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10 Best streaming media players in Canada
Best Choice01FormulerFormuler Z12 Ultra-4K Streaming Media Player, Android 12, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HDR10+, Gigabit LAN, WiFi 6E, 4GB RAM, 128GB ROM, Bluetooth Backlight Voice Remote
Main highlights- Simple and Elegant Home Screen. No ads, no clutter. Customize your home screen with your favorite apps and contents, including direct access to MYTVOnline3 for the ultimate streaming experience.
- Next-Gen Flagship Performance. Powered by a high-performance quad-core processor, 4GB DDR4 RAM, and 128GB storage, Z12 Ultra delivers ultra-fast navigation, seamless multitasking, and space for all your favorite apps and recordings.
- Next-Gen Connectivity. Equipped with Gigabit LAN and WiFi 6E (AX) for faster, more stable, and interference-free streaming—ideal for 4K and beyond.
- Formuler Remote App. Customize and update your remote seamlessly through the dedicated app, with regular updates that add smarter controls and features.
- Expanded Remote Control. The all-new GTV-BT3 Bluetooth Voice Remote features backlit keys, programmable hotkeys, “Find My Remote” support, and an ergonomic design for total control—even in the dark.
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Enjoy cinematic 4K playback with ultra-vivid colors, deeper contrast, and immersive 3D surround sound that places you right in the middle of the action.
- Compact and Stylish Design. Sleek black and rose-gold accents with ultra-low power consumption (0.5W standby), designed to blend into any modern home entertainment setup.
- Advanced Decoding Technology. Supports 4K 60fps 10-bit playback with AV1, H.265 (HEVC), H.264, and HDR formats including HDR10+ and HLG, ensuring compatibility with the latest streaming and live broadcast standards.
9.8Exceptional
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- 02NVIDIA
NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro | 4K HDR Streaming Media Player, High Performance, Dolby Vision, 3GB RAM, 2x USB, Works with Alexa, Black
9.6Exceptional
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Value for Money03RokuRoku Ultra 2024 | The Ultimate Streaming Player - 4K Streaming Device with HDR10+, Dolby Vision & Atmos - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi 6 - Rechargeable Voice Remote Pro with Backlit Buttons - Free & Live TV
31% OffMain highlights- Unbelievably free TV: Enjoy 100+ live channels, local news and weather, trending TV and more—totally free
- Ultra-speedy streaming: Roku Ultra is 30% faster than any other Roku player, delivering a lightning-fast interface and apps that launch in a snap
- The ultimate Roku remote: The rechargeable Roku Voice Remote Pro offers backlit buttons, hands-free voice controls and a lost remote finder
- Simple set-up: Just plug it in and play your favourites on any TV
- Just keeps getting better: Get the newest apps, features and more with automatic software updates
- Everything you love about TV, but better: The Roku experience is made for fast, easy access to the entertainment you love with a user-friendly interface
- Endless entertainment: Stream what you love, including the most popular apps, the best selection of free stuff to watch and so many new ways to find your next favourite show
- Cinematic streaming: This TV streaming device brings the movie theatre to your living room with spectacular 4K, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision picture alongside immersive Dolby Atmos audio
- Bluetooth headphone mode: Pair your favorite headphones directly to your Roku Ultra to crank up the volume without waking the house
9.4Excellent
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- 04Google
Google TV Streamer (4K) - Fast Streaming Entertainment With Voice Search Remote - Watch Movies, Shows, Live TV, and Netflix in 4K HDR - Smart Home Control - 32 GB Storage - Porcelain
Main highlights- Personalized finds for the whole fam: It's easy to find new things to watch, with tailored recommendations for everyone in your home based on individual interests, viewing habits and more.
- Manage your home without missing a scene: It's even easier to control your connected smart home devices from your TV with the new home panel.
- Lost remote? Your search is over: End the frustration of misplacing your remote. Now you can make it ring simply by pressing a button on your Google TV Streamer or asking Google.
- Everything that you stream, on one screen: See movies and TV shows from all your services right on your home screen.1 No more jumping back and forth between apps to decide what to watch.
9.3Excellent
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- 05Roku
Roku® Streaming Stick™ Plus 2025 – 4K and HDR Roku Streaming Device for TV with Voice Remote – Free and Live TV
25% OffMain highlights- Unbelievably free live TV: Enjoy 200+ TV channels with live news and weather, sport coverage and more – totally free.
- Take your favourite TV with you: With this player’s portable design, you can take your TV on the go when travelling – without logging in on someone else’s device.
- Quick and easy set-up: Just power up your device, connect to the internet and dive into a world of streaming. 1Based on hours streamed—Hypothesis Group
- No more juggling remote controls: Power up your TV, adjust the volume and control your Roku device with one remote control. Use your voice to quickly search, play entertainment and more
- Home sweet home screen: Jump right in with a home screen that easily gets you to what you want to watch, fast.
- Compact without compromises: Our sleek design won’t block neighbouring HDMI ports, and it can even be powered by your TV’s USB port. Simply plug it into the back of your TV and it stays out of sight. No plug socket, no extra cords, no clutter.
- All the top apps: Never ask ‘Where’s that streaming?’ again. Now all the top apps are in one place, so you can always stream your favourite shows, films and more.
