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Google · Updated June 2026

Google TV Streamer 4K: price, specs & release date

Google TV Streamer 4K, released 2024-09. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: androidpolice.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

GoldDeskmark53/100#4 of 16 in class

The Google TV Streamer 4K is listed at $99.99 on androidpolice.com as of 2026-06-27, #10 cheapest of 13 streaming devices (median $49.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 53/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 16 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest streaming devices: Onn 4K Plus Streaming Device — $29.88

See Google TV Streamer 4K on Amazon Live price at the store — may differ from the dated listed price above. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
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Is the Google TV Streamer 4K a good buy?

At $100, the Google TV Streamer 4K is #10 cheapest of the 13 streaming devices we track, where the median is $49.99. On the spec sheet, its storage of 32 GB is above the median of the 16. By release date, it is among the newer of the 18 we date.

Evidence of Record

Our data
Independent labsmeasured it
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Physical metricsrecorded
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Outlets on record1 tested · 3 mention-only
4

One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — amazon prime video. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far; 3 other outlets have it on record by mention only.

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Google TV Streamer 4K

All four whitelisted, hands-on reviews survived verification (PCWorld, Engadget, Tom's Guide, What Hi-Fi). The one unanimous positive is the redesigned remote with its find-my-remote chime; three also value the smart-home control panel with Matter hub and Thread router. All four flag the doubled $100 price against cheaper Onn/Chromecast and premium Apple TV/Fire TV rivals. Verdicts split on speed and thin AI.

Based on 4 reviews · 1 lab-tested · 2024-09-23–2025-03-19

Tested by PCWorld, Engadget, Tom's Guide, What Hi-Fi

Consistently praised

  • Improved remote with handy find-my-remote chime · 4 sources
  • Useful smart-home control panel with Matter hub and Thread border router · 3 sources
  • Best-in-class Google TV interface that organizes content across streaming apps · 2 sources
  • Fast, responsive app loading and navigation versus cheaper Google TV hardware · 2 sources

Commonly flagged

  • Doubled $100 price is hard to justify against cheaper Onn/Chromecast or premium Apple TV/Fire TV rivals · 4 sources
  • Missing niceties and software hitches: no recent-app switcher, no dedicated media buttons, occasional freezes/lag · 3 sources
  • Only Wi-Fi 5, no Wi-Fi 6/6E, so less futureproof · 2 sources
  • AI features feel inessential or minimal · 2 sources

Where reviewers disagree Performance and AI verdicts diverge. PCWorld and Engadget found it clearly faster and snappier than cheaper Google TV hardware, while Tom's Guide 'didn't notice much of a difference' versus the old Chromecast and What Hi-Fi was 'frustrated by how often this operating system freezes.' On AI, Engadget (title: 'inessential AI') and PCWorld ('AI features are minimal') were dismissive, whereas Tom's Guide listed the AI screensaver generator as a pro.

The sources (4)

PCWorld lab-tested ·

Amazon Prime Video Thursday Night Football stream frame-rate cap (observed): 30 frames per second

The Google TV streamer is a $100 streaming box that doesn't quite justify its premium price.
the Google TV Streamer was often a few seconds faster at launching apps and less likely to stutter while loading menus.
Amazon Prime Video's Thursday Night Football streams top out at 30 frames per second on the Google TV Streamer.

Engadget hands-on ·

The Google TV Streamer is responsive and quick, packing the best streaming interface out there with smart home features that are useful and properly integrated.
Apps loaded quickly and even with the zero-attention-span manner in which I was flitting between shows, apps, live content and settings, the streamer kept up with barely perceptible lag.
It only supports Wi-Fi 5, which seems like a miss — a bump up to the Wi-Fi 6E standard would be more futureproof.

Tom's Guide hands-on ·

It's really handy to be able to glance at and control your smart home devices so easily.
it's twice as expensive as the previous generation, and more in line with premium devices from Roku, Apple, and Amazon.
I really didn't notice much of a difference between the two devices; both were pretty snappy, with the occasional lag.

What Hi-Fi hands-on ·

we can see a clear improvement over the previous Google streamer in terms of contrast.
we're slightly frustrated by how often this operating system freezes.
Dialogue sounds flat and uninteresting, with a one-note feel to voices, robbing the performances of emotion in the process.

Specifications

Price (US)$99.99 US launch MSRP; set-top box form factor replaces Chromecast line
BrandGoogle
Released2024-09
Max resolution4K
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
ProcessorMediaTek MT8696
Storage (GB)32
Wi-FiWiFi 5
Remote voiceYes
EthernetYes

Source: androidpolice.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by en.wikipedia.org. Android Police review confirmed: MediaTek MT8696 chipset (Google declined to confirm officially but MT8696 identified by reviewers), 4 GB RAM, 32 GB storage (23 GB usable), 4K/60fps, Dolby Vision/HDR10/HDR10+/HLG, WiFi 5 (2.4/5 GHz, no WiFi 6 or 6E), Gigabit Ethernet (built-in), included voice remote, price $99. 9to5Google review corroborated WiFi 5 and Ethernet. Wikipedia Chromecast article confirmed: announced August 6 2024, 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM, Ethernet port, $99. Note: Android Police reported WiFi 5 returning over WiFi 6; $99 confirmed.

Is the Google TV Streamer 4K worth it vs cheaper streaming devices?

Google TV Streamer 4K against its closest cheaper and pricier streaming devices on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked

ProductPriceMax resolutionHDR formatsProcessorStorage (GB)Wi-Fi
Google TV Streamer 4K this$99.994KDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLGMediaTek MT869632WiFi 5
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)$59.994KDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLGMediaTek 2.0 GHz quad-core16WiFi 6E
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)$1294KDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLGApple A15 Bionic64WiFi 6

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Google TV Streamer 4K?

All four whitelisted, hands-on reviews survived verification (PCWorld, Engadget, Tom's Guide, What Hi-Fi). The one unanimous positive is the redesigned remote with its find-my-remote chime; three also value the smart-home control panel with Matter hub and Thread router. All four flag the doubled $100 price against cheaper Onn/Chromecast and premium Apple TV/Fire TV rivals. Verdicts split on speed and thin AI. Praised: Best-in-class Google TV interface that organizes content across streaming apps; Fast, responsive app loading and navigation versus cheaper Google TV hardware; Useful smart-home control panel with Matter hub and Thread border router; Improved remote with handy find-my-remote chime. Flagged: Doubled $100 price is hard to justify against cheaper Onn/Chromecast or premium Apple TV/Fire TV rivals; Only Wi-Fi 5, no Wi-Fi 6/6E, so less futureproof; AI features feel inessential or minimal; Missing niceties and software hitches: no recent-app switcher, no dedicated media buttons, occasional freezes/lag. (From 4 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Google TV Streamer 4K cost?

The Google TV Streamer 4K has a US price of $99.99 (US launch MSRP; set-top box form factor replaces Chromecast line), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the Google TV Streamer 4K compare on price?

At $100, the Google TV Streamer 4K is #10 cheapest of the 13 streaming devices we track, where the median is $49.99.

When was the Google TV Streamer 4K released?

The Google TV Streamer 4K was released 2024-09.

What are the Google TV Streamer 4K's key specs?

Google TV Streamer 4K (Google): max resolution 4K, hdr formats Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, processor MediaTek MT8696, storage gb 32, wifi WiFi 5. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $99.99 at androidpolice.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

See Google TV Streamer 4K on Amazon As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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