We have scored 6 streaming devices on long-term regret. Across them, a median of 75% of owners would buy again. The one owners keep: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen), at 14/100. The one they regret most: Roku Ultra, at 57/100.
The streaming devices where owners are most likely to buy again.
Lowest regret first. Each links to the full long-term review and its sources.
| # | Product | Regret | Buy again | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)$129 – $149 at launch | 14 | 88% | BUY |
| 2 | Nvidia Shield TV Pro$200 – $220 | 16 | 89% | BUY |
| 3 | Roku Streaming Stick 4K$49.99 at launch (2021) | 22 | 85% | BUY |
| 4 | Google TV Streamer (4K)$90 – $110 | 44 | 64% | THINK TWICE |
| 5 | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max$45 – $60 | 54 | 55% | THINK TWICE |
| 6 | Roku Ultra$80 – $100 | 57 | 51% | THINK TWICE |
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