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Model: Google TV Streamer 4K - Fast Streaming Entertainment on Your TV with Voice Search Remote - Watch Movies, Shows, Live TV, and Netflix in 4K HDR - Smart Home Control - 32 GB of Storage - Porcelain
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I've used streamers from different brands over different generations but Google has always been the best. This is the best iteration of a streamer I've experienced so far and the most frustration free/smoothest experience and will get updates reliably over the long term compared to competitors. ONN seems decent but from what I've read it has more hiccups/can be slower and will significantly lack updates in comparison to the Google Streamer, I would stretch my budget just for the sake of the longer term support and more frequent updates (Google shines when it comes to the software experience/update frequency).
Update frequency: "Onn devices have seen minimal support-only ~3 total for the 4K Pro and 1 total for the 4K Plus (with one problematic update each in 2025)-highlighting Walmart's ad-hoc approach, while Google's devices benefit from more frequent, reliable patches: the Streamer with 5 total (four in 2025 plus one launch firmware) and the Chromecast with ~12 total (three-plus in 2025). This gives the Streamer an edge over its predecessor in recency and volume due to newer hardware, ensuring better long-term compatibility."
"The Google TV Streamer delivers the superior overall experience for most users, especially in the Google ecosystem, thanks to its snappier MediaTek MT8696 processor, 4GB RAM, and 32GB storage—yielding 20-25% faster navigation, app loads, and multitasking compared to the Onn 4K Pro (e.g., Netflix opens in ~2-3 seconds vs. 4-5 on the Pro, with zero menu-scroll lag thanks to superior RAM optimization and software tuning), bolstered by an August 2025 update optimizing graphics and voice latency. Its standout smart home hub role via Matter/Thread enables seamless Nest device control on-screen, plus AirPlay 2 and Gemini AI watchlist curation—features the Onn lineup lacks. Google's four 2025 firmware drops (latest October with August security) ensure AV1 compatibility and longevity (3-5+ years), outpacing the Onn 4K Pro's buggy June Android 14 rollout (widespread bricking, Bluetooth glitches, missing H.264 decoding, and stuttering post-update) and the newer May 2025 Onn 4K Plus's stronger Amlogic S905X5M CPU (53% better benchmarks, WiFi 6, 16GB storage) but still spotty updates risking device bricks, plus persistent lag like video stuttering after an hour, sluggish UI navigation, audio delays, and random freezes from low memory. The Streamer's premium design, built-in Gigabit Ethernet for stable wired connections (matching the Pro's expandability but with faster 1Gbps speeds), USB-C, and ambient modes create a polished, future-proof hub less prone to dating quickly. While the Pro suits wired basics and the Plus levels the speed playing field for budget power in local media (potentially matching or exceeding the Streamer in raw zippiness), their bloat, unreliable support, and interface hiccups make them secondary picks—the Streamer's refinement and synergy make it the clear winner for daily, hassle-free use."
I've used streamers from different brands over different generations but Google has always been the best. This is the best iteration of a streamer I've experienced so far and the most frustration free/smoothest experience and will get updates reliably over the long term compared to competitors. ONN seems decent but from what I've read it has more hiccups/can be slower and will significantly lack updates in comparison to the Google Streamer, I would stretch my budget just for the sake of the longer term support and more frequent updates (Google shines when it comes to the software experience/update frequency).
Update frequency: "Onn devices have seen minimal support-only ~3 total for the 4K Pro and 1 total for the 4K Plus (with one problematic update each in 2025)-highlighting Walmart's ad-hoc approach, while Google's devices benefit from more frequent, reliable patches: the Streamer with 5 total (four in 2025 plus one launch firmware) and the Chromecast with ~12 total (three-plus in 2025). This gives the Streamer an edge over its predecessor in recency and volume due to newer hardware, ensuring better long-term compatibility."
"The Google TV Streamer delivers the superior overall experience for most users, especially in the Google ecosystem, thanks to its snappier MediaTek MT8696 processor, 4GB RAM, and 32GB storage—yielding 20-25% faster navigation, app loads, and multitasking compared to the Onn 4K Pro (e.g., Netflix opens in ~2-3 seconds vs. 4-5 on the Pro, with zero menu-scroll lag thanks to superior RAM optimization and software tuning), bolstered by an August 2025 update optimizing graphics and voice latency. Its standout smart home hub role via Matter/Thread enables seamless Nest device control on-screen, plus AirPlay 2 and Gemini AI watchlist curation—features the Onn lineup lacks. Google's four 2025 firmware drops (latest October with August security) ensure AV1 compatibility and longevity (3-5+ years), outpacing the Onn 4K Pro's buggy June Android 14 rollout (widespread bricking, Bluetooth glitches, missing H.264 decoding, and stuttering post-update) and the newer May 2025 Onn 4K Plus's stronger Amlogic S905X5M CPU (53% better benchmarks, WiFi 6, 16GB storage) but still spotty updates risking device bricks, plus persistent lag like video stuttering after an hour, sluggish UI navigation, audio delays, and random freezes from low memory. The Streamer's premium design, built-in Gigabit Ethernet for stable wired connections (matching the Pro's expandability but with faster 1Gbps speeds), USB-C, and ambient modes create a polished, future-proof hub less prone to dating quickly. While the Pro suits wired basics and the Plus levels the speed playing field for budget power in local media (potentially matching or exceeding the Streamer in raw zippiness), their bloat, unreliable support, and interface hiccups make them secondary picks—the Streamer's refinement and synergy make it the clear winner for daily, hassle-free use."
