Article 73A2Z This Roku Streaming Stick Is a Simple Upgrade, and It’s on Sale for $16 Right Now

This Roku Streaming Stick Is a Simple Upgrade, and It’s on Sale for $16 Right Now

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For a lot of people, the appeal of a streaming stick is simple: You have an older TV that still works, but the software is dated or missing entirely. The Roku Streaming Stick HD (2025) fits that exact situation, and right now it's selling for $15.99 on Amazon. Marked down from $29.99, it's just a buck over its all-time low (according to price-trackers), and that makes it a tempting plug-and-play upgrade if you're tired of fiddling with HDMI cables or watching Netflix on a laptop screen. PCMag gave this streaming hub an excellent" rating, largely because it sticks to the basics and executes them well.

Roku Streaming Stick (2025) $15.99 at Amazon $29.99 Save $14.00 Get Deal images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1770129225.jpg images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1770129225.jpg Get Deal $15.99 at Amazon $29.99 Save $14.00

It runs Roku OS, a refreshingly simple interface compared to the ad-packed chaos of some other platforms. It's compatible with most major streaming services and even supports Apple AirPlay, meaning you can cast content straight from your iPhone or Mac without any workarounds. That said, there's no HDR or 4K support here, but that won't matter much on most 1080p TVs anyway. Power draw is only about 2.2 watts, which means it can likely run off your TV's USB port with no separate power adapter. That makes cable clutter easier to manage, especially behind smaller sets.

You get the standard Roku Voice Remote with shortcut buttons, volume control, and a built-in mic for voice search. That voice search is fine for pulling up shows, but it won't let you dim your lights or ask the weather-it's not Alexa or Google Assistant. This deal makes sense for a second TV, a bedroom setup, or for someone who just wants to stream The Bear without upgrading their entire setup.

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