Ultra (coming in November). But which is right for you? Using preliminary specs, we’ve gathered all we know about these new devices to compare them for value, usability, and recently added features. Read on to find out which is our winner.
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