Testseek.com have collected 144 expert reviews of the Google Chromecast G2 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Chromecast G2.
October 2015
(83%)
144 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(88%)
979 Reviews
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The editors liked
It's quicker than the old version and the new app is great. The built-in HDMI cable is a nice touch. Really
Though
It just works really well
It's easy to use
And it's only $35
Same cheap price
Sleeker design that fits into packed HDMI ports
Dead-simple set-up
Easy to use
Works with iOS
Android and PC
The Google Chromecast is a dirt-cheap wireless video dongle that streams Netflix
YouTube
Spotify
Pandora
HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games to your TV using an Android or Apple phone or tablet
Or a PC
As the controller. Its small size hid
Shorter loading times than the old Chromecast
Performance improves each time you upgrade to a faster phone or tablet
Simple to set up and use
Inexpensive
Compatible with most popular video streaming services
Supports dual-band 802.11ac for faster and more reliable WiFi
Improved app makes search and discovery easier
The editors didn't like
Google still doesn't have a remote control for Chromecast
Which makes it the only streamer I can think of that doesn't have one. You have to use your phone
Tablet
Or computer
Which can be a pain in the arse
Especially if you have to enter a password
Erratic performance between TVs
Android mirroring is choppy for gaming
The lack of a dedicated remote means you always need a smartphone
Tablet or PC nearby to use it. Slightly more expensive boxes and sticks
With their physical remotes
Tactile buttons and onscreen displays
Are more convenient to use. The only way to wat
Not a good fit for people who don't keep their phones handy
No 4K resolution or 60-frames-per-second support
Support for Amazon Video seems unlikely for the foreseeable future
Still just 1080p
Needs a separate device to act as a remote control
Doesn't have native support for Amazon Instant Video
In terms of performance and capability the Chromecast Ultra is a big improvement on its older sibling, especially if you've made the leap to a 4K Television set. Upgrading the tech has also seen an increase in price, which feels a little high at the momen...
At just £30, the Chromecast would appear to be a no-brainer, but it's not quite that simple. Although support has become a lot better, there's still not a lot of support for catch-up TV beyond BBC iPlayer. That means no All 4, no Demand Five, no ITV Playe...
Owners of the original Chromecast have very little reason to upgrade the new model. Google has improved the design with the Chromecast 2 and added better Wi-Fi. We also like the new app and, in general, the device is a bargain at £30. However, the Roku St...
Abstract: By 2014 the landscape has changed completely, with the introduction of SmartTVs, internet-connected consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation, and VOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. No longer are you forced to pay Sky a premium rate subscription fo...
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Published: 2015-11-12, Author: Alan , review by: alphr.com
It's assumed, however, that all of this is coming to the original Chromecast as well. Beyond the new Wi-Fi channels, which we'll be putting through more extensive testing soon, the technology remains broadly the same, and as the biggest improvements are i...
Faster, Better Looking Design, Awesome New Chromecast App, Did We Mention It Is A LOT FASTER
It Can't Do Your Tax Return -- That's Literally About It
Cheap. Easy to use. Useful. The original Chromecast was all of these things and more, so improving on this was always going to be a challenge. Fortunately, Google has absolutely SMASHED it with the Chromecast 2, leaving alone the core experience of Chrome...
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Published: 2015-11-10, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
Marginally faster streaming, Nifty, versatile new design, Same low price
No native Amazon Instant Video, No remote control, Not many games
With better Wi-Fi and far better performance, Chromecast 2 has ousted the original as one of our favorite devices of all time...
Abstract: Also in the box is a mini USB to USB lead and a 13amp connector to provide power this fits opposite the hard wired HDMI lead on the Chromecast.The fold round lid of the box has the only instructions, Plug into Power and TV. Switch TV input. Set it up and...
It's fast and has superior Wi-Fi, Simplicity, great app, Cheap as chips, Tons of apps work with it, Looks nice
Still waiting on some functionality, Some apps and games are yet to catch up
So, should you get one? If you already own a Chromecast and you're wondering if you need to upgrade, then the answer is no. If you want to play Android games on your TV then you'll have more fun with the Nexus Player. If you can't stand the eight seconds...
