Sky Sports, NOW, Watch NRL, Kayo, Super League+ and BBC iPlayer all run as apps on these. The cheapest way to turn an HDMI TV into a smart streaming setup — typically £30–£70 / A$50–A$100.
Best all-rounder. Runs every UK and AU streaming app — Sky Sports, NOW, BBC iPlayer, Super League+, Watch NRL, Kayo. 4K HDR, Wi-Fi 6 for stable streams on busy networks. Ships with Alexa voice remote.
View on Amazon ↗Strong alternative if you live in the Google ecosystem or use an Android phone. Casts directly from your phone or runs streaming apps natively. Carries NOW, Watch NRL, Kayo, Sky Go, BBC iPlayer.
View on Amazon ↗Simplest interface, fastest boot times. Carries the major UK and US streaming apps. The cheapest 4K stick in some markets and famously brand-neutral — no nudging you toward Amazon's or Google's services.
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