Testseek.com have collected 69 expert reviews of the Google Chromecast G3 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Chromecast G3.
May 2019
(77%)
69 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
4241 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
A solid speed upgrade for first-gen Chromecast owners
Google Assistant enables powerful home automation
Launching videos by phone can be faster than using a proper remote
Fast performance
Inexpensive
Intuitive interface
The super-affordable Chromecast streams Netflix
YouTube
Spotify
Pandora
HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games to your TV using an smartphone
PC or even voice as the controller. It hides neatly behind your TV
Excellent original programming
Well-designed apps with minimal ads and broad platform support
Good selection of less-popular live sports
Quick and easy setup
Affordable
Casting from phone to TV still dirt-simple
Fast
Easy
Wellsupported way to stream from mobile devices to your TV
Ability to include Chromecast in a speaker group facilitates easy multiroom audio
Added support for 60fps 1080p videos
Discounted bundles with Google Home Mini are prevalent
Adding
The editors didn't like
No infrared control for TV volume or A/V gear
The Google Home app is bad at aggregating and searching for content
Pausing or adjusting volume by phone can be inconvenient at times
Boring
Stripped-down design
No significant improvements over second gen
The lack of a dedicated remote means you always need a smartphone
Tablet or PC nearby to use it. Competitors at the same price offer physical remotes and onscreen displays
Which are easier to use. There still no app support for Amazon Prime Video
No live channel or commentary to tie everything together
Resuming unfinished programs is a hassle
Pay TV package still required for full-season sports coverage
Few upgrades over previous model
Does not automatically pause videos for calls
Amazon video not Cast-compatible
No 4K support (4K only available in the older Chromecast Ultra for now)
Abstract: Today's society is feeling the consequences of our wasteful habits when it comes to plastic. I couldn't help but notice that the Google Chromecast came boxed in moulded cardboard, rather than the ubiquitous plastic casing we've grown used to.If you're lik...
In truth, there's very little to get excited about with the new Chromecast – the addition of 1080p 60fps streaming is hardly worth shouting about – but that doesn't stop it from being one of the cheapest and best ways to add smart functionality to a TV or...
Abstract: At Google's Pixel 3 launch event, which included the Home Hub, a product was launched oh so quietly. And by that we mean it wasn't mentioned at all and we didn't even realise until we saw it in the demo area. So is the new Chromecast 2018 any good? Find o...
Display your personal photos or beautiful images from sites like Getty as a backdrop when not playing video on your TV, Guest Mode allows friends to cast to the device without entering your Wi-Fi password, You can play simple games from the Google Play St
Doesn't come with remote control, all control must be from smartphone or tablet, No search function
A simple and affordable way to make a TV smart. There's a great choice of online movie services and catch-up players (with the exception of Amazon Prime) and it even lets you play casual games from the app store too...
Published: 2018-10-30, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Affordable, Casting is neat, Good video and sound,
Little new of note, No dedicated remote, No Amazon Video,
The Chromecast is a great product that's clever on the engineering side but simple to use. Some might not like the lack of a physical remote, but that's part and parcel of the Chromecast experience - and there are lots of options out there.The new Chromec...
Published: 2018-10-26, Author: Ty , review by: CNET.co.uk
The super-affordable Chromecast streams Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games to your TV using an smartphone, PC or even voice as the controller. It hides neatly behind your TV
The lack of a dedicated remote means you always need a smartphone, tablet or PC nearby to use it. Competitors at the same price offer physical remotes and onscreen displays, which are easier to use. There still no app support for Amazon Prime Video
The newest version of Google Chromecast is basically identical to the old one and falls short of the budget competition from Amazon and Roku...
Simple, intuitive HD streaming, Slick new design, Quick and easy setup, Google Home app keeps improving
No 4K or HDR, No magnet
We wouldn't. As the replacement for the previous device, the third-generation is now the only HD Chromecast available, but if you already own one, there's no real reason to upgrade, and if you don't, there are plenty of more advanced streaming devices for...
Abstract: Reddit user “GroveStreetHomie” claims on r/google that they visited American retailer Best Buy to pick up a Chromecast for their new TV, before “noticing the packaging and design was different from (my) first one”.(Above: Chromecasts new and old, courtesy...
Abstract: Chromecast 2016 comes packaged in a similar manner to Chromecast Audio. Opening the small box reveals the Chromecast unit, a three-pin power plug and a lengthy (150cm) standard-to-micro USB lead. Like the Audio member of the Chromecast family, the origina...
This new Chromecast is definitely an incremental update — video quality is still limited to 1080p, and the performance improvements are quite minor. It is sleeker and faster than the Chromecast 2, but does not improve upon its design in any significant wa...
