Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Google site.
2026 verdict
Google TV Streamer (4K) is the more complete option versus Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) in 2026, helped most by price, integrations, and smart home hub.
Its biggest wins come from price, integrations, and smart home hub, and casting and remote finder add more confidence to the verdict. Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) is still relevant if you care most about rating, audio & video, and connectivity, but Google TV Streamer (4K) is the stronger recommendation overall. For the average buyer, Google TV Streamer (4K) is the safer choice.
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| Feature | Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) | Google TV Streamer (4K) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $149.00 | Google TV Streamer (4K) |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.3 | Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) |
| Audio & Video | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, AI Upscaling, Dolby Atmos | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, Dolby Atmos | Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, 6 GHz WiFi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, USB | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, USB | Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) |
| Integrations | Alexa, Home Assistant | Google Home, Home Assistant | Google TV Streamer (4K) |
| Smart Home Hub | None | Matter Controller, Thread Border Router | Google TV Streamer (4K) |
| Casting | Screen Mirroring (Miracast) | Google Cast | Google TV Streamer (4K) |
| Remote Finder | NO | YES | Google TV Streamer (4K) |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Gemini | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
$199.99
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Audio & Video: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, AI Upscaling, Dolby Atmos
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, 6 GHz WiFi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, USB
- - Price: $199.99 vs $149.00
- - Integrations: Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Home Assistant
Winner
$149.00
- + Price: $149.00
- + Integrations: Google Home, Home Assistant
- + Smart Home Hub: Matter Controller, Thread Border Router
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4
- - Audio & Video: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, Dolby Atmos vs HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, AI Upscaling, Dolby Atmos
Price history compared
Every price change of both, in the same store, so the gap between the two lines is what one costs more than the other.
- Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen)
- Google TV Streamer (4K)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) or Google TV Streamer (4K)?
Google TV Streamer (4K) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, integrations, and smart home hub.
What is the biggest difference between Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) and Google TV Streamer (4K)?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) lists $199.99, while Google TV Streamer (4K) lists $149.00.
Which one looks better on price?
Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) is listed at $199.99, while Google TV Streamer (4K) is listed at $149.00. Google TV Streamer (4K) (better spec).
Who should buy Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen)?
Choose Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) if your priority is rating and audio & video and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Google TV Streamer (4K)?
Choose Google TV Streamer (4K) if your priority is price and integrations and that matters more than rating.
Full comparison table
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- 10 Streaming Devices
- 43 specs compared
- 40 filters
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44% OFF$79.99$44.99
AppleTV 4K (3rd Gen, Wi-Fi + Ethernet 128GB)
Unavailable
AmazonFire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)
$84.99
RokuStreaming Stick HD (2025)
52% OFF$39.99$19.00- Amazon
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$199.99 
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Unavailable
RokuUltra (2024)
36% OFF$149.99$96.71
GoogleTV Streamer (4K)
$149.00
AmazonFire TV Stick 4K Select
$49.99
AmazonFire TV Stick HD (2026)
$39.99
Air Quality MonitorsAmazonSmart Air Quality Monitor
4.2(5,543)$69.99
DisplaysAmazonEcho Hub
3.9(1,822)$179.99
DisplaysAmazonEcho Show 10 (3rd Gen)
4.5(50,668)Last price$249.99
Unavailable
DisplaysAmazonEcho Show 11
4.2(8,215)$249.99
DisplaysAmazonEcho Show 15
4.4(6,456)$349.99
DisplaysAmazonEcho Show 21
4.4(6,456)$499.99
DisplaysAmazonEcho Show 5 (3rd Gen)
4.2(72,759)$99.99
DisplaysAmazonEcho Show 8 (2025)
4.2(8,216)$199.99
DisplaysAmazonEcho Show 8 (3rd Gen)
4.4(30,187)Last priceOct 10, 2026$149.99
Unavailable
PlugsAmazonSmart Plug
4.7(571,240)$24.99
SpeakersAmazonEcho (4th Gen)
4.7(152,467)Last priceSep 23, 2026$99.99
Unavailable
SpeakersAmazonEcho Dot (5th Gen)
4.7(200,709)$79.99
SpeakersAmazonEcho Dot Max
4.3(5,409)$119.99
SpeakersAmazonEcho Pop
4.6(109)Last priceSep 16, 2026$39.99
Unavailable
SpeakersAmazonEcho Spot
4.5(46,251)$109.99
SpeakersAmazonEcho Studio (2025)
4.0(1,380)$219.99
SpeakersAmazonEcho Studio
4.5(41,944)Last priceOct 7, 2026$199.99
Unavailable- Streaming DevicesAmazon
Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen)
4.4(16,035)$199.99 - Streaming DevicesAmazon
Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)
4.6(83,430)$84.99 - Streaming DevicesAmazon
Fire TV Stick 4K Select
4.2(17,579)$49.99
CamerasGoogleNest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)
4.1(6,085)7% OFF$199.99$185.79
CamerasGoogleNest Cam Floodlight
4.4(1,907)8% OFF$279.99$257.99
CamerasGoogleNest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
4.6(1,098)$129.00
CamerasGoogleNest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)
4.4(795)Last priceOct 10, 2026$149.99
Unavailable
CamerasGoogleNest Cam (indoor, wired)
4.4(5,428)$107.00
DisplaysGoogleNest Hub (2nd Gen)
4.2(1,155)Last priceOct 10, 2026$299.99
Unavailable
DisplaysGoogleNest Hub Max
4.3(215)Last priceSep 12, 2026$547.88
Unavailable
DoorbellsGoogleNest Doorbell (battery)
4.2(5,095)10% OFF$199.99$179.99
DoorbellsGoogleNest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)
4.4(1,104)$196.79
DoorbellsGoogleNest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)
4.3(1,047)11% OFF$179.99$159.99
Door LocksGoogleNest x Yale Lock
4.2(2,029)$269.00
RoutersGoogleNest WiFi Pro
4.0(2,496)Last priceSep 23, 2026$199.99
Unavailable
Smoke & CO DetectorsGoogleNest Protect (Battery)
4.4(7,507)$406.99
Smoke & CO DetectorsGoogleNest Protect (Wired)
4.6(4,630)$499.99
SpeakersGoogleNest Audio
4.4(224)Last priceMay 29, 2026$119.99
Unavailable
SpeakersGoogleNest Mini (2nd gen)
4.3(2,161)Last priceOct 7, 2026$97.95
Unavailable- Streaming DevicesGoogle
TV Streamer (4K)
4.3(4,299)$149.00 
Temperature & Humidity SensorsGoogleNest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen)
4.4(1,334)$39.98
Temperature & Humidity SensorsGoogleNest Temperature Sensor
4.6(16,634)$39.00
ThermostatsGoogleNest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
4.4(2,610)21% OFF$279.99$220.00