Priced at a sweet spot ; Google TV is smoother ; Improved remote control ; Includes smart home features

Can't hide behind a TV ; Smart-home features a little rough

“Google replaces Chromecast with a worthy streaming platform.”

Natural and balanced picture ; Good detail ; Improved remote

Uninspiring sound ; Lacks picture dynamism

The Google TV Streamer is a mostly solid way to access and enjoy streaming apps, but its price tag puts it in an awkward position, especially in light of its sonic pitfalls

Easy setup. Button to find remote. Dolby Vision support. Works as a Thread router for smart home devices. Decent voice search. Virtually every app is available. Built-in cast for easy streaming.

Somewhat large. HDMI cable not included. No backlit remote. No Wi-Fi 7 support.

Google TV's full app catalog ; Android features & Google Cast ; Increased storage & RAM, AV1 ; 4K, HDR10+, Dolby Vision & Atmos ; Low power consumption ; Built-in Thread for Matter

Weak hardware & performance ; Only frame rate matching on Netflix ; Only WiFi 5 & Bluetooth 5.1 ; Increasing number of ads ; Price

Affordable ; More RAM and more storage ; Great new processor ; Google Home integration ; New, better remote ; Thread/Matter baked-in

No expandable storage ; No HDMI cable in box ; Only two colors

After playing with the Google TV Streamer, I am convinced that this is worth seeing the end of the Chromecast. While I appreciate how tiny and simple a Chromecast is, it can’t compete with the big boys, and the Google TV Streamer can. It has all the...

Enhanced smart home controls ; Redesigned remote ; Clever use of AI for screensaver

Pricier than Chromecast with Google TV ; Can’t fit behind TV

The Google TV Streamer is a completely redesigned streaming device, but the changes are more than aesthetic, as it boasts a new interface to control smart home devices, and uses AI to help you make more informed decisions on what to watch. But, it’s...

Med Google TV Streamer skickar Google ett tydligt ”det där kan vi också!” till Apple. Men medan Apples kunder uppenbarligen är villiga att köpa allt som det står Apple på är Googles köpare mindre varumärkeslojala och mer praktiska.