Google TV Streamer (4K) - Porcelain

Google made some good improvements to the previous 4k unit. The 4k streamer is a little faster, the volume control is on the face of the unit and now comes with an Ethernet connection. It’s also easier to hold. I’m use to the previous unit because of the placement of the buttons, but over all I like the new improved unit. Unfortunately the price is double.

We just purchased an 85" Samsung TV to use in our living room. We use a streaming service but it only works with Google TV so we had to purchase it. Honestly I was determined to buy the Google Chromecast 4K but I found that they have now launched this new product. I was watching some reviews on YouTube about this, there are good and bad comments but in general they say that the performance is better because it has more RAM and storage memory, that's why we decided to buy it. The product is not bad, it does its job, it is a little faster and more fluid than the Chromecast or the operating system of some TVs with Google TV, but I really don't know if it is worth it for the price. Sometimes we have felt that it is a little slow, honestly we are not very demanding with what we use it for our streaming services. It would be more attractive if the price were more reasonable. The setup process is honestly a bit tedious and too long, even when you set it up using your cell phone.

Out of all the Google cast devices I have had over the years this is the best one. I love how easily all the streaming apps integrate with the system. I had used the Apple TV device before buying the Google Streamer and it was a good device but it had a plain main menu that was just boring. Honestly if you have an android device like a Pixel phone then it's a much better option because it's easier to stream from your phone then it was on the Apple TV, unless you have an iPhone. Also my Pixel 9 phones have a built in remote that you can easily use with the Google Streamer that makes it convenient to us as well. The device can be a bit sluggish when navigating through the menu but it works well for my everyday use.