- 4K streaming made simple: With "Canada’s #1 TV streaming platform", exploring popular apps – plus lots of free films, shows and live TV – is as easy as it is fun. "Based on hours streamed—Hypothesis Group"
- 4K picture quality: With Roku Streaming StickTM Plus, watch your favourites with brilliant 4K picture and vivid HDR colour.
9.1Excellent
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- 06Roku
Roku® Streaming Stick™ 2025 - HD Roku Streaming Device for TV with Voice Remote - Free & Live TV
Main highlights- Unbelievably free live TV: Enjoy 200+ TV channels with live news and weather, sport coverage and more – totally free.
- The sleek design of the Roku Streaming Stick won’t block neighbouring HDMI ports, and it can even be powered by your TV’s USB port. Simply plug it into the back of your TV and it stays out of sight. No plug socket, no extra cords, no clutter.
- Take your favourite TV with you: With this player’s portable design, you can take your TV on the go when travelling – without logging in on someone else’s device.
- Quick and easy set-up: Just power up your device, connect to the internet and dive into a world of streaming.
- No more juggling remote controls: Power up your TV, adjust the volume and control your Roku device with one remote control. Use your voice to quickly search, play entertainment and more.
- Home sweet home screen: Jump right in with a home screen that easily gets you to what you want to watch, fast.
- HD streaming made simple: With "Canada’s #1 TV streaming platform", exploring popular apps – plus lots of free films, shows and live TV – is as easy as it is fun. "Based on hours streamed – Hypothesis Group"
- All the top apps: Never ask ‘Where’s that streaming?’ again. Now all the top apps are in one place, so you can always stream your favourite shows, films and more.
9.0Excellent
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- 07NVIDIA
Nvidia Shield Android Tv 4K HDR Streaming Media Player, Dolby Vision, Google Assistant Built-In, Works With Alexa, Black
8.9Very Good
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- 08Amazon
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (newest model), streaming device, supports Wi-Fi 6E, free & live TV without cable or satellite
Main highlights- The first-ever streaming stick with Fire TV Ambient Experience lets you display over 2,000 pieces of museum-quality art and photography.
- Stream more than 1.2 million movies and TV episodes. Watch favourites from Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Crave, and more, plus listen to millions of songs. Subscription fees may apply.
- Play Xbox games, no console required – Stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Hogwarts Legacy, Outer Worlds 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, and hundreds of games on your Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Xbox Game Pass via cloud gaming. Xbox Game Pass subscription and compatible controller required. Each sold separately.
- Fire TV Stick 4K Max has 16GB of storage—double that of Fire TV Stick 4K Plus and our other streaming sticks, for even more apps, games and downloads.
- Enjoy the show in 4K Ultra HD, with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and immersive Dolby Atmos audio.
- Enjoy smoother 4K streaming with Wi-Fi 6E support, even when other devices are connected to your router.
- Enjoy fluid gameplay and fast-rendering graphics with a lightning-fast processor. Access popular games with an Amazon Luna subscription—no console required.
- Elevate your entertainment experience with a powerful processor for lightning-fast app starts and fluid navigation.
- Control your TV and connected devices with an upgraded remote that includes voice control, a recents button, and dedicated channel buttons to surf live TV.
8.8Very Good
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- 09LIVIN
Streaming Media Players
Main highlights- Streaming Media Player, Wireless HDMI Transmitter and Receiver
8.6Very Good
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- 10fnetic
4K HD Digital Media Player, TV MP4 Video Player for USB Drive/Micro SD Card, Auto Playback, Digital Signage, H.265/HEVC, Optical/HDMI/AV Output, Grey
Main highlights- Warm Tip: Some high-capacity USB hard drives may require an external 12V power source due to varying power demands. Please consult your drives’seller for assistance.
- Versatile Playback Options: Photos and videos can play in sequence, while music supports shuffle mode. The digital video player supports auto-play, resumes playback from where you left off, and offers repeat and shuffle playback. The mini and portable media player is perfect for home theaters, offices or digital signage.
- Dual USB Ports: Supports reading from micro SD cards, USB flash drives and USB hard drives. While it features two USB 2.0 ports for connecting multiple devices (such as keyboards, mice, flash drives and printers), only one drive can be read at a time. Compatible with FAT32, exFAT and NTFS file formats (MAC-formatted drives are not supported).
- Customizable Advertising Subtitles: During autoplay video playback, you can set the subtitles by adjusting position, size and color. The scrolling text runs in a continuous loop, perfect for promotional content. The hdmi player features a high-end zinc alloy casing for excellent heat dissipation and long-lasting durability.
- Advanced H.265 Decoding: The hdmi media players for TV supports H.265/HEVC decoding, delivering smooth 4K@30Hz playback and data rates up to 200Mbps. Compared to H.264 decoding and 1080P resolution, The USB media player 4k provides sharp visuals, smooth playback and efficient use of bandwidth with minimal buffering.
- 4K HD Media Player: The 4K media player allows you to play videos, music and photos from USB drives or microSD cards on any TV (old or new). Connect it to your TV, monitor or projector via HDMI to enjoy crisp 4K resolution, and hook it up to speakers or amplifiers using Optical output to experience up to 7.1-channel surround sound.
8.5Good
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