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If you are in the market for an excellent AV streaming device that supports most of the current-gen codecs and formats, then the Google TV Streamer 4K is worth considering, as it’s currently at a price of just $78, its lowest in the last three months (purchase link under the specs table down below).
At its core, the device supports 4K60 with formats such as Dolby Vision and HDR10+, alongside Dolby Atmos audio, and more. This should help deliver a cinematic viewing experience that competes with higher-end rivals like the Fire TV Cube.
Performance should be great with little to no hiccups, as it packs 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, thus offering a smooth app navigation and a better experience than earlier Chromecast models which may have lagged while multitasking.
The device functions as a Matter hub and Thread border router, enabling control of compatible smart devices directly from the TV interface, something which can be useful for users already invested in the Google ecosystem. The included voice remote is very capable, making control easy and convenient with a D-pad, dedicated YouTube and Netflix buttons, and more.
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