The Battle of the Budget Streaming Platforms!! Roku vs Amazon Fire TV
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Date: 2024-03-02
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BobBridgesbob
Another great video! I have the Fire TV 4K, Chromecast and Apple TV 4K. I find myself using the Apple TV 4K most of the time because of the WATCH NOW feature. It shows the latest episode of a show in my WATCH NOW list and when I click on it, it just opens up the most appropriate app (i.e. Prime Video, Hulu, Disney, CBS All Access, etc). That way, I don't have to keep clicking in and out of Apps to find the latest episode of a show I want to watch. I just love the simplicity of it.
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Another great video! I have the Fire TV 4K, Chromecast and Apple TV 4K. I find myself using the Apple TV 4K most of the time because of the WATCH NOW feature. It shows the latest episode of a show in my WATCH NOW list and when I click on it, it just opens up the most appropriate app (i.e. Prime Video, Hulu, Disney, CBS All Access, etc). That way, I don't have to keep clicking in and out of Apps to find the latest episode of a show I want to watch. I just love the simplicity of it.
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coolrayfruge
Roku is a Apple Device. Amazon is alot better on your Budget. Than Roku. Its more costly that Amazon. Because on Amazon you get internet. allowing you to get more Free apps online. Not limiting your to just apps on your device. Roku don't let you surf the net looking for a larger choice of free apps to choose from. On Roku your limited on the Free TV and Movies apps that basically are all the same old shows and movies to pick from. Some are good shows but you already seen them.
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Roku is a Apple Device. Amazon is alot better on your Budget. Than Roku. Its more costly that Amazon. Because on Amazon you get internet. allowing you to get more Free apps online. Not limiting your to just apps on your device. Roku don't let you surf the net looking for a larger choice of free apps to choose from. On Roku your limited on the Free TV and Movies apps that basically are all the same old shows and movies to pick from. Some are good shows but you already seen them.
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thebigcountry8518
This is probably a dumb question here. Can you hook a sound bar to these sticks
I have a Samsung TV and none of the 3 chords my soundbar came with fits a thing on the back of my TV...BUT i can hook my sound bar to my blu ray player with which i use to stream with now..BUT apparently I have to upgrade to a stick or something, because come Dec 1st (according to Netflix)my blu ray will no longer work for streaming. That's why I ask. Anyone know
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This is probably a dumb question here. Can you hook a sound bar to these sticks
I have a Samsung TV and none of the 3 chords my soundbar came with fits a thing on the back of my TV...BUT i can hook my sound bar to my blu ray player with which i use to stream with now..BUT apparently I have to upgrade to a stick or something, because come Dec 1st (according to Netflix)my blu ray will no longer work for streaming. That's why I ask. Anyone know
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iptv
I use both Fire Stick 4K and Roku Ultra. Honestly I like the former better because most of the apps are a lot smoother & also have better sound quality on the Fire Stick compared to their Roku versions. My Roku Ultra at this point is mainly a Spectrum TV machine. I also like the fact that the Fire Stick 4K supports all HDR formats whereas the Roku is just HDR10 only.
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I use both Fire Stick 4K and Roku Ultra. Honestly I like the former better because most of the apps are a lot smoother & also have better sound quality on the Fire Stick compared to their Roku versions. My Roku Ultra at this point is mainly a Spectrum TV machine. I also like the fact that the Fire Stick 4K supports all HDR formats whereas the Roku is just HDR10 only.
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YS0976
Have both roku in bedrooms and firestick in living room. Roku was my favorite but firestick slowly taking over in the household because the roku keeps returning back to the homescreen in one bedroom. Can be watching a show and 15 minutes in the Roku returns to the homescreen. But love Roku other than this one glitch on the kids bedroom tv
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Have both roku in bedrooms and firestick in living room. Roku was my favorite but firestick slowly taking over in the household because the roku keeps returning back to the homescreen in one bedroom. Can be watching a show and 15 minutes in the Roku returns to the homescreen. But love Roku other than this one glitch on the kids bedroom tv
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iptv
Dolby Vision is nothing but a marketing gimmick!! Unless u have a 12-bit panel with hdmi 2.1 ur not really seeing Dolby Vision at it's full glory. No 10-bit panel aka 4k UHD tv shows true Dolby on it, this is why their throwing 8K panels at everybody cause its all about more money for the Samsung,Sony ,LG and Vizio companies of the world.
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Dolby Vision is nothing but a marketing gimmick!! Unless u have a 12-bit panel with hdmi 2.1 ur not really seeing Dolby Vision at it's full glory. No 10-bit panel aka 4k UHD tv shows true Dolby on it, this is why their throwing 8K panels at everybody cause its all about more money for the Samsung,Sony ,LG and Vizio companies of the world.
