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Product Roku Streaming Stick Roku 3 Editors' choice Roku HD (2012) Apple TV (2012)
Price $88.88 to $99.99 $89.97 to $127.99 $58.00 to $59.99 $95.98 to $260.82
CNET editors' rating 3.5 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars
Average user rating 4.5 stars 3 stars 3 stars 3.5 stars
Release date Info unavailable March 6, 2013 November 7, 2011 March 16, 2012
Bottom line
While the number of devices that support it will probably grow, the Roku Streaming Stick is still a niche item when compared with every other Roku device.
The Roku 3 is the best streaming-video box yet, with tons of content sources, lightning-fast performance, and an innovative remote with built-in headphone jack.
With its ability to stream hundreds of audio and video channels (including Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, and Hulu Plus), the $60 Roku HD would be our top pick for those seeking an ultra-affordable Internet media box -- if not for the fact that it's nearly identical to the slightly cheaper Roku LT.
The Apple TV is an indispensable living room companion for invested in iTunes content and Apple hardware, but for everyone else it's a step behind the Roku 3.
Product type

Streaming adapter

Streaming player

Digital multimedia receiver

Digital multimedia receiver

Playback capabilities

Content streaming

Internet gaming

Internet radio playback

Internet video playback

Internet video playback

Internet radio playback

Content streaming

Internet video playback

Digital video playback

Digital audio playback

Digital photo playback

Remote control type Info unavailable

Standard remote control

Remote control

Remote control

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