Tivo Stream 4K - Streams every service in 5.1 (or Atmos Dolby Digital+ if service supports it). HBOMax streams in 2-channel PCM!!! Returned it. Works well for people that want a simpler menu/interface to just navigate to each of their streaming services without a lot of other stuff/recommendations in your face. Roku Streaming Stick + - A close competitor to the latest Chromecast with Google TV. If you have a mid to high range AVR, it can spoof surround though quite well using DTS Neo 6 or Dolby Pro Logic 2 but still not as "clean" as a true 5.1 source signal. However over the past three weeks with the goal of finally cutting the Comcast/Xfinity cable (which I did and am saving $80/month), this is my experience in a nutshell.Ĭhromecast with Google TV - YouTube TV & Hulu stream in 2-channel PCM. The Chromecast for Google TV has a well-designed interface, especially if you are willing to use their YouTube TV service for all your live channels as it is well integrated. I've been into Home Theater for 30 years and try to keep up with everything, get best bang for the buck, make sure I'm using all my equipment to its fullest potential. If you are an Apple device user, stick with Apple, otherwise.
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