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Best 4K Streaming Device: What Consumer Reports Really Scores

Streaming devices now reach roughly 68% of U.S. internet-connected homes, according to Parks Associates data cited by Consumer Reports. At that penetration, this is a mature market. Most buyers aren't discovering streaming for the first time; they're deciding whether to upgrade something they already own. That's a different question, and CR's testing framework is built to answer it.

From the Gadget Hacks article, "Best 4K Streaming Device: What Consumer Reports Really Scores"

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