The Apple TV 4K is my favorite streaming device on the market, but even I'm aware of its limitations. I have an aging first-gen device that dates back to 2017, and it's starting to miss out on new features, so the writing is on the wall. While it makes perfect sense for me to upgrade to the newest third-gen model, rumors about the upcoming fourth-gen have me hesitant to pull the trigger.
With a TV in my basement in need of a streaming device of some sort, my plan was to get a new Apple TV 4K, move my old one to the bedroom, and then move the Google Chromecast 4K currently in my bedroom down to the basement. After seeing $35 in reward certificates at Best Buy and a 2024 Roku Ultra on sale for $80, I decided to scrap those plans completely and get the Roku. Only time will tell how it pays off for me, but so far, so good.