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flickertheflame
I bought a roku tv for my dad and I loved the interphase specially because my dad is 82 and it’s so much easier to transition for him. I can’t imagine him using an Amazon tv. I bought my mom a Amazon tv and after watching this video I canceled it. Guess I’ll keep looking for another sale on a roku tv
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I bought a roku tv for my dad and I loved the interphase specially because my dad is 82 and it’s so much easier to transition for him. I can’t imagine him using an Amazon tv. I bought my mom a Amazon tv and after watching this video I canceled it. Guess I’ll keep looking for another sale on a roku tv
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kevink7777
I tested both, and picked the Firestick 4k. Firestick shows movie trailers, Roku does not, and Firestick has a very nice watch-list feature. Having the apps stored on the Firestick device makes it run a bit snappier. Roku remote drove me nuts, with volume on the side. Firestick is nice and simple.
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I tested both, and picked the Firestick 4k. Firestick shows movie trailers, Roku does not, and Firestick has a very nice watch-list feature. Having the apps stored on the Firestick device makes it run a bit snappier. Roku remote drove me nuts, with volume on the side. Firestick is nice and simple.
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soggyfries4347
Whichever platform will let you install from 'unknown sources' in the huge winner. Thus the Fire Stick takes it. Roku may have more apps but you are limited to just that, apps. Roku would probably be better for the masses who aren't so tech savvy, so I can see why it would be more appealing.
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Whichever platform will let you install from 'unknown sources' in the huge winner. Thus the Fire Stick takes it. Roku may have more apps but you are limited to just that, apps. Roku would probably be better for the masses who aren't so tech savvy, so I can see why it would be more appealing.
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SamuraiEddie
I can turn off the ads on FireTV, but I can't remap the buttons on the Roku for services I don't have, plus the constant branding. They both sell their souls and each have their place. :)
Edit: Dolby Vision made me go all Firetv vs Roku, and the remote control and its functionality.
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I can turn off the ads on FireTV, but I can't remap the buttons on the Roku for services I don't have, plus the constant branding. They both sell their souls and each have their place. :)
Edit: Dolby Vision made me go all Firetv vs Roku, and the remote control and its functionality.
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Mr_Mack88
I think everyone can agree that using either one these devices to watch tv beats paying a high cable bill lol. I know because I use to have cable and got tired of paying a high ass cable bill so now I’m just using a antenna, Netflix, Hulu and a bunch of free streaming services.
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I think everyone can agree that using either one these devices to watch tv beats paying a high cable bill lol. I know because I use to have cable and got tired of paying a high ass cable bill so now I’m just using a antenna, Netflix, Hulu and a bunch of free streaming services.
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iptv
I don’t know why but the Roku Express streams better then the amazon fire stick It doesn’t glitch so much and the pictures seems to be clear both brought in the UK and used in the UK we take them on our travels west Africa etc the Roku works better please tell me why this is
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I don’t know why but the Roku Express streams better then the amazon fire stick It doesn’t glitch so much and the pictures seems to be clear both brought in the UK and used in the UK we take them on our travels west Africa etc the Roku works better please tell me why this is
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nolabinn2542
I have both. Roku tv does not have internet ability to search for things. Roku does not have a download system for 3rd party apks.......And yes I have a vpn. So my solution is to put the firesitck on the back of the roku tv for 3rd party apks. and internet.
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I have both. Roku tv does not have internet ability to search for things. Roku does not have a download system for 3rd party apks.......And yes I have a vpn. So my solution is to put the firesitck on the back of the roku tv for 3rd party apks. and internet.
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KlasKay
Roku don't support Twitch.
And if someone is planning to use with Computer Monitor (instead of TV), then good luck controlling volume by physically reaching out to monitor buttons everytime. This is where Chromecast blows both Roku and Firestick away.
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Roku don't support Twitch.
And if someone is planning to use with Computer Monitor (instead of TV), then good luck controlling volume by physically reaching out to monitor buttons everytime. This is where Chromecast blows both Roku and Firestick away.
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davidbarr9203
I have both. Roku 2 in the living room, and Fire TV in the bedroom. I like them both, but I agree with him that there are pluses and minuses to both.
I like that there are more apps available for the Fire TV, but the Roku streams better.
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I have both. Roku 2 in the living room, and Fire TV in the bedroom. I like them both, but I agree with him that there are pluses and minuses to both.
I like that there are more apps available for the Fire TV, but the Roku streams better.
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SuperFritch42
Thanks for the great review. The search feature on Roku makes me not even want to consider the Firestick. Also, with Amazon having it's own streaming service, they will have a harder time getting and keeping certain competitor services.
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Thanks for the great review. The search feature on Roku makes me not even want to consider the Firestick. Also, with Amazon having it's own streaming service, they will have a harder time getting and keeping certain competitor services.
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STLFANSS
Don't make fun of my Express man, some of us barely have enough money to do anything with. I'm on disability so I budget everything out...i'm lucky I got one of those. If you wanna help a brother out with a nice new TV hey I'll take it.
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Don't make fun of my Express man, some of us barely have enough money to do anything with. I'm on disability so I budget everything out...i'm lucky I got one of those. If you wanna help a brother out with a nice new TV hey I'll take it.
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raymondchow8722
Can you install iQuiyi on Roku
Can you install BiliBili on Roku
Can you install Youku on Roku
Can you install TencentVideo on Roku
Roku is only for Americans who have fallen in turns on staying ahead of technology.
