Best Streaming Media Players

Apple now offers preorder the new Apple TV 4K, priced at $299. Buyers who pre-order get 3 months of Apple TV+ included. The device supports 4K Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos, and comes with the redesigned Siri Remote featuring Find My support. It's due to release on November 13. Buy Now at Apple Books

The new Apple TV 4K is available for preorder at Best Buy for $299. It streams in Dolby Vision and HDR10+ with Dolby Atmos audio support and comes with 128GB of storage. My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it's free to join). It's set to release on November 13. Buy Now at Best Buy

Casual streamers who want 4K HDR without buying a new TV will find this plugs straight into any HDMI port and gets you access to most major apps in minutes. Buy Now at Newegg

Cord-cutters who just need basic HD streaming without a 4K TV will find this handles the Netflix-and-Hulu basics without overpaying for resolution you can't use. Newegg's pricing makes it an easy pick if you're setting up a secondary TV or guest room. Buy Now at Newegg

Your TV turns into a smart streaming hub with 4K HDR support, which suits anyone still relying on cable or an older TV without built-in apps. Newegg has it at a price that makes sense if you're just looking to stream the basics without extra bells and whistles. Buy Now at Newegg

The vSeeBox V6 Plus streaming box is $319, down from its regular price of $389 when using coupon code "VSEEBOX18", when purchased at the official authorized reseller of vSeeBox. It ships free within 24 hours, comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty and 30-day returns.  Buy Now at vSeeBox

Small enough to tuck behind your TV, this stick brings 4K and HDR streaming along with voice remote control to any set with an HDMI port, making it a solid pick for upgrading an older TV without buying a new one. Buy Now at Newegg

Turning an older TV into a smart one without replacing it entirely works well with this, since it adds streaming apps and Android functionality through a simple HDMI connection. It suits anyone who wants 4K playback and app access on a budget rather than buying a new smart TV outright. Buy Now at Newegg

Digital signage installers and retail businesses running multiple displays will appreciate the XT1144's four video outputs from a single player, cutting down on the hardware you need to manage a multi-screen setup. Newegg has it available for those building out commercial display networks without wanting a separate player for each screen. Buy Now at Newegg

The SeekBox S3 Pro streaming device is $159 at SeekBox, down from its regular price of $299, when using coupon code "DEALNEWS". It runs Android 11.0 with 4K playback up to 60 fps, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and Wifi 6 support for a stable connection while streaming. Buy Now at SEEKBOX