Best Streaming Device Deals: Roku and Google TV Sticks

There are three tiers worth knowing. HD (1080p) sticks are fine for a secondary TV or a bedroom set and cost the least. 4K matches a 4K television's native panel and is the sensible default if your TV is 4K. 4K HDR adds HDR, which is a bigger jump in perceived quality than the pixel count — highlights look brighter and dark scenes keep detail. If your TV is 1080p, a 4K stick still works but you gain nothing, so buy the HD model and save the money. If your TV is 4K and supports HDR, buy a 4K HDR stick or you are leaving quality on the table.

The remote is the part you touch every day, so voice control and dedicated app buttons matter more than the spec sheet suggests. Storage decides how many apps you can keep installed without the system pausing to juggle them; an 8GB device fills up faster than you expect. Wi-Fi is fine for most homes, but if your TV is far from the router and you watch 4K, an Ethernet adapter removes buffering entirely. A processor difference is what makes a cheap stick feel sluggish while it loads a menu.

1. A budget Roku HD stick at $23

is the cheapest sensible way to add apps to an older TV, and it includes the remote. For a 1080p set this is the value pick.

2. A Roku 4K at $24

delivers 4K and Dolby Digital sound, but the listing warns there is no remote included. If you have a spare Roku remote or can use the phone app, it is the best price on the page for 4K.

3. A Roku Streaming Stick+ at $26.99

adds 4K HDR and an enhanced wireless receiver for a stronger signal, plus the voice remote. At under $30 it is a strong all-rounder.

4. An onn Android TV stick at $32.99

runs Google TV at 1080p and suits a bedroom or kitchen set where 4K is wasted. The listing notes it is compatible within the US.

5. A Roku Streaming Stick+ at $35

is the same 4K HDR tier from another seller with the voice remote. Buy whichever of these two ships cheaper once shipping is added.

6. A new Roku HD at $37.21

is the current-generation HD stick with free live TV access built in. If you do not own a 4K TV, this newer chip will feel snappier than an older 4K unit.

7. An onn 4K Google TV at $39.99

pairs 4K with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage, which is the configuration that keeps menus responsive. This is the mainstream recommendation here.

8. An onn Full HD device at $48.99

is the 1080p version with 1.5GB of RAM. If you only need HD and want Google TV rather than Roku's interface, it is the straightforward pick.

9. An onn 4K stick at $49.89

is the same 4K platform in a slightly different bundle. Compare it against the $39.99 listing before buying, since they are nearly identical.

10. A Roku Streaming Stick+ at $69.10

is the top-priced Roku here, so it only makes sense if the cheaper listings are out of stock. There is no performance advantage over the $26.99 version.

11. An onn 4K box at $90

is marketed as the 2026 model with Dolby Vision support. At this price you are paying for a newer generation and a different form factor rather than a different picture.

12. An onn 4K stick bundle at $95

sits at the very top of the range; at nearly four times the price of the cheapest 4K Roku, it is only worth it if you specifically want this exact model and setup.

Both platforms stream the same major apps, so the choice is mostly about the interface. Roku is simple, fast to learn and has a search that checks across services; Google TV leans harder on recommendations and, like Roku, fills its home screen with sponsored rows and autoplaying trailers. You cannot turn that advertising off on either platform, but you can ignore it once your apps are pinned, and a stick with more storage holds those apps without pausing. The one real annoyance on cheap devices is a sluggish processor, which is the strongest argument for spending a little more on a current-generation stick rather than the absolute cheapest one.

Match the stick to the TV. For a 1080p set, an HD Roku or the onn Full HD device is all you need; for a 4K set, the onn 4K stick at $39.99 or a Roku Streaming Stick+ are the balanced buys. Watch the condition notes, because a missing remote changes the value of a cheap 4K listing. If you are considering a bigger screen instead, our guide to the best projector deals covers the alternative path for movies at home.