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October 2020
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The editors liked
Good evolution of Chromecast
Full user interface & remote
4K Dolby Vision & Atmos support
Inexpensive device
App library
Energy-efficient
Unified streaming guide means less digging through apps
Google Assistant makes finding and sorting through content easier
Neat features like casting
Google Photos wallpaper
And multi-room audio
Simple setup and easy to use
Tight integration with Google services
Smooth usage
HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support
Sensible layout
Lots of streaming services
Remote included
Smart home features
4K HDR streaming
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
Fast
Responsive performance
Google TV is great for curating content
Excellent remote
Google TV
Great image quality
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support
Intuitive remote control
Loads of apps and services on Google TV
Google Assistant
Google Cast
Remote with TV volume control
The remote is amazing and a welcome addition
New colors with matching batteries
Interface is fast and smooth
4K HDR support
Full-fledged remote
Excellent build quality
Fast performance
Google Assistant integration
At only $50
The new Chromecast is a no-brainer if you've got a 4K screen
This dongle has it all
Including numerous HDR standards and high-end audio
The remote is easy to set up
Responsive
And well-designed
The revamped interface surfaces content
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Useful remote
Large app selection
Including HBO Max
Apple TV Plus and Peacock
Makes excellent use of the Google Assistant
Ties in well with YouTube TV
Google Photos
Makes e
Compact design
Easy (but lengthy) setup
Plenty of streaming services to access
4K HDR
HDR10
HDR10+
Dolby Vision support
Places recommendations on one screen regardless of service
Very affordably priced
The editors didn't like
Weak hardware
Performance
No frame rate matching
Lacks Google Stadia
Gaming apps
Ads disguised as 'recommendations'
Guide integration varies by app
No support for multiple profiles
Still some missing apps
Including Apple TV+
A tad pricey
Slippery remote
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General Google searches poorly formatted
No fast forward/rewind buttons
Not all streaming apps currently support Google TV integration
Stadia doesn't officially work yet
Not officially available in the Middle East
Limited to 1080p
No Dolby Vision
Stadia not compatible until 2021
Microphone is easy to cover-up
4K streamers are just slightly more expensive
Cluttered home screen
Search results are wonky
Some launch bugs
And still no true multi-user support. Redesigning and rebranding Android TV was probably unnecessary and will add to consumer confusion
Only 8GB of storage severely limits what you can install
Only works with YouTube TV
Which costs a
Can lag when switching apps or using voice
Assistant doesn't always give the best option to play back content
4K streamers are just slightly more expensive,Cluttered home screen,Search results are wonky
The Google TV home screen is a little too cluttered for my tastes. Sarah Lord/CNET Platform and search quibbles aside, the Chromecast with Google TV HD is far and away the best HD-only, entry-level streaming device you can find. If you're looking for a...
Streaming devices limited to HD resolution, as I've noted above, push a peculiar proposition. They're made for people who want to add apps to a TV, but don't see a need to spend at least $10 more (the Roku Express 4K Plus is $39.99) for 4K. But when Googl...
Published: 2021-10-27, Author: Eli , review by: cnet.com
Useful remote,Large app selection, including HBO Max, Apple TV Plus and Peacock,Makes excellent use of the Google Assistant,Ties in well with YouTube TV, Google Photos,Useful remote,Large app selection, including HBO Max, Apple TV Plus and Peacock,Makes e
Can lag when switching apps or using voice,Assistant doesn't always give the best option to play back content,Can lag when switching apps or using voice,Assistant doesn't always give the best option to play back content
Published: 2021-06-30, Author: Jason , review by: androidguys.com
Is the Chromecast with Google TV still worth buying in 2021? The answer is a resounding yes. For $50 you get a very capable streamer with a voice-activated remote that supports 4K HDR up to 60fps in Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+ that runs the most up-to...
Good evolution of Chromecast, Full user interface & remote, 4K Dolby Vision & Atmos support, Inexpensive device, App library, Energy-efficient
Weak hardware, performance, No frame rate matching, Lacks Google Stadia, gaming apps, Ads disguised as 'recommendations'
What is Chromecast with Google TV? It is a break with the past. Chromecast is no longer just a passive receiver. With the Google TV user interface and a remote control, Google now embraces more than just video streaming. You can access a rich catalog of a...
Quick and high quality, there's a lot to love about the new Chromecast.The Chromecast with Google TV provides a comprehensive streaming experience, with excellent video quality, Google Assistant, and an all-encompassing remote control. It's a great compet...
Published: 2021-01-19, Author: Mike , review by: tomsguide.com
Sensible layout, Lots of streaming services, Remote included, Smart home features
General Google searches poorly formatted
While there’s a certain minimalist appeal to simply using your phone to beam content to your TV, I can see scores of people ditching their old Chromecast devices just so they can use the remote that comes with the Chromecast with Google TV.(Image credit...
