Recently, the search engine giant launched Google TV Streamer 4K. It replaces the decade old Chromecast with Google TV. Google TV Streamer 4K will give tough competition to Fire stick 4K, Roku and Apple TV.
In this article, we make a comparison between Google TV Streamer 4K vs Apple TV. Both the devices are high-end products from their respective companies.
Google has followed all new design in its new streaming device. Earlier, the company has made Chromecast in dongle type design and now, with the change in strategy, Google TV Streamer 4K is a Table-top box design.
Sections | Google TV Streamer | Apple TV 4K with Ethernet |
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Dimensions(inches) | 6.4 x 3 x 1 | 3.66 x 3.66 x 1.22 |
Weight | 5.7 oz (162 grams) | 7.5 oz (214 grams) |
Resolution | Up to 4K HDR, 60 FPS | Up to 4K HDR, 60 FPS |
Video Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | SDR, Dolby Vision (Profile 5), HDR10+/HDR10/HLG |
Audio Formats | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos | HE-AAC, AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, AC-3, E-AC-3, Dolby Atmos |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
Processor | Not specified | A15 Bionic chip |
Operating System | Android TV OS | tvOS |
Smart Home Connectivity | Matter, Thread border router | Thread, Matter |
HDMI | HDMI 2.1 (Type A) | HDMI 2.1 (Type A) |
USB-C | USB-C (power/data) | No |
Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
Sustainability | Made with at least 65% recycled plastic | Enclosure made with 100% recycled aluminum; Packaging made with wood fibers |
Google TV Streamer remote is made of plastic, whereas Apple TV Remote made of aluminum and looks more premium. Although, feature-wise, Google TV Streamer is more useful.
Remote Control specs | Google TV Streamer Remote | Apple TV 4K Siri Remote |
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Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Battery | AAA batteries (2 included) | USB-C rechargeable in-built battery |
Microphone | Yes, for Google Assistant | Yes, for Siri |
Design | Simple button layout with D-pad | Touch-enabled clickpad with additional buttons |
IR Transmitter | Not specified | Yes, for controlling TV or receiver via IR or CEC |
Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Dimensions | Not specified | Height: 136 mm (5.35 in), Width: 35 mm (1.37 in), Depth: 9.25 mm (0.36 in) |
We have written various guides and comparisons related to Chromecast and Google TV Streamer, you should go through our articles. Do give us feedback via comments below.
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