I bought the Onn 4k plus. Its great so far, but I agree with you about the long term updates. My feeling is ill just update to a new one every 2 years and move the older one to my secondary tv haha.
Great device! Worth purchasing for SmartTube alone. Great app.
That said, I picked this up for $60 last month. Was supposedly open box (Used - Mint) but when it arrived it was brand new. I think I may hold off until proper BF sales, but I do want to get a couple more for the other TVs in my house.
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Update frequency: "Onn devices have seen minimal support-only ~3 total for the 4K Pro and 1 total for the 4K Plus (with one problematic update each in 2025)-highlighting Walmart's ad-hoc approach, while Google's devices benefit from more frequent, reliable patches: the Streamer with 5 total (four in 2025 plus one launch firmware) and the Chromecast with ~12 total (three-plus in 2025). This gives the Streamer an edge over its predecessor in recency and volume due to newer hardware, ensuring better long-term compatibility."
"The Google TV Streamer delivers the superior overall experience for most users, especially in the Google ecosystem, thanks to its snappier MediaTek MT8696 processor, 4GB RAM, and 32GB storage—yielding 20-25% faster navigation, app loads, and multitasking compared to the Onn 4K Pro (e.g., Netflix opens in ~2-3 seconds vs. 4-5 on the Pro, with zero menu-scroll lag thanks to superior RAM optimization and software tuning), bolstered by an August 2025 update optimizing graphics and voice latency. Its standout smart home hub role via Matter/Thread enables seamless Nest device control on-screen, plus AirPlay 2 and Gemini AI watchlist curation—features the Onn lineup lacks. Google's four 2025 firmware drops (latest October with August security) ensure AV1 compatibility and longevity (3-5+ years), outpacing the Onn 4K Pro's buggy June Android 14 rollout (widespread bricking, Bluetooth glitches, missing H.264 decoding, and stuttering post-update) and the newer May 2025 Onn 4K Plus's stronger Amlogic S905X5M CPU (53% better benchmarks, WiFi 6, 16GB storage) but still spotty updates risking device bricks, plus persistent lag like video stuttering after an hour, sluggish UI navigation, audio delays, and random freezes from low memory. The Streamer's premium design, built-in Gigabit Ethernet for stable wired connections (matching the Pro's expandability but with faster 1Gbps speeds), USB-C, and ambient modes create a polished, future-proof hub less prone to dating quickly. While the Pro suits wired basics and the Plus levels the speed playing field for budget power in local media (potentially matching or exceeding the Streamer in raw zippiness), their bloat, unreliable support, and interface hiccups make them secondary picks—the Streamer's refinement and synergy make it the clear winner for daily, hassle-free use."
Update frequency: "Onn devices have seen minimal support-only ~3 total for the 4K Pro and 1 total for the 4K Plus (with one problematic update each in 2025)-highlighting Walmart's ad-hoc approach, while Google's devices benefit from more frequent, reliable patches: the Streamer with 5 total (four in 2025 plus one launch firmware) and the Chromecast with ~12 total (three-plus in 2025). This gives the Streamer an edge over its predecessor in recency and volume due to newer hardware, ensuring better long-term compatibility."
"The Google TV Streamer delivers the superior overall experience for most users, especially in the Google ecosystem, thanks to its snappier MediaTek MT8696 processor, 4GB RAM, and 32GB storage—yielding 20-25% faster navigation, app loads, and multitasking compared to the Onn 4K Pro (e.g., Netflix opens in ~2-3 seconds vs. 4-5 on the Pro, with zero menu-scroll lag thanks to superior RAM optimization and software tuning), bolstered by an August 2025 update optimizing graphics and voice latency. Its standout smart home hub role via Matter/Thread enables seamless Nest device control on-screen, plus AirPlay 2 and Gemini AI watchlist curation—features the Onn lineup lacks. Google's four 2025 firmware drops (latest October with August security) ensure AV1 compatibility and longevity (3-5+ years), outpacing the Onn 4K Pro's buggy June Android 14 rollout (widespread bricking, Bluetooth glitches, missing H.264 decoding, and stuttering post-update) and the newer May 2025 Onn 4K Plus's stronger Amlogic S905X5M CPU (53% better benchmarks, WiFi 6, 16GB storage) but still spotty updates risking device bricks, plus persistent lag like video stuttering after an hour, sluggish UI navigation, audio delays, and random freezes from low memory. The Streamer's premium design, built-in Gigabit Ethernet for stable wired connections (matching the Pro's expandability but with faster 1Gbps speeds), USB-C, and ambient modes create a polished, future-proof hub less prone to dating quickly. While the Pro suits wired basics and the Plus levels the speed playing field for budget power in local media (potentially matching or exceeding the Streamer in raw zippiness), their bloat, unreliable support, and interface hiccups make them secondary picks—the Streamer's refinement and synergy make it the clear winner for daily, hassle-free use."
That said, I picked this up for $60 last month. Was supposedly open box (Used - Mint) but when it arrived it was brand new. I think I may hold off until proper BF sales, but I do want to get a couple more for the other TVs in my house.
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