Roku Streaming Stick Plus和Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K都是很棒的、价格合理的流媒体设备，拥有大量的内容库。每一个都让用户可以访问电视和电影必须提供的一些最佳节目，以及您在其他地方可能找不到的更多“隐藏”内容。
另一方面，Roku Streaming Stick Plus和Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K有时看起来非常相似，这使得很难确定两者中哪一个是更好的选择。简而言之，两者都是不错的选择，但您应该选择哪个取决于您的其他偏好。
两者都有大量内容
任何流媒体设备的主要关注点是它允许访问多少流媒体内容。(how much streaming content)毕竟，没有人愿意投资一种只能让他们流式传输数十种主要服务中的两种的产品，对吧？
好消息是Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K和Roku Streaming Stick Plus都有大量可用内容，包括所有主要的流媒体网络。您可以通过这两种设备访问Netflix、Hulu、Disney+以及您能想到的任何其他服务——当然，Prime Video凭借(Prime Video)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K占据中心位置。
不过， Roku Streaming Stick Plus(Roku Streaming Stick Plus)在内容方面确实有一点优势。它拥有比任何其他平台更多的频道，尽管其中许多频道只是YouTube 视频的精选列表(curated lists of YouTube videos)。这听起来可能不多，但很难错过找到可能不会出现在您的算法中的优质YouTube内容的机会。(YouTube)
Roku Streaming Stick Plus还允许用户访问Roku 频道(Roku Channel)：一个免费的、受广告支持的网络。这很像Pluto TV 或Peacock等免费网络。您可能会看到一些广告，但每个人都喜欢时不时地插播广告。
Roku Streaming Stick Plus是搜索(Search)之王(King)
尽管这两个平台都有优质的搜索引擎，但Roku Streaming Stick Plus显然占据了桂冠。它具有强大的搜索功能，可让您查找内容。如果您正在寻找一部电影并且它可以在流媒体服务上获得，Roku Streaming Stick Plus会找到它——句号。
您可以输入电影的名称，Roku将按从最便宜到最贵的降序列出该电影的每个提供者（免费和付费）。如果是需要从Amazon Prime租借的电影，您可以轻松查看价格。
搜索功能在加载单个服务和使用其内置搜索引擎检查内容方面为您节省了大量精力。您甚至可以搜索尚未安装的服务。
搜索功能也不仅限于电影名称。您可以搜索特定的演员或导演并观看某人的整个电影。如果您是某个演员的铁杆粉丝，那么这是了解他们所经历的一切的好方法。
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K拥有同样强大的搜索引擎，但它优先考虑Prime Video内容。Roku Streaming Stick Plus不在乎您使用什么服务，并且在这方面感觉更加用户友好。
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K 非常(Is Great)适合Prime用户
尽管 Roku Streaming Stick Plus 具有众多优势，但它并未将智能助手作为其编程的一部分。Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K让用户可以使用Alexa和她的许多技能(and her many skills)。除了控制智能家居、添加日历和类似选项等显而易见的功能外，Alexa只需一个简单的请求即可为您播放内容。
您可以要求Alexa播放特定的电影或节目、执行搜索等等。如果您正在看电影并看到一道特别美味的菜肴，您所要做的就是让Alexa将其添加到您的购物清单中。这是一个一体化的功能，特别有利于那些已经在亚马逊(Amazon)生态系统中的人。
两个平台都流式传输 4K
没有人可以否认4K 节目(4K programming)的吸引力，尤其是当您仔细看看像莫阿娜(Moana)这样的电影在大屏幕上以清晰、清晰的HDR显示的效果时。也就是说，它通常是有代价的。
Roku Streaming Stick Plus和Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K都提供尽可能高的分辨率以及HDR。Roku Streaming Stick Plus 售价 50 美元。亚马逊Fire TV Stick 4K(Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K)的价格相同（尽管在撰写本文时，限时优惠价格为 38 美元。）
随着 4K 电视变得越来越便宜，即使您还没有可以完全显示它的电视，也值得投资能够处理 4K 内容的流媒体棒。
哪个更容易使用？
与许多其他流媒体选项不同，Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K和Roku Streaming Stick Plus都包含遥控器。这使得它们在智能手机已成为事实上的控制设备的世界中独一无二。然而，它也使它对更广泛的人更具吸引力，尤其是那些对技术不太满意的人。
遥控器也包括语音控制。您可以简单地请求您想要的内容，这比浏览众多菜单要快。然而，真正的易用性归结为界面——在这方面，Roku Streaming Stick Plus胜出。
尽管 Roku Streaming Stick Plus 的界面有些陈旧，但它直观且易于理解。与Fire TV Stick 4K(Fire TV Stick 4K)相比，您可以更轻松地找到自己喜欢的流媒体服务。
哪个更好？
总的来说，Roku Streaming Stick Plus是一个更好的选择。它比Fire TV Stick 4K(Fire TV Stick 4K)更吸引人，特别是对于不太熟悉技术的人来说。易用性和搜索功能以及广泛的内容使Roku Streaming Stick Plus成为明智的选择。
另一方面，如果你经常使用亚马逊(Amazon)，拥有一个装满Alexa 产品(Alexa products)的智能家居，并且完全沉浸在亚马逊(Amazon)生态系统中，那么Fire TV Stick 4K绝对值得你考虑。顽固的亚马逊(Amazon)用户会发现Fire TV Stick 4K比Roku Streaming Stick Plus更有用。
Roku Streaming Stick Plus vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: Which is Better?
