Smart TV or streaming stick: which gives better value?
MIXEDMixed: useful for some people, depends on how you use it.
HARDWAREMost TVs are now smart, but their software often gets slow after a few years. A streaming stick can refresh an older TV cheaply.
Stick advantages
- Faster apps and longer software support
- Easy to upgrade later without replacing the TV
- Works on any TV with an HDMI port
When the TV's own apps are enough
On a new TV with a recent operating system, built-in apps are usually fine. Add a stick when the TV becomes sluggish or stops getting app updates.
