Chris Weldon
Streaming devices, cord-cutting guides, and live TV comparisons
10+ years covering consumer streaming technology; hands-on tested 300+ devices and services
Chris Weldon has spent over a decade helping people untangle the mess of cables, contracts, and streaming apps that replaced traditional cable. He has personally tested hundreds of streaming devices, antennas, and live TV services — and his core conviction is that cord-cutting should save you money and complexity, not add to it. When he is not benchmarking buffering speeds or comparing remote ergonomics, he writes the guides and reviews that CordCutterPro readers rely on to make confident buying decisions.
Articles by Chris Weldon(94)
Roku Streaming Stick 4K vs Roku Express 4K+ 2026 — Which Roku Should You Buy?
Roku Streaming Stick 4K vs Roku Express 4K+ — both are Roku, $49 vs $39. We break down the $10 difference and which Roku goes in which room of your home.
Tubi Review 2026: The Best Free Streaming Service?
Is Tubi worth using in 2026? Our full Tubi review covers the content library, ad experience, device support, and how it compares to Pluto TV and Peacock Free.
Apple TV 4K vs Chromecast with Google TV
Apple TV 4K vs Chromecast with Google TV — is the Chromecast's aging hardware still worth considering against the premium Apple TV?
Apple TV 4K vs Fire TV Cube: Premium Streaming Showdown 2026
Apple TV 4K vs Fire TV Cube — both cost over $100 and both target different ecosystems.
Apple TV 4K vs Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Apple TV 4K costs $70 more than the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Is the difference worth it? We compare performance, picture quality, and who should buy which.
Apple TV 4K vs Fire TV Stick 4K
Apple TV 4K vs Fire TV Stick 4K — $129 vs. $49. Apple's polished premium device vs. Amazon's capable budget stick.
Apple TV 4K vs NVIDIA Shield TV Pro
Apple TV 4K vs NVIDIA Shield TV Pro: we compare specs, performance, app ecosystems, and price to find which premium streamer is worth your money.
Apple TV 4K vs onn 4K Streaming Box
Apple TV 4K vs onn 4K Streaming Box — $130 vs. $20. The ultimate streaming device price gap comparison. We explain who each device is actually built for.
Apple TV 4K vs Roku Express 4K+
Apple TV 4K vs Roku Express 4K+ — the widest price gap in this comparison set.
Apple TV 4K vs Roku Streaming Stick 4K
Apple TV 4K vs Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $130 vs. $49. Is the Apple TV worth 3x the price?
Apple TV 4K vs Roku Ultra: Premium Showdown 2026
Apple TV 4K vs Roku Ultra — same premium tier, very different philosophies.
Best TV Antennas for Cord Cutters in 2026
Cut the cord without losing local channels. The best indoor and amplified TV antennas for ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and PBS in HD — ranked by performance and value.
Chromecast with Google TV vs Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Chromecast with Google TV vs Fire TV Stick 4K Max — two sub-$100 streamers from rival tech giants.
Chromecast with Google TV vs Fire TV Stick 4K
Chromecast with Google TV vs Fire TV Stick 4K — Google Assistant vs Alexa, Google Cast vs Prime Video.
Chromecast with Google TV vs onn 4K Streaming Box
Chromecast with Google TV vs onn 4K Streaming Box — both run Google TV, but one costs $99 and one costs $20.
Chromecast with Google TV vs Roku Express 4K+
Chromecast with Google TV vs Roku Express 4K+ — $60 gap between Google's ecosystem device and Roku's budget neutral stick.
Chromecast with Google TV vs Roku Streaming Stick 4K
Chromecast with Google TV vs Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $99 Google device vs $49 neutral Roku stick.
Fire TV Cube vs Chromecast with Google TV
Fire TV Cube vs Chromecast with Google TV — Alexa vs. Google Assistant, Amazon vs. Google ecosystem.
Fire TV Cube vs Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Fire TV Cube vs Fire TV Stick 4K Max — both Amazon, same Fire OS, very different price tags.
