Share this article
Improve this guide
5 Best Stick PCs For Streaming
5 min. read
Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
Share this article
Improve this guide
Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more
What are the best stick PCs that I can buy right now?
ASUS Chromebit CS10
If you want a device that fits in your hands and that will easily turn any HDMI device into a Chrome OS computer, then the V is the right choice for you.
It is a great stick PC for streaming online content such as Netflix, and can even support 4K content. More so, it features USB ports that lets you extend the storage even more via USB sticks.
Pros:
Cons:
Check Price
Intel Compute Stick CS125
The Intel Compute Stick is a very good device that you should consider if you want to enjoy a new level of home entertainment since it lets you transform any HDMI display into a full computer.
It comes with Windows 10 pre-installed and all you need to do to make it work is simply plug it in into an HDMI port-compatible display, or you can even use an HDMI adapter.
Pros:
Cons:
Check Price
Azulle Access Plus
In essence, a stick PC is a device that will turn any HDMI-compatible display into a PC, and that’s precisely what you’ll get if you buy the Azulle Access Plus.
It sports good enough stats to warrant its place on our list, and it comes at an affordable price. It features quite a large storage space that can also be expanded upon, making it great for carrying content around as well.
Pros:
Cons:
Check Price
ASUS VivoStick TS10-B017D
When they designed the ASUS VivoStick TS10-B017D, they probably looked at what stick PCs usually have problems with, and they focused on fixing just that.
The only entry on our list to have a built-in fan, the ASUS VivoStick TS10-B017D is great for usage over long periods of time, so binging and streaming media will not be a problem at all.
Pros:
Cons:
Check Price
W5 Pro
The W5 Pro occupies a spot on our list thanks to it being the most basic and budget-friendly stick PC given the specs that it brings.
While the capabilities that it sports are average, the fact that you can turn a TV or monitor into a mini-computer for such a low price is quite impressive.
Pros:
Cons:
Check Price
Closing thoughts on stick PCs for streaming
Stick computers are by design meant to be used for singular purposes, and streaming content off of the Internet is probably the most resource-intensive task of them all.
As such, if streaming is your primary concern, but you lack the funds to replace your regular TV with a Smart TV, then a stick PC can be the next best thing for you.
More about the topics:PC
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
User forum
0 messages
Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes
Comment*
Name*
Email*
Commenting as.Not you?
Save information for future comments
Comment
Δ
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
