And if you need to listen to your shows without disturbing anybody, improved performance on private listening through the Roku app and wireless headphones is a welcome boon. But the Roku Streaming Stick 4's dominance isn't by the widest of margins, as evidenced by our tightly contested Roku Streaming Stick 4K vs. Roku wins overall though thanks to its perfect streamlined interface, which puts apps above content. We also noticed app loading that's comparable to the Chromecast with Google TV. When we tested the Streaming Stick 4K, we saw content crispness jump to 1080p and then 4K in short amounts of time.

It's got all the apps you could need, too. Otherwise, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a perfect balance of price and performance, costing $50 and providing snappy navigation and smooth streaming. Most notably, we've finally got Dolby Vision on this Roku stick, so your favorite streaming shows will have the right color balance and contrast (provided your TV supports it, too). The king stays the king, though, because little changed - and only improvements came with.

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a small, but noteworthy, upgrade over the Streaming Stick Plus it replaces.

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