Fire TV Cube vs Fire TV Stick 4K
Fire TV Cube vs Fire TV Stick 4K — both Amazon, both Fire OS, but one costs $139 and one costs $49.
Fire TV Cube vs NVIDIA Shield TV Pro: Power User Battle 2026
Fire TV Cube vs NVIDIA Shield TV Pro — two powerful premium streamers with different strengths.
Fire TV Cube vs onn 4K Streaming Box
Fire TV Cube vs onn 4K Streaming Box — Amazon's premium flagship vs Walmart's house-brand.
Fire TV Cube vs Roku Express 4K+
Fire TV Cube ($139) vs Roku Express 4K+ ($39) — a $100 gap between Amazon's premium flagship and Roku's budget streamer.
Fire TV Cube vs Roku Streaming Stick 4K
Fire TV Cube vs Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $139 premium device vs $49 neutral stick.
Fire TV Cube vs Roku Ultra: Premium Streamer Showdown 2026
Fire TV Cube vs Roku Ultra — both over $100, very different strengths. Alexa vs. platform neutrality, Wi-Fi 6E vs. Ethernet standard, HDMI-in vs.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Fire TV Stick 4K
Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Fire TV Stick 4K — both Amazon, both 4K, but the Max costs ~$10 more.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs onn 4K Streaming Box
Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs onn 4K Streaming Box — Amazon's best-value stick vs Walmart's house-brand.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Roku Express 4K+
Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Roku Express 4K+ — Amazon's best-value stick vs Roku's budget device.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Roku Streaming Stick 4K
Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Roku Streaming Stick 4K — the two best mid-range streamers go head-to-head. Same price, different platforms.
Fire TV Stick 4K vs onn 4K Streaming Box
Fire TV Stick 4K vs onn 4K Streaming Box — Amazon's standard 4K stick vs Walmart's house-brand.
Fire TV Stick 4K vs Roku Express 4K+
Fire TV Stick 4K vs Roku Express 4K+ — two budget-friendly 4K streamers at very similar prices.
How to Watch Local Channels Without Cable in 2026 (Free &
Watch ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and PBS without paying for cable. We cover every method — from free OTA antennas to live TV streaming apps — with real costs.
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro vs Chromecast with Google TV
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro vs Chromecast with Google TV — both run Android TV, but one costs $199 and one costs $99.
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro vs Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Is the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro worth $140 more than the Fire TV Stick 4K Max?
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro vs Fire TV Stick 4K
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro vs Fire TV Stick 4K — a $150 gap and completely different use cases.
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro vs onn 4K Streaming Box
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro vs onn 4K Streaming Box — a $180 price gap.
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro vs Roku Express 4K+
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro vs Roku Express 4K+ — the most extreme value gap in our comparison set. A power user's device vs. a budget streamer.
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro vs Roku Streaming Stick 4K
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro ($199) vs Roku Streaming Stick 4K ($49) — a $150 gap for very different users.
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro vs Roku Ultra
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro vs Roku Ultra — two premium streamers for very different users.
Roku Express 4K+ vs onn 4K Streaming Box
Roku Express 4K+ vs onn 4K Streaming Box — both budget-friendly 4K streamers under $40. Roku's neutral platform vs Google TV from Walmart.
Roku Express vs Fire TV Stick
Roku Express 4K+ vs Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite head-to-head. Same price range, very different experiences. Here's which one to buy.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K vs Fire TV Stick 4K
Roku Streaming Stick 4K vs Fire TV Stick 4K — two ~$49 streaming sticks competing for the same buyer.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K vs onn 4K Streaming Box
Roku Streaming Stick 4K vs onn 4K Streaming Box — $49 Roku vs $20 Walmart. Roku's neutral platform vs Google TV from Walmart.
Roku Ultra vs Chromecast with Google TV
Roku Ultra vs Chromecast with Google TV — same price bracket, very different philosophies.
Roku Ultra vs Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Roku Ultra vs Fire TV Stick 4K Max — the most direct premium competitor matchup.
