Kaleidescape Compact Terra 12 TB Movie Server: $10,995 Reviewer Kris Deering summed things up this way: “I was really impressed with not only the video quality of the Zappiti players, but the system's overall ease of use, from ripping titles in my disc library to the NAS, to navigating and selecting a movie.” Once your library is set up, it’s easy to browse and play music and movies anywhere in house, with artwork and detailed info at your fingertips. The setup we reviewed comprises two HDR (high dynamic range)-enabled 4K media players and the NAS Rip 4K HDR, a flexible network-attached storage device with eight hard-drive bays and a disc drive that makes digitizing any kind of disc a simple, plug-and-play affair.

(Posted 1/22/23, Read Full Review)įrom a company with an unusual name comes a unique product aimed at AV enthusiasts who crave a stress-free way to migrate treasured music and 4K movie discs to a rich digital environment with a user-friendly interface. A new processor makes possible improved picture quality, smoother streaming, and faster, more reliable scrolling and response to commands (via voice or the remote).

It’s essentially an Echo smart speaker and Fire TV Cube in one through which you can stream your favorite shows, summon Alexa, and control smart-home devices. The stylish third generation of Amazon’s Fire TV Cube brings new features and performance upgrades into the fold, making it an excellent streamer if your TV lacks onboard streaming apps and a no-brainer upgrade to the previous generation Cube. Also, if you have a Samsung TV that supports HDR10+, you might want to think about getting the new model. If you are invested in the Apple ecosystem, the Apple TV 4K should be the streamer you use. It still has great sound and picture quality, but the processor is faster and it supports HDR 10+. The Apple TV 4K 3rd generation is a must-have for anyone with an iPhone or other Apple device. With its Roku OS simplicity and surprisingly good performance for an HD streamer, the Roku Express HD player is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a budget device to go with a second TV.

Media players for 4k videos