The Roku Streaming Stick Plus 4K & HDR is on sale for $35.87, which is a good deal if you want an easy way to make almost any TV feel new again. You just plug it into an HDMI port, connect it to your Wi-Fi, and you’re ready to start streaming. If your TV is older or “dumb,” this lets you jump straight into apps like Netflix, Hulu, and other big streaming names without needing a game console or a cable box. If your TV already has apps built in, you might still like this because Roku’s menu is usually faster and simpler than most TV menus, and you get a single remote that keeps everything in one place.
Because this is the 4K & HDR version, it makes the most of newer TVs that support 4K resolution and high dynamic range. That means sharper detail and better color when you watch shows and movies that support it. If you are still on a 1080p TV, it will still work fine, so you can buy it now and keep using it later if you upgrade your TV. This helps you keep your streaming setup the same even when you change rooms or get a new screen, since you can just move the stick from one TV to another.
You also avoid a big box sitting on your TV stand, since this is a stick that hides behind the TV. That’s nice if you don’t want extra wires or gear showing. The included remote is simple, with clear buttons, and it is made for people who just want to turn on the TV and start watching without messing with settings all the time. The menus are mostly just big tiles you can click on, which makes it easier for guests, kids, or older family members to use without asking you for help every time.
At $35.87, you are paying less than many bigger streaming boxes while still getting solid 4K and HDR support. If you are tired of slow TV apps, want to cut down on cable, or just want an easy streaming option for a bedroom or guest room, this is a low-stress way to do it. You can throw it in a bag and take it when you travel, plug it into a hotel TV (when there’s an open HDMI port), and sign into your apps to watch things the way you do at home. For the price, it works well as both your main streaming device and a backup you keep on hand for another room.