Roku Ultra vs Fire TV Stick 4K
Roku Ultra ($99) vs Fire TV Stick 4K ($49) — double the price, but is the Roku Ultra worth it? We break down what the extra $50 buys and who should spend more.
Roku Ultra vs onn 4K Streaming Box
Roku Ultra vs onn 4K Streaming Box — Roku's flagship vs Walmart's house-brand.
Roku Ultra vs Roku Express 4K+
Roku Ultra vs Roku Express 4K+ — both are Roku, but one costs $99 and one costs $39. We explain what the $60 premium buys and who should spend more.
Roku Ultra vs Roku Streaming Stick 4K
Roku Ultra vs Roku Streaming Stick 4K — same platform, same picture quality, $50 difference.
4K HDR: What You Actually Need to Watch It (2026 Guide)
Not every 4K TV and streaming device delivers true HDR.
Best Free Streaming Services by Genre (2026)
The best free streaming services depend entirely on what you watch.
Best Premium Streaming Devices 2026
Based on our research and published benchmarks, here are the best premium streaming devices worth buying in 2026.
Best Streaming Device for Audiophiles in 2026
Audiophiles demand correct Dolby Atmos passthrough, lossless audio support, and zero signal degradation between the streaming device and the AV processor.
Best Streaming Device for Home Theatre in 2026
A true home theatre setup demands the best picture quality, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos passthrough, and a fast processor.
Best Streaming Device for Multi-Room Setups in 2026
Equipping multiple TVs in your home? We compare the best streaming devices for multi-room setups — balancing cost, ecosystem lock-in, and ease of use.
How to Set Up Dolby Atmos Streaming (Step-by-Step Guide)
Get Dolby Atmos sound from Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ on your home theater. This guide covers compatible devices, soundbars, and the exact setup steps.
Samsung TV Plus vs Roku Channel vs Pluto TV (2026)
Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV are the three biggest built-in free streaming services.
Tubi vs Pluto TV
Tubi vs Pluto TV — the two biggest free streaming services go head-to-head. Same price (free), very different experiences. Here's which one deserves your time.
YouTube TV Raises Price to $82.99/Month Starting April 2026
YouTube TV raised its price to $82.99/month in April 2026. Is it still worth it — or time to switch?
Roku OS 15 Rolls Out With Redesigned Home Screen and Smart
Roku's biggest software update in years brings a cleaner home screen, AI-powered recommendations, and faster app launches to all Roku devices.
Caavo Control Center Review
The Caavo Control Center was a universal streaming hub that unified Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and cable into one interface.
Netflix Reportedly Testing Free Ad-Supported Tier in Select
Reports suggest Netflix is testing a completely free, ad-supported tier in Southeast Asia. Here's what we know and what it could mean for US cord-cutters.
Fire TV Cube Review (2026)
The Fire TV Cube is Amazon's flagship streaming device — hands-free Alexa, Wi-Fi 6E, 4K Dolby Vision, and HDMI-in for cable box control.
YouTube TV vs FuboTV (2026)
YouTube TV and FuboTV are both top-tier live TV services built around sports. Here's how they compare on price, sports channels, 4K, and NFL Sunday Ticket.
Roku Ultra Review (2026)
The Roku Ultra is the best streaming device for most people — fast performance, Dolby Vision and Atmos, ethernet, a headphone jack on the remote, and...
Sling TV vs DirecTV Stream (2026)
Sling TV is the cheapest live TV streaming service. DirecTV Stream has the most channels.
HDHomeRun Flex 4K Review (2026): The Power User's OTA DVR
The HDHomeRun Flex 4K is a 4-tuner network OTA tuner that streams live TV to any device. Here's who should buy it over Tablo — and who shouldn't.
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro Review (2026)
The NVIDIA Shield TV Pro is the undisputed performance king of streaming devices — AI upscaling, GeForce NOW gaming, Plex server, and true 4K Dolby Vision.
