Apple TV 4K vs Google TV Streamer: Which to Buy? - TechRepublic

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Apple TV 4K (4th generation) and Google TV Streamer offer 4K entertainment, voice assistants, and smart-home integration at different price points. Image generated by ChatGPT.

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Apple’s fourth-generation Apple TV 4K arrives Nov. 13, 2026, for $299, nearly twice the $149.99 price of Google’s TV Streamer (4K). Both devices offer 4K streaming, voice assistants, and smart-home controls, but Apple’s latest model costs significantly more.

The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri AI, and support for four-speaker HomePod surround sound. Google TV Streamer offers Gemini for TV, Matter and Thread connectivity, and support for major HDR formats at a lower price.

Google’s streaming box is available now, while Apple is accepting preorders ahead...

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