Roku Ultra (2024) vs Google TV Streamer: which $99 set-top box is right for you?

Roku and Google leverage some of the best streaming devices on the planet, and both brands recently rolled out new $99 models built for serious performance. That’s a relatively high price tag compared to cheaper options, but these models offer a wide range of features beyond just access to the best streaming services.

The newly-introduced Roku Ultra, a refreshed version of the premium model originally released back in 2015, offers up to 30% faster speeds than its predecessors. We’ll have to give this a run for its money in an official review later in the month, but by all accounts, the upgrades seem promising.

As for Google’s new entry, it’s dropping the long-lived Chromecast with Google TV name in favor of the Google TV Streamer. The name is far

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