The only discount we’ve seen on the new Google TV Streamer by Google is now looking like it may wrap up, with shoppers who have been sitting on the fence running out of time. The Porcelain version has been at $74.99, so the new price shaves $25 and represents a record low as well as an effective 25% drop from the list of $99.99. But there are early signs that the promotion is starting to disappear.
Why The Google TV Streamer Discount Might Go Away
Two telltale clues stand out:
- Amazon’s deals on this device tend to follow what you see at the Google Store, and its official storefront is now back up to full price.
- The Haze colorway (which has just recently gone on sale) is back to MSRP, and only the Porcelain version is still on sale. The pattern is generally a wind-down, not an opening salvo.
Readers of the tea leaves will also know the timing. Retail analysts often point out that platform-led deals tend to cluster around launches and tentpole sales events before reverting back to the norm, with streaming boxes almost never maintaining deep discounts outside such windows. In the short term, what seems like a clearance on one color may actually be the final lap of a much bigger promotion.
What The Google TV Streamer Offers Right Now
Powering the Google TV Streamer is a MediaTek MT8696 chipset, aided by 4GB of RAM, which has provided us with snappy navigation during our hands-on time.
Google claims it’s 22% faster than the previous generation and, perhaps due to its use of AI or simply more powerful hardware, real-world snappiness—when switching between apps or calling up recommendations—matches that statement.
Storage has doubled to 32GB, which is a meaningful quality-of-life upgrade for anyone who installs a deep bench of streaming apps and games on the device. The device is running the newest Google TV experience, which features content aggregation, support for Google Cast, and tight integration with Google Assistant for voice search and controlling your smart home. It’s also a hub for other compatible Google Home devices, so it can be an anchor in living rooms that are decked out around Assistant.
The remote got a tastefully designed makeover, now coming in a slightly larger and more ergonomically pleasing shape, and a Find My Remote function that will make the remote emit an audible sound when lost under a cushion. The little details like these are what end up making a difference compared to spec sheets for everyday use.
How The Google TV Streamer Stacks Up Against Rivals
At $74.99, the Google TV Streamer is priced between typical sale prices of competing 4K players.
- Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is frequently on sale for less than $50 during big events, but it has only 8GB of onboard storage.
- Roku Ultra deals do rotate around the $70 region and specialize in ease of use; however, its app collection and voice ecosystem isn’t as finely woven with smart home products.
- The Apple TV 4K is still the slickest box around, though it often costs almost twice as much and serves a different customer.
Where Google’s box distinguishes itself is in offering hearty local storage, decently powered performance, and the tools for discovery available through the Google TV interface.
If you’re heavily invested in YouTube, Nest, and Android ecosystems, the integration is beneficial. For cord cutters hopping between services, Google TV’s watchlists and personalized rows will save you from spending all sorts of time hunting for something to watch.
If You’re Interested, Here Are A Few Buying Tips
If the Porcelain model fits in your setup, this is a solid moment to buy. Today’s deal is among the best we’ve tracked to date, and retailer signals suggest it will be winding down soon. If you’re hung up on color, just know that the Haze version seems to have returned to full price, which is typically a fairly telling sign regarding how close we are to the broader deal winding down.
As ever, think about your ecosystem and what you need. If you’re someone who’s after native Google integration, a bunch of storage, and the modern Google TV interface, this deal knocks a quarter off what was already an appealing value equation. In the non-discounted world, you could take the wait-and-see approach to a discount that might crop up again during the next retail cycle—though if recent retailer behavior and the current position of the Google Store are any indication, this round probably won’t last long.