Both the Roku Streaming Stick Plus and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K are fantastic, affordable streaming devices with huge libraries of content. Each one gives users access to some of the best programming that TV and movies have to offer, as well as more “hidden” content that you might not find elsewhere.
On the other hand, both the Roku Streaming Stick Plus and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K can seem oddly similar at times, which makes it hard to narrow down which of the two is the better option. In short, both are great choices, but the one you should choose depends on your other preferences.
Both Have Loads of Content
The main concern with any streaming device is exactly how much streaming content it grants access to. After all, no one wants to invest in a product that will only let them stream two of the dozens of major services, right?
The good news is that both Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and Roku Streaming Stick Plus have large amounts of content available, including all the major streaming networks. You can access Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and any other service you can think of from either of these devices—although, naturally, Prime Video takes center stage with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K.
Roku Streaming Stick Plus does have a bit of a leg up in terms of content, though. It has more channels than any other platform out there, although many of those channels are just curated lists of YouTube videos. It might not sound like much, but it’s hard to pass up the chance to find quality YouTube content that might not otherwise show up in your algorithm.
Roku Streaming Stick Plus also provides users access to the Roku Channel: a free, ad-supported network. It’s a lot like free networks like Pluto TV or Peacock. You may see a few ads, but everyone likes a commercial break from time to time.
Roku Streaming Stick Plus Is the King of Search
Although both platforms have quality search engines, Roku Streaming Stick Plus clearly takes the crown. It has a robust search function that allows you to find content. If you’re looking for a movie and it’s available on a streaming service, Roku Streaming Stick Plus will find it—period.
You can type in the name of a movie, and Roku will list every provider of that film—free and paid—in descending order from least expensive to most expensive. If it’s a movie you need to rent off Amazon Prime, you can easily see the prices.
The search function saves you a lot of effort in terms of loading up individual services and using their built-in search engines to check for content. You can even search across services you don’t have installed.
The search function isn’t limited to just movie names, either. You can search for specific actors or directors and watch someone’s entire filmography. If you’re a hardcore fan of an actor, this is a great way to see everything they’ve ever been in.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K has a similarly robust search engine, but it prioritizes Prime Video content ahead of everything else. Roku Streaming Stick Plus doesn’t care what services you use, and feels more user-friendly in that regard.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Is Great for Prime Users
Despite Roku Streaming Stick Plus’s numerous strengths, it doesn’t include a smart assistant as part of its programming. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K gives users access to Alexa and her many skills. Aside from the obvious functions like controlling the smart home, adding to your calendar, and similar options, Alexa can play content for you with just a simple request.
You can ask Alexa to play a specific movie or show, perform a search, and much more. If you’re watching a movie and see a particularly tasty-looking dish, all you have to do is ask Alexa to add that to your shopping list. It’s an all-in-one function that particularly benefits those already in the Amazon ecosystem.
Both Platforms Stream 4K
No one can deny the appeal of 4K programming, especially when you take one look at just how good a movie like Moana looks on the big screen with crisp, clear HDR. That said, it often comes at a price.
Both the Roku Streaming Stick Plus and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K provide the highest possible resolution along with HDR. The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is available for $50. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is the same price (although at the time of writing, a limited-time deal put it at $38.)
With 4K TVs becoming more affordable day by day, it is worth investing in a streaming stick capable of handling 4K content, even if you don’t yet own a TV that can fully display it.
Which Is Easier to Use?
Unlike many other streaming options, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and Roku Streaming Stick Plus both include remotes. This makes them unique in a world where smart phones have become the de facto control devices. However, it also makes it more appealing to a wider range of people, especially those that aren’t as comfortable with technology.
The remotes include voice controls, too. You can simply request the content you want, which is faster than surfing through numerous menus. However, true ease of use boils down to the interface–and in that regard, the Roku Streaming Stick Plus wins.
Although the Roku Streaming Stick Plus’s interface is a bit dated, it is intuitive and easy to understand. You can more easily find your favorite streaming services than on the Fire TV Stick 4K.
Which Is Better?
Overall, Roku Streaming Stick Plus is a better purchase. It ticks more of the boxes that make it an appealing purchase than the Fire TV Stick 4K, especially to people who aren’t overly familiar with technology. The ease of use and search functionality, as well as the broad range of content, make Roku Streaming Stick Plus the clear choice.
On the other hand, if you regularly use Amazon, have a smart home full of Alexa products, and you’re fully immersed in the Amazon ecosystem, then the Fire TV Stick 4K is definitely worth your consideration. The diehard Amazon user will find more use out of the Fire TV Stick 4K than out of Roku Streaming Stick Plus.
