Google TV Streamer 4K Is Back at Prime Day Pricing for the 4th of July, While Fire TV Stick Stays Full Price

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. It’s not surprising that Google wasn’t about to let Roku and Amazon have all the streaming market to themselves. The previous-gen Chromecast might not have caught fire with the public, but the new and heavily upgraded Google TV Streamer 4K might be ready to step in the ring with the big boys. It’s also 25% off right now at Amazon, so a $75 buy is there for the taking for anyone ready to give it a go. The new Streamer handles 4K HDR with Dolby Vision, supports Dolby Atmos passthrough, and runs on faster hardware than its predecessor, which sounds like a baseline expectation but wasn’t always a given with Google’s streaming hardware. Those days of diminished expectations are gone with this model, which runs 22% faster than the Chromecast and has twice the memory. App switching, interface loading, and storage are among the much-needed improvements that come with the Streamer 4K. Beyond your paid subscriptions, the Google TV Streamer pulls in 800-plus free channels through Pluto TV, Tubi, and similar services directly