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The name is far less of a mouthful but one that reflects new nomenclature.

It takes on a whole new design that extends even to its remote control.

Roku Ultra vs Google TV Streamer side by side

It also features several baked-in AI enhancements, namely a screensaver function to take on theSamsung The Frame TV.

Read on to find out which new premium streaming rig is a worthy upgrade for your TV.

The Google TV Streamer, on the other hand, is a completely new look for Google.

Google 4K Streamer

Roku followed in Google’s footsteps, including its redesignedVoice Remote Proin the box.

The Roku Ultra and Google TV Streamer make use of different ports.

The Ultra leverages a USB 3.0, HDMI 2.1b and Ethernet that can only hit 100 Mbps of speed.

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The Roku Ultra does not.

That’s not to say the Ultra doesn’t have smart home capabilities, though.

Taking its place is the Google TV Streamer.

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Yes, that’s more expensive than the Chromecast with Google TV platform, but the upgrades are there.

One thing the Ultra lacks, however, is a higher storage capacity.

Picture quality will, more or less, depend on the pop in of TV you’re using.

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The Roku Ultra comes in at exactly the same price as its predecessor and even the Google TV Streamer.

Access to streaming platforms is made incredibly simple with user-generated rows and tiles.

But thebest Roku TVswouldn’t be so sought after without a well-rounded system in place.

Best Buy

With both priced the same, it really comes down to your own preference and general needs.

But it’s no secret thatGoogle TV is now winning the TV race and for good reason.

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