Chromecast with Google TV (4K)
Google's 2020 4K dongle with a voice remote and Google TV, replaced by the Google TV Streamer in 2024, suited to 4K TVs on a budget.
- Type
- Stick
- Resolution
- 4K
- HDR
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Software
- Google TV
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree it is an affordable, easy-to-use 4K streamer, with a clear Google TV interface, a good voice remote and Dolby Vision support. Trusted Reviews found some apps missing outside the US and the interface could be quicker, TechRadar noted not all TVs can power it, and What Hi-Fi? found rivals' sound more dynamic.
From pcmag.com, whathifi.com, techradar.com and trustedreviews.com
Specifications
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- Resolution