Tablo 4th Gen DVR Review (2026)
The Tablo 4th Gen over-the-air DVR streams and records free local channels to any device in your home. Here's our full review of the best OTA DVR available.
Apple TV 4K Review (2026)
The Apple TV 4K is the premium choice for streaming — but is it worth $129-$179?
Chromecast with Google TV 4K Review (2026)
The Chromecast with Google TV 4K combines Google's AI-powered search with strong 4K HDR specs. Here's our full review after extended testing.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max Review (2026)
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max packs Wi-Fi 6E, 2GB RAM, and Dolby Atmos into a $59 stick — but Amazon's interface is aggressive. Here's who should buy it.
Best Ethernet Adapter for Streaming Devices in 2026
Wi-Fi not cutting it for 4K streaming? An Ethernet adapter gives your Fire TV Stick, Roku, or Chromecast a wired connection.
Best Streaming Remote Replacement Options in 2026
Lost or broken your streaming device remote? We compare the best universal and device-specific replacement remotes for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and more.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K Review (2026)
Full in-depth analysis of the Roku Streaming Stick 4K — picture quality, speed, app selection, and value — to see if it's still the top pick for...
Best HDMI Splitter for Streaming on Multiple TVs in 2026
Want to run one streaming device on two TVs? HDMI splitters can do it, but there are important limitations.
Best Streaming Device for Kids Rooms in 2026
The best streaming devices for children's bedrooms and playrooms.
Best Streaming Device for Sports Fans in 2026
Sports fans have specific streaming needs: low latency, 4K HDR, and fast channel-switching.
Best Streaming Device for 4K Dolby Vision in 2026
For the best picture quality from your 4K TV, you need a streaming device that supports Dolby Vision. Here's what to buy and what to skip.
Cord Cutting for Families: Best Streaming Bundles in 2026
Save $600-1,200/year cutting the cord without losing kids' content or sports.
How to Cancel YouTube TV, Hulu Live, and Sling TV
Exact steps to cancel YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV. No phone calls required — all three allow online cancellation in under 2 minutes.
Best Indoor TV Antennas for Free OTA Channels (2026)
A good indoor antenna gets you ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and PBS in HD for free — forever. Here are the best antennas for every home setup.
What to Do After Cancelling Cable
Just cancelled cable? Here's exactly what to do next: pick a streaming device, set up your apps, get local channels, and save money from day one.
Best Streaming Device for Seniors and Parents in 2026
The easiest streaming devices for seniors and older parents. We prioritize simple interfaces, large text, easy remotes, and reliable setup — not specs.
How to Cancel Cable
Exact steps to cancel your cable subscription with Comcast (Xfinity), Spectrum, and AT&T.
onn. 4K Streaming Box Review (Walmart)
Walmart's onn. 4K Streaming Box runs Google TV and costs $20.
How to Watch Live Sports Without Cable in 2026
Watch NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and soccer without cable — for as little as $0 with an antenna or from $40/month with Sling TV.
Best Free Streaming Services in 2026: Watch More, Pay Less
Updated April 2026: The best free streaming services — Roku Channel, Tubi, Pluto TV, Peacock Free, and more — offer thousands of movies and shows with...
How to Cut the Cord: Complete Guide for Beginners (2026)
Ready to cancel cable? This step-by-step guide walks you through everything — streaming devices, live TV apps, internet requirements, and how much you'll save.
Roku vs Fire TV Stick vs Apple TV vs Chromecast
Updated 2026 comparison of the four major streaming platforms.
Roku vs Fire TV vs Apple TV vs Chromecast
Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast — which streaming platform is right for you?
Roku Express 4K+ Review
The Roku Express 4K+ is the best cheap streaming device available.
Best Streaming Devices 2026: Complete Buyer's Guide
Based on our research and published benchmarks, here are the best streaming devices for every budget in 2026. Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and more compared.
Best Streaming Devices of 2025: Tested & Ranked
Based on our research and published benchmarks, here is our ranking of the best streaming sticks and boxes from 2025 — Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and more...