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The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is not the first 4K-ready streaming stick from Roku but it's the best one yet. As the name suggests it supports 4K, HDR, and most premium streaming services like Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, and more. Unlike most other Rokus before it not named the "Ultra," it also supports Dolby Vision HDR (and even its newer rival HDR10+).
As with other streaming sticks, the most notable issue is the lack of wired internet, though in all of our tests it was able to pull down high-quality 4K video without a problem. The trade-off for that is it can be plugged right into the back of your TV and run off the TV's USB power, so you can install it on a wall-mounted TV without running any extra cables.
Like all Rokus, the standout feature (outside the intuitive interface) is the remote. There are actually two versions of the Streaming Stick 4K; the cheaper version that comes with the basic remote and the more expensive Streaming Stick 4K+ that is bundled with Roku's new, rechargeable Voice Remote Pro that works hands-free with voice commands and will play a chime when you can't find it in the cushions.
In either case, this is just as good as the Google Chromecast with Google TV in almost all aspects, and the right choice as a value pick if you prefer Roku's operating system. At this price, you really can't go wrong.**Read our full Roku Streaming Stick 4K review**
Pros
Simple and intuitive interface
Dolby Vision and HDR10+
Great remote
Cons
No Ethernet option
No onboard storage