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Amazon Fire TV Sticks are arguably some of the most adaptable devices on the market for those wishing to enhance their smart TVs. However, there’s a fantastic £5 deal that viewers can get on one of the top rivals of the Amazon Fire TV Stick, currently selling for £39.99.
The Roku Express HD streaming stick is one of the closest competitors to the Fire TV Stick due to its similarities and, naturally, its looks and appearance, but there are numerous differences to consider.
One of the best aspects shoppers favour about the Roku device is the interface. Many shoppers and reviewers say that the Roku has a much cleaner and clearer interface than its Amazon rival.
When it comes to content, there’s also a broader range of apps to choose from. You can take a look at the Top Cashback deal here or read on to find out more.
It’s also not part of the Amazon ecosystem so, unless shoppers are a massive fan of Alexa and being part of Amazon, Roku could be an option. In terms of spec, the device allows viewers to watch in 1080p and has a vast range of apps and channels including iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play and STV, reports the Mirror.
Streaming-wise, there’s also Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, NOW TV, STV, Google Play Movies and TV, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, Sky News, Pluto TV, BBC Sport, Rakuten, Crunchyroll, and Hayu. For music enthusiasts, there’s even Spotify, Deezer, Tidal and TuneIn Radio.
Thanks to TopCashback, shoppers can get the device for slightly less than £5. Purchasing the device from Currys, but through TopCashback’s links, will give shoppers a proportion of their money back, as we explain below.
In total, new TopCashback members and all Currys customers will receive £4.82 following cashback. Those seeking a bigger upgrade for their streaming device can find the Roku 4K Stick currently priced at £44.99 at Argos.
It boasts outstanding reviews and provides an alternative approach to the Amazon Fire Stick. There’s also Google’s 4K Streamer Kit, which retails for £99.99, again at Argos.
It’s swift and stylish and enables shoppers to view all programmes with all the applications they require.
Viewers have been delighted with the Roku Express which has had over 1000 positive reviews.
One said: “Roku Express is way better than its rivals. Connection to Wi-Fi is so easy and never drops out like my last streaming stick.
“It is also much faster and reliable than others, and it broadcasts in HD where available”.
Another user said: “Good low-cost solution for streaming multiple TV services.
“We especially like the simplified remote control. Set up is easy, but you do need to open a Roku account using a credit card; however, PIN protection helps limit the risk of unintended (or unauthorized) purchases.”
Nevertheless, not everyone was entirely satisfied due to the limited controls with the Roku remote. One customer remarked: “It was really easy to set up and use, as well as the simplicity of finding and setting up streaming services via Roku.
“But the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it doesn’t have a power button or volume controls, which meant I still had to” use my TV remote as well as the Roku remote, which was a bit of a nuisance having to keep two remotes handy rather than just one.
