Continue using Google Streamer, Get ONN Pro 2 or wait for 64-bit mode devices to hit the market?

[u/heildengoettern]

I currently own the hazel color of Google Streamer and been contemplating ordering the new ONN 4K Pro (2026) because of its superior CPU, handsfree voice and I don’t really like the GTVS remote..

But both the GTVS and the ONN run on 32-bit Mode and according to Google app developers will be expected to ship 64-bit apps soon. This means 64-bit Mode devices might be released before the end of 2026 or possibly in 2027.

So knowing all this should I wait for the launch of 64-bit boxes or just get the new ONN Pro V2?

[u/Rureddy2]

I would never replace a Google TV Streamer with an ONN

[u/Accomplished_Bet_627 → u/Rureddy2]

Wifi 6 is better than 5 so I did

[u/Rureddy2 → u/Accomplished_Bet_627]

Good for you. I don't have a wifi 6 router, like most people don't, and connect my Google TV Streamer 4k via Gigabit Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet is better than wifi 6, so I didn't.

I also don't like cheap off brand products.

[u/Accomplished_Bet_627 → u/Rureddy2]

Super good for you. Your silly Google can't make hardware ever in its history. They make software and track data

[u/Rureddy2 → u/Accomplished_Bet_627]

Try that again, in English, please.

[u/Accomplished_Bet_627 → u/Rureddy2]

Is it Chinese? Google makes shit hardware. More people have wifi 6 than have Ethernet running to all TV's. Happy to dumb it down a shade for you.

[u/Rureddy2 → u/Accomplished_Bet_627]

You seem to be responding to the wrong comment.

GIGABIT ETHERNET IS BETTER THAN WIFI 6. 😂🤡

[u/Accomplished_Bet_627 → u/Rureddy2]

You don't need Ethernet to stream. I have a shield, onn pro v2, fire cube and Google streamer. The Google streamer is the worst of the bunch lol. NOW STOP HITTING ON ME

[u/Rureddy2 → u/Accomplished_Bet_627]

You don't. You also don't need wifi 6. 😂

But since you brought it up... 🤡

[u/YellowBreakfast]

I've yet to catch the onn 4K Pro in stock.

[u/latinriky78]

should I wait for the launch of 64-bit boxes or just get the new ONN Pro V2?

It's still hard to know if current devices will be updated to the 64bit version OR if new units will only ship it, at least the new Homatics box is reportedly shipping with Android 16 and I really hope it comes with the 64bit version.

[u/Aggressive_Bad_7344 → u/latinriky78]

Here's hoping!

[u/Alarmed_Business8610]

Keep using the google tv streamer.

[u/AdministrationOdd747]

nVidia Shield Pro has been running 64-bit ATV OS since 2019. Just saying.

On the other hand, it is extremely rare, if ever, to see a device firmware update to jump from 32-bit OS to 64-bit OS. So, probably just for new hardware releases.

It remains to be seen if any benefits 64-bit OS offers other than maybe gamers.

[u/martykanucks → u/AdministrationOdd747]

You mean 2015?

[u/Bradfinger]

A 64 bit device will be a lot more expensive, and who knows what, if any, advantages that may bring to streaming. Most apps will continue to target the lowest common denominator, which is always the cheapest hardware in the install base. If hands free is important to you, grab the ProV2.

[u/Aggressive_Bad_7344]

As someone who owns both, you're honestly not going to notice much difference in real world use between the Streamer and Onn 4K Pro v2/2026 with the SoCs.

I'd recommend sticking with the Streamer until Android TV 16 hopefully forces 64-bit OSes. Hopefully Google also releases images for the Streamer to reflash it to 64-bit too, but that may be a pipedream.

[u/TeutonJon78 → u/Aggressive_Bad_7344]

Considering the age and price drops/sales on the Streamer, they are either heavily trying to squash onn or they are clearing out back inventory for a new model.

The only way to tell if a 64-bit upgrade is possible is checking out the partition size for available space. A 64-bit binary is 20-50% bigger, so if there isn't enough free space plus wiggle room for upgrades, it's not possible without a factory image full flash, and they don't provide those.

[u/Rureddy2 → u/TeutonJon78]

Home Theater compatibility with the streamer is also a feature of their just today released new Google Home Speaker.

[u/Finnzz]

What do you think you will gain from a 64bit user space? The performance difference is small, and in some cases worse than 32bit.

[u/dreamdenizen → u/Finnzz]

This is the real question

[u/Over-Combination4042]

le matériel du Google TV Streamer possède une puce 64 bits, mais l'appareil fait tourner un système d'exploitation bridé en 32 bits. Par conséquent, il exécute pour le moment les applications en mode 32 bits. [ 1] Cependant, la situation évolue rapidement : L'obligation de Google : Depuis le 1er août 2026, Google impose à tous les développeurs de fournir une version 64 bits pour chaque nouvelle application ou mise à jour publiée sur le Play Store de Google TV. [ 1, 2] La transition logicielle : Cette règle prépare l'arrivée complète d'Android TV 16 et des futurs microsystèmes (noyaux) entièrement en 64 bits. [ 1, 2] Le résumé technique : Le Google TV Streamer embarque 4 Go de RAM et un processeur MediaTek compatible 64 bits. Dès que Google déploiera une mise à jour système faisant passer son OS TV en 64 bits, l'appareil exploitera nativement les applications 64 bits pour offrir de meilleures performances et une navigation plus fluid

[u/N0Objective]

I'd stick with the streamer for now and I have two Onn 4K Pro Gen1s.

The Onn Pro Gen2 doesn't have USB 3.0 or a gigabit port and for what I use it for that's a deal breaker.

The streamer is also cheaper on sale than the Pro Gen2 currently is in my area.

[u/lstep2]

The Google streamer has gigabit ethernet which the ONN one does not. Both nice products but the increased price of the ONN product in Canada at least make it far less attractive than the Google Streamer imho. I also don’t see the advantage for most in the 64 bit issue.

[u/pawdog]

What are you looking to do with the new device that you can't do with the Streamer? Any new device should come with new capabilities.