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August 2013
(80%)
345 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(91%)
3732 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Strong on price
Impressive size
Cross platform compatibility
Ease and speed of set up
Affordable price
Easy set up
Fast
High-quality video streaming
I've said it once
And I'll say it 100 more
But the new wireless antenna is nothing short of astounding. It creates a near seamless streaming environment with less lag and less buffering time than almost anything – even full size set-top boxes – on the m
Affordable
Very good remote
4K/HDR Support
Google's Chromecast is cheap and streams iPlayer
Netflix
YouTube and Google content to your TV using phones
Tablets or computers as remotes. It's easy to setup and use
And the video quality is great
Great new design
Easy to set up
Tiny
Forget-about-me design
Idiot-proof setup and use
Strong audio and video quality
Compact
Simple to set up and use
Good picture quality where available
Simple
All-in-one
Likely to get better over time
Easy to use
Cheap
Hidden behind your TV
Operate via your phone
Innovative
Takes up next-to-no space
Simple and intuitive
Slick operation
App support is increasing
Works flawlessly
It's easy to set up and use
Lots of apps
It's so cheap!
Works with lots of apps
Google Home integration
Ease of setup
Discreet design
No need for an extra remote
Price
Smooth integration with supported apps
Useful accessories
Supports multiple casts on same network
Fairly cheap
Fairly easy to use
Reliable Netflix streaming
The editors didn't like
Compatible apps relatively limited at present
Mirroring function limited to relaying Chrome browser content
Is yet to maximise its potential
Limited to compatible apps
On July 24th 2014
Google announced Chromecast
Its new multimedia-streaming technology. Billed as Google's answer to Apple TV
This dongle-sized TV stick in fact aims to offer so much more. Si
As a fellow editor pointed out in our early hands on review
We're still looking for a native way to stream Amazon Instant Video from a phone or tablet to a Chromecast
Or mirror iOS devices to the TV with it. It's not wise to hold your breath for either
No wired internet
Interface needs work
Not enough services are supported yet and screen-mirroring sucks for video. The lack of a dedicated remote also means you always need a smartphone or tablet nearby
Plus for £20 less
You can get a re-badged Roku box from Now TV that includes iPlayer
Affordable, simple, all-in-one, likely to get better over time
Limited native support currently, HDMI limis older TV compatibility
Chromecast is a bit different from anything else out there. In terms of functionality and performance it's an ideal method of not just streaming video on a TV but also casting Chrome browser tabs to the screen too. If you have an older TV without an...
Published: 2013-07-29, Author: Will , review by: itproportal.com
Smooth integration with supported apps, Easy to set up, Useful accessories, Supports multiple casts on same network, Cheap
Chrome integration is limited
If the Chromecast cost as much as the Apple TV (or even half as much), it would compare poorly. At this price level, however, it's the most affordable way to access online media services on your HDTV, even if those services are limited – and as such it s...
The Google Chromecast is the least expensive way to access online services on your HDTV if you can't do so already, even if more functional, pricier options are available....
Uses the same remote as the 4K iteration, Fantastic for almost any scenario, Runs Android 12 out of the box, Includes HDR support
Limited storage space, 1080p-only might be frustrating for some
The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) might leave you scratching your head a bit if you try to figure out why it took Google so long to release a non-4K version of its streaming dongle. But now that it's here, you would be hard-pressed to find a better solut...
Small dongle footprint, Super easy to set up and use, Works with apps on Android and iOS
If you need 4K you'll need to pay, Phones are lousy remote controls, This isn't a full streaming solution
Chromecast 2018 Should you buy it?If need Chromecast support but definitely do not need 4K resolution, then this is what you'll get. (Because it's also the only other option.)I still recommend buying a Chromecast Ultra - even if you don't yet have a 4K TV...
Published: 2018-10-16, Author: Chris , review by: theverge.com
New design avoids dust and scratches, Can now stream 1080p at 60 fps, Slightly faster performance, Google Assistant support is very convenient
No 4K when Roku offers it at basically the same price, No Amazon Video, Lack of on-screen menu and built-in apps remains a turn-off for some, No physical remote
Published: 2016-11-22, Author: Chris , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: It's the holiday season, which means millions of people are leaving stores with a new 4K Ultra HD TV. Google and Roku are hoping that they'll also tack something else onto that big purchase: a streaming gadget. Both companies have recently released produc...
While the competition between the three devices was heated and close, the Chromecast eked out a victory over its competitors (85 points out of a possible 100), with the Fire TV Stick second (81/100) and the Roku Stick last (80/100). The Chromecast simply...
