Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a deal on Roku's Streaming Stick+, which is down to $39 at various retailers. That's $10 off its typical going rate. The 4K- and HDR-ready streamer briefly fell to $29 during Black Friday and Cyber Monday last year, but this is tied for the lowest price we've seen from reputable retailers outside of that.
If you can't deal with the clunky interfaces that often come built into new smart TVs, the Streaming Stick+ is a good all-around option for streaming video up to 4K HDR. While we've given its chief competitor, Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K, a slight nod in the past, both streamers are worthwhile; the best choice is typically whichever is cheaper.To compare: the Fire TV Stick 4K's main advantages are its support for more advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision—the Streaming Stick+ only supports standard HDR10—and more robust voice search aided by the Alexa digital assistant. (It also has a Twitch app, which Roku doesn't.) Roku's OS can make certain apps look more dated from a design standpoint, but it's more neutral in recommending content—Amazon tends to push its own content first and foremost—and it doesn't inundate you with as many ads. The main appeal is that its UI is just simpler to navigate, with a focus on apps instead of shows, all laid out in a clean grid. It's a bit boring, but it's customizable and uncomplicated.
Beyond that, the Streaming Stick+ is still fast to load up apps, its remote is reliable, and it lets you listen to shows privately with its phone app. It's a breeze to setup, and it keeps a steady connection with 802.11ac Wi-Fi support. To be clear, neither it nor the Fire TV Stick 4K can really compare to higher-end devices like the Apple TV 4K or Nvidia Shield TV if you have a big library of local media or want more involved home theater features. But for those who get most of their movies and TV shows through streaming apps and just want a straightforward way to watch them on the cheap, without having to worry about performance issues, this is a good value.If you're all set on the streaming front, though, we also have deals on our top-rated Thunderbolt 3 dock, Doom Eternal, a variety of Amazon devices, Anker charging cables, and more. Have a look for yourself below.
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Top 10 deals of the day
- Roku Streaming Stick+ 4K HDR media streamer for $39 at Google Shopping, Amazon, and B&H (normally $50).
- CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 dock - 2x Thunderbolt 3, USB-C 3.1 Gen 1, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, 5x USB-A 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, SD, Gigabit Ethernet, digital optical audio, analog in/out, 87W charging for $229.99 at Amazon (normally $270).
- Doom Eternal (PS4, XB1, PC) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $55).
- Anker PowerLine II (3ft) USB-C to Lightning cable for $10.99 at Woot (normally $14.50).
- Anker Premium 7-in-1 USB-C hub - 2x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI (4K at 30Hz), 2x SD, 85W passthrough charging for $26.99 at Amazon (use code: ANKERHUB46 - normally $39.99).
- 55-inch Vizio M558-G1 (2019 model) 4K HDR LED TV + $100 Dell e-gift card for $529.99 at Dell (normally $630).
- Logitech G305 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse for $39.99 at Logitech (normally $50).
- Sony PlayStation Plus 1-year membership card for $34.99 at eBay (normally $59.99).
- Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (8GB, ads) e-reader for $94.99 at Amazon (normally $129.99).
- Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display for $49.99 at Amazon (normally $75).
Laptop and desktop PC deals
- Apple MacBook Air (2020) laptop - Intel Core i5-1030NG7, 13.3-inch 2560x1600, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, scissor keyboard switches for $1,199 at Amazon (normally $1,299).
- CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 dock - 2x Thunderbolt 3, USB-C 3.1 Gen 1, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, 5x USB-A 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, SDXC, Gigabit Ethernet, digital optical audio, analog in/out, 87W charging for $229.99 at Amazon (normally $270).
Video game deals
- Doom Eternal (PS4, XB1, PC) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $55).
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey (XB1, digital) for $14.99 at Microsoft (Deluxe Edition for $20 - normally $25).
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (XB1) for $29.99 at Amazon (PS4 copy for $35 - normally $40).
- Burnout Paradise Remastered (XB1, digital) for $4.99 at Microsoft (normally $15).
- Burnout Paradise Remastered (PC, Origin) for $2.99 at Amazon (normally $15).
- Persona 5: Royal Edition (PS4) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $59.99).
- The Outer Worlds (PS4, XB1) for $29.99 at Amazon (normally $35).
- Mortal Kombat 11 (Switch) for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $27).
- The Last Guardian (PS4) for $16.99 at Google Shopping and Best Buy (normally $19.99).
- Shadow of the Colossus (PS4) for $16.99 at Google Shopping and Best Buy (normally $19.99).
- Peggle 2 (XB1, digital) for $1.19 at Microsoft (normally $10).
- Dreams (PS4) for $29.99 at Amazon (normally $39.99).
- Splatoon 2 (Switch, digital) for $41.99 at Nintendo eShop (normally $49.99).
- Assassin's Creed Origins (XB1, digital) for $14.99 at Amazon (normally $20).
- The Sims 4 (PC, digital) for $4.99 at Amazon (normally $19.99).
- Battlefield 4 (PC, Origin) for $2.99 at Amazon (normally $15).
- Titanfall 2 (PC, Origin) for $2.99 at Amazon (normally $19.99).
- Mass Effect Trilogy (PC, Origin) for $8.99 at Amazon (normally $25).
- Pre-order: Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4, XB1, PC) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $59.99).
Gaming deals
- Logitech G305 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse for $39.99 at Logitech (normally $50).
- Razer Viper wired gaming mouse for $59.99 at Amazon (normally $60).
- Sony PlayStation Plus 1-year membership card for $34.99 at eBay (normally $59.99).
- New users only: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 1-month membership for $1 at Microsoft (normally $15).
TV and home entertainment deals
- Roku Streaming Stick+ 4K HDR media streamer for $39 at Google Shopping, Amazon, and B&H (normally $50).
- 55-inch Hisense H8G (2020 model) 4K HDR LED TV for $454.99 at Amazon (normally $550).
- 55-inch Vizio M558-G1 (2019 model) 4K HDR LED TV + $100 Dell e-gift card for $529.99 at Dell (normally $630).
- 55-inch TCL R625 (2019 model) 4K HDR LED Roku TV for $499.99 at Amazon (normally $549).
- 55-inch Sony X900F (2018 model) 4K HDR LED TV for $798 at Amazon (normally $925).
- Roku TV Wireless Speakers - only compatible with Roku TVs or Roku Smart Soundbar for $149.99 at Roku (normally $199.99).
Electronics deals
- Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $42.99 at Newegg (use code: 93XPJ65 - normally $59.99).
- Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (8GB, ads) e-reader for $94.99 at Amazon (normally $129.99).
- Amazon Kindle (ads) e-reader for $64.99 at Amazon (normally $89.99).
- Amazon Fire HD 8 (16GB, ads) tablet for $59.99 at Amazon (normally $75).
- Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB, ads) tablet for $109.99 at Amazon (normally $149.99).
- Amazon Fire 7 (16GB, ads) tablet for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $49.99).
- 7.9-inch Apple iPad Mini (64GB) tablet for $349 at Amazon (normally $384).
- 10.2-inch Apple iPad (32GB) tablet for $249.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $279).
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 5se (64GB) tablet for $349.99 at Amazon (normally $398).
- Kobo Clara HD (8GB) e-reader for $89.99 at Kobo (normally $119.99).
- Google Pixel 3a XL (64GB) unlocked smartphone for $349 at B&H (normally $450).
- Fitbit Inspire HR fitness tracker for $69.95 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $95).
- Fitbit Charge 3 fitness tracker for $99.95 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $125).
- Garmin Vivoactive 4S GPS smartwatch $269.99 at Garmin (normally $320).
- Garmin Vivofit 4 fitness tracker for $49.99 at Garmin and Amazon (normally $70).
Audio deals
- Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 (White) Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $299 at Amazon and B&H (normally $375).
- Apple AirPods Pro true wireless noise-cancelling headphones for $224.99 at Verizon (normally $249.99).
- Beats Powerbeats Pro true wireless earphones for $199.95 at Amazon (normally $249.95).
- UE Wonderboom 2 portable Bluetooth speaker for $69.99 at Amazon (normally $90).
- Marshall Kilburn II portable Bluetooth speaker for $219.99 at Amazon and B&H (normally $260).
- UE Megaboom 3 portable Bluetooth speaker for $149 at Amazon (normally $185).
- Bose SoundLink Color II portable Bluetooth speaker for $99 at Amazon and B&H (normally $129).
Smart home deals
- Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display for $49.99 at Amazon (normally $75).
- Amazon Echo Show 8 smart display for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $105).
- Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen) smart speaker for $24.99 at Woot (normally $40).
- Apple HomePod smart home speaker for $199.99 at Best Buy (normally $299).
- TP-Link Kasa HS200 (3-pack) smart light switch for $54.99 at Amazon (normally $65).
- Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) smart home speaker for $29 at B&H and Google Shopping (normally $49).
- Google Nest Thermostat E smart thermostat for $139 at Amazon (normally $169).
Accessories and miscellaneous deals
- Anker PowerLine II (3ft) USB-C to Lightning cable for $10.99 at Woot (normally $14.50).
- Anker PowerLine (5-pack) microUSB cable - 1ft, 6ft, 2x 3ft for $9.99 at Woot (normally $14).
- Anker Premium 7-in-1 USB-C hub - 2x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI (4K at 30Hz), 2x SD, 85W passthrough charging for $26.99 at Amazon (use code: ANKERHUB46 - normally $39.99).
- Prime only: Aukey PA-Y18 USB-C wall charger - 18W USB-C PD for $8.90 at Amazon (use code: 2ZZHSHAC - normally $15).
- Aukey PA-D1 USB-C wall charger - 30W USB-C PD, USB-A for $15.32 at Amazon (use code: E2TNFJXY - normally $22).
- Yubico Security Key USB-A 2FA security key for $18 at Amazon (normally $20).
- Mophie Powerstation AC portable battery pack - 100W AC, 30W USB-C PD, USB-A, 22,000mAh for $128 at Amazon (normally $195).
- DJI Osmo Mobile 3 smartphone gimbal for $89 at Amazon (normally $119).
- Anker PowerPort Strip PD 2 Mini USB power strip - 18W USB-C PD, 2x USB-A, 2x AC for $24.99 at Amazon (use code: ANKERPS2 - normally $33.99).
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