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Xfinity Set top Box vs Streaming App

Posted by jedrider on July 5, 2021 at 11:39:22:
Do I keep the set top box or get a TV that can stream (assuming I keep the same Xfinity service)?

I'm a bit confused at the trade-offs. I understand that I may need to purchase a new TV OR get a Roku (which I assume is much more unassuming that the Xfinity X1 box which gets hot, becomes noisy over time and is slow to start up if you power it down.