The Chromecast Ultra fits the bill if you want beautiful visuals at a low price, but nagging design and interface issues hold it back.

TiVo Stream 4K is an affordable streaming device with high-quality video, but it's not a compelling buy over rivals.

Quibi is what happens when streaming TV is optimized for your phone.

The Xfinity Flex is a free streaming box that is a work in progress.

Thanks to its intuitive interface, superior discovery features and powerful DVR, Sony PlayStation Vue is very close to being a cable killer.

Star Trek: Picard's first episode, Remembrance, is a strong start to a Star Trek series that focuses more on character than sci-fi.

The Roku Ultra (2019) boasts a more powerful processor than its predecessor and a much better remote control.

The Roku Ultra LT offers the best features of Roku's highest-end streaming player for a reasonable price.

The AirTV Mini might be of interest to heavy Sling TV users. Otherwise, it's just another underwhelming Android TV box.

Dish customers would be wise to upgrade to the Hopper 3, which can record up to 16 shows at once, streams 4K, and lets you watch four games at the same time.