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Behold, the pros and cons of TV apps and media streamers. First, some terminology. A smart TV is one with built-in apps for services like Netflix. Often they have web browsers, games, and other timesinks. A media streamer is something like Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, and so on.They are solely for the purpose of streaming content from the Internet or local network to your TV. On a basic level, smart TV features and media streamers do the same thing (stream content), but how well they do it varies a lot.ehold, the pros and cons of TV apps and media streamers. First, some terminology. A smart TV is one with built-in apps for services like Netflix. Often they have web browsers, games, and other timesinks. A media streamer is something like Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, and so on.
The biggest advantage to getting a Roku box is that it supports hundreds of apps, including ones that show obscure content such as Kung Fu Theater, Cultorama TV, Retro Family Christmas and Manga. Those are just the official Roku channels, but there are hundreds more created by users that aren't on the Roku list. If you're going to buy a new television anyway, it will be difficult to find one that isn't a smart TV. If you do find one that doesn't have the functionality, make sure it's at least $100 cheaper than one with it so you save a little money if you then buy a Roku or a similar box.