Testseek.co.uk 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
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144 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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979 Reviews
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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
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
Inexpensive
Improved design
Streams content from Netflix
HBO Now and other popular apps from your mobile device
5GHz Wi-Fi compatibility
Updated Chromecast app with universal search
Marginally faster streaming
Nifty
Versatile new design
Same low price
Faster operation
Cleaner
More refined picture
Intuitive
User-friendly app
More content
Same price
It's fast and has superior Wi-Fi
Simplicity
Great app
Cheap as chips
Tons of apps work with it
Looks nice
Faster
Better Looking Design
Awesome New Chromecast App
Did We Mention It Is A LOT FASTER
New design fits any port
Slightly faster load speeds
New app is a huge improvement
Cross-platform search at this price is impressive
Still great value for money
Added 5GHz Wi-Fi support
Compact design
Enhanced Chromecast companion app
The editors didn't like
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
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
Still no interface or dedicated remote (if that bothers you)
Support for 1080p rather than 4K
Requires an Android or iOS device for setup
And can only stream Amazon videos from a PC
No native Amazon Instant Video
No remote control
Not many games
Not completely catch-up TV compatible
Still waiting on some functionality
Some apps and games are yet to catch up
It Can't Do Your Tax Return -- That's Literally About It
Published: 2015-10-19, Author: Matt , review by: wegotserved.com
Although this device is an incremental update, it's definitely a strong one. A combination of faster hardware, a more powerful app, and allowing third parties to utilise ‘Fast Play' means an all-round improvement. So is it worth upgrading? Ordinarily...
Google's latest release into the media streaming market is a real winner. For $35 you're getting an incredibly well designed piece of hardware that looks cool and functions even better. The new antenna system works incredibly well and delivers a faster...
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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
Still just 1080p, Needs a separate device to act as a remote control, Doesn't have native support for Amazon Instant Video
For just $35, you get a full-fledged media streamer that won't take up much space in your home entertainment center. It's simple to setup, and the new Chromecast app sweetens the deal even further with how easy it is to find new content. Sure it doesn't...
Abstract: Along with the new flagship Nexus smartphones, the Nexus 6P and the Nexus 5X , Google also unveiled an updated version of the Chromecast HDMI dongle, boasting a new look, multiple color options, and of course, faster hardware and enhancements on the softw...
While on the surface it might not seem that the Chromecast has changed much between generations, at $35 the cash is more than worth the extra little speed boost you get - especially if you use this device for your smart TV content exclusively.This device...
When Google created the Chromecast, they took a little bit of a different tack on a streaming media device. Instead of trying to build in services and platforms, the Chromecast is focused solely on providing a wireless connection between a user's devices...
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
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
The innovative Chromecast might be the ultimate living-room accessory for your phone or tablet, but more traditional streaming devices deliver a better streaming experience...
Published: 2015-10-03, Author: Sam , review by: arstechnica.com
Abstract: The major selling point of Google's $35 HDMI dongle is to repeat the audio and video signal from the mobile device you already own, to make content from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop pop up conveniently and wirelessly on your bigger TV screen. Thus...