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Can you install iQuiyi on Roku
Can you install BiliBili on Roku
Can you install Youku on Roku
Can you install TencentVideo on Roku
Roku is only for Americans who have fallen in turns on staying ahead of technology.
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bluesky5384
I have a Roku tv and I love it. I’ve used a fire stick before for a while but I just prefer the Roku interface. I’m 32 but just prefer the simplicity of the interface compared to fire tv and I don’t care about modifying.
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I have a Roku tv and I love it. I’ve used a fire stick before for a while but I just prefer the Roku interface. I’m 32 but just prefer the simplicity of the interface compared to fire tv and I don’t care about modifying.
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ronronson7061
I always prefer products that aren't meant to push other things. My experience with Apple, Samsung, etc is they force you into using their own stuff. Give me pure Android OS or a device that's pure, over any of that nonsense
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I always prefer products that aren't meant to push other things. My experience with Apple, Samsung, etc is they force you into using their own stuff. Give me pure Android OS or a device that's pure, over any of that nonsense
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DMS-pq8ou
I have both the Fire tv 2nd Gen and a Roku ultra and even though the Ultra is slightly more powerful and faster I prefer the fire's basic interface And don't get me started on how bad the Plex and Emby apps are on the Ultra
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I have both the Fire tv 2nd Gen and a Roku ultra and even though the Ultra is slightly more powerful and faster I prefer the fire's basic interface And don't get me started on how bad the Plex and Emby apps are on the Ultra
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manikdesilva1
Great review thank you . you probably should have mentioned something about the accompanying apps that support each device personally I feel Roku has the better app which seamlessly integrate with The Tv experience
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Great review thank you . you probably should have mentioned something about the accompanying apps that support each device personally I feel Roku has the better app which seamlessly integrate with The Tv experience
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emgee3342
own both roku ultra 4k and amazon firetv 4k... been using the firetv more since roku has no Twitch support anymore.. really sad.. otherwise, I'd prob still be using the roku.
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own both roku ultra 4k and amazon firetv 4k... been using the firetv more since roku has no Twitch support anymore.. really sad.. otherwise, I'd prob still be using the roku.
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zacharylee1995
I think I Buy a Roku instead of a FireStick because I don't have Amazon to buy a FireStick, I so can't Wait to Buy a Roku whenever I get a Chance and I can't Wait
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I think I Buy a Roku instead of a FireStick because I don't have Amazon to buy a FireStick, I so can't Wait to Buy a Roku whenever I get a Chance and I can't Wait
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ANTHONY-rp3ud
ill take fire tv over roku hands down!! roku just plain sucks and most stuff you have to pay for and unlike amazon, it's harder to install third party apps!!!!!!
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ill take fire tv over roku hands down!! roku just plain sucks and most stuff you have to pay for and unlike amazon, it's harder to install third party apps!!!!!!
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guymitchell8056
You can't sideload apps/apk unknown sources on the Roku or add Kodi. Roku is for elderly people that doesn't care about paying for movies and apps lol
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You can't sideload apps/apk unknown sources on the Roku or add Kodi. Roku is for elderly people that doesn't care about paying for movies and apps lol
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merveilmeok2416
What is the next solution if I need to get rid of Roku Please let me the next 1 or 2
Roku makes me anger by the minute and doesn’t work well.
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What is the next solution if I need to get rid of Roku Please let me the next 1 or 2
Roku makes me anger by the minute and doesn’t work well.
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7freedomrider
No doubt Roku is paying you for this video. For that reason this video cancels itself out. I will look for another video where it's not so jaded.
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No doubt Roku is paying you for this video. For that reason this video cancels itself out. I will look for another video where it's not so jaded.
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tw350z7
I have a roku express HD and Fire TV Cube and I notice the audio from Netflix on the roku is stronger than audio from Netflix on the Fire TV Cube
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I have a roku express HD and Fire TV Cube and I notice the audio from Netflix on the roku is stronger than audio from Netflix on the Fire TV Cube
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EpicGamerWinXD69
technically Roku DOES support dolby vision, however that feature currently only exists on some Roku Tvs, just thought I'd clear that up
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technically Roku DOES support dolby vision, however that feature currently only exists on some Roku Tvs, just thought I'd clear that up
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TheMadisonHang
2:56 Brand Agnostic
first time i heard that one. i'll keep it in my vocabulary
its something i'm also aware of and value lol
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2:56 Brand Agnostic
first time i heard that one. i'll keep it in my vocabulary
its something i'm also aware of and value lol
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ortegajones4929
Roku media player is not very versatile and roku offers little to no other player app and no vlc. thats enough for me to decide.
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Roku media player is not very versatile and roku offers little to no other player app and no vlc. thats enough for me to decide.
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thedaddan717
Roku: simple, less busy, better search. - Fire: it's all about the side-loads and tweaks. I've got to have both in my house.
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Roku: simple, less busy, better search. - Fire: it's all about the side-loads and tweaks. I've got to have both in my house.
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mdh.3421
Roku for me, Firestick is just to much Amazon in my life. And you can also get 3rd party Roku remotes if you don’t like theirs.
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Roku for me, Firestick is just to much Amazon in my life. And you can also get 3rd party Roku remotes if you don’t like theirs.
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