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Roku Ultra (2024) vs Google TV Streamer (4K)

Which should you buy? · Updated June 2026

// Our pick Roku Ultra (2024)
4.5
$99

Short answer: If you're choosing between the Roku Ultra (2024) and the Google TV Streamer (4K), the Roku Ultra (2024) scores higher on our bench (4.5 vs 4.4), so it's our overall pick of the two. Here's how they compare spec by spec.

Roku Ultra (2024) Google TV Streamer (4K)
Our score 4.5 4.4
Price $99 $99
Released 2024 2024
Chipset Quad-core MediaTek MT8696
RAM 2 GB 4 GB
Storage 8 GB 32 GB
OS Roku OS Google TV (Android TV 14)
Max output 4K @ 60fps 4K @ 60fps
HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG
Audio Dolby Atmos, DTS Dolby Atmos
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, Ethernet Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, Ethernet, Thread / Matter
Ports HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, USB-A HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, USB-C (power)
Remote Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd gen) Voice remote with finder button

Where the Roku Ultra (2024) wins

  • Audio: Dolby Atmos, DTS

Where the Google TV Streamer (4K) wins

  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Storage: 32 GB
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, Ethernet, Thread / Matter
// Bottom line

The Roku Ultra (2024) is the better all-rounder at 4.5/5. Read the full Roku Ultra (2024) review or Google TV Streamer (4K) review for the hands-on detail, or open them in the interactive comparison.

// FAQ

Roku Ultra (2024) vs Google TV Streamer (4K): FAQ

Which is better, the Roku Ultra (2024) or the Google TV Streamer (4K)?

The Roku Ultra (2024) rates higher (4.5 vs 4.4/5) and is our overall pick.

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