Snap up an Amazon Fire TV Stick rival for £5 as deal sells fast

The Roku Express stick is only £5 if shoppers stack these two deals together

Amazon Fire TV Sticks are probably some of the most versatile devices on the market for those wanting to upgrade their smart TVs. But there’s a great deal that shoppers can grab on an Amazon Fire TV Stick rival for only £5.

The Roku Express HD streaming stick is one of the closest rivals to the Fire TV Stick due to its similarities and, of course, its looks and appearance, but there are many differences to consider.

One of the best things shoppers prefer about the Roku device is the interface. Many shoppers and reviewers claim the Roku has a much cleaner and clearer interface than the Amazon rival. When it comes to content, there’s also a wider range of apps to pick from.

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It’s also not part of the Amazon ecosystem so unless shoppers are a huge fan of Alexa and being in the Amazon ecosystem, Roku could be an option. In terms of specs, the device allows viewers to watch in 1080p and has a huge range of apps and channels including iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play and STV.

Streaming-wise, there’s also Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, NOW TV, STV, Google Play Movies & TV, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, Sky News, Pluto TV, BBC Sport, Rakuten, Crunchyroll, and Hayu. For music lovers, there’s even Spotify, Deezer, Tidal and TuneIn Radio.

Thanks to TopCashback, shoppers can get the device for slightly less than £5. Buying the device from Currys, but through TopCashback’s links, will give shoppers a proportion of their money back, as we explain below.

Here’s how to get a Roku Stick for £5:

• Begin by signing up as a new member via this TopCashback link.
• Find Currys on the site and hit ‘Get Cashback Now’
• Shop and check out as usual on the Currys website with the Roku stick in your basket
• Cashback will track and pop up in your TopCashback account within seven working days of the transaction

In total, new members of TopCashback and all customers of Currys will get £4.82 after cashback. For those who want to get a better upgrade for their streaming stick, the Roku 4K Stick is currently £44.99 on Argos.

It has glowing reviews and offers a different take on the Amazon Fire Stick at a higher price. There’s also Google’s 4K Streamer Kit, which costs £99.99. It’s speedy and sleek and allows shoppers to watch all the shows with all the apps they need.

Reviewers have been in love with the Roku Express, with more than 1000 reviews. One reviewer said: “Roku Express is way better than its rivals. Connection to Wi-Fi is so easy and never drops out like my last streaming stick.

“It is also much faster and reliable than others, and it broadcasts in HD where available”. Another reviewer added: “Good low-cost solution for streaming multiple TV services.

“We especially like the simplified remote control. Set up is easy, but you do need to open a Roku account using a credit card; however, PIN protection helps limit the risk of unintended (or unauthorized) purchases.”

However, not everyone was super pleased because of the lack of controls with the Roku remote. One shopper added: “It was really easy to set up and use, as well as the simplicity of finding and setting up streaming services via Roku.

“But the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it doesn’t have a power button or volume controls, which meant I still had to” use my TV remote as well as the Roku remote, which was a bit of a nuisance having to keep two remotes handy rather than just one.