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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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: 2015-10-01, Author: Dave , review by: makeuseof.com
Abstract: The aptly named Chromecast 2.0 is Google's first major revision to the device since it was first released all the way back in July 2013. While that doesn't sound too long, in a tech world where new devices are released seemingly annually, that's practical...
Marginally faster streaming, Nifty, versatile new design, Same low price
No native Amazon Instant Video, No remote control, Not many games
The second Chromecast has ousted the original as one of our favorite streaming devices of all time thanks to a better Wi-Fi antenna and far better performance...
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Published: 2016-03-05, Author: Daniel , review by: ausdroid.net
There's only some differences in hardware but I've definitely noticed a difference in my Chromecast quality. The 5GHz band means I get less interruptions on the Chromecast when it's trying to access the network; Streams on the Chromecast 2 were also faste...
Same easy setup and use, Faster processor, speedier operation, Better Wi-Fi support
(Barely) more expensive, No remote control, (Slightly) more complex design
Well, you can't, can you? Not easily, at least. If you do happen to find yourself in the US any time soon, or any other market where the Chromecast 2 is sold, you'll pay roughly US$35 — at current exchange rates, that translates into $50 Australian. It's...
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...
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Published: 2014-12-15, Author: M , review by: geekzone.co.nz
Abstract: It's here: the Google Chromecast streaming stick lands with loads of content already available for your lounge entertainment.Google Chromecast is one of many "streaming stick" devices, but likely to be the one you've heard about before. It brings home the...
Good design, Smooth streaming experience, Easy to set up and use, Well designed app and UI
Mirroring smartphone display can get buggy for games and some apps
At Rs. 3,399, the Chromecast 2 is a good buy, as long as you're streaming a lot of content from your smartphone. The performance is better than its predecessor, and it can turn your dumb old TV into a smarter one. You may not want to go back to watching t...
Published: 2015-10-27, Author: Lewis , review by: in.ign.com
Cheap, Good streaming performance, Tons of supported apps, Works with Android and iOS
Browsing for content is a chore, Competition has more content, Some connection quirks still exist
The Chromecast 2 is one of the simplest and cheapest ways to turn your dumb TV into a smart one. Tons of apps support it, so finding content isn't a problem if you know what you want to watch or listen to. But browsing for content and controlling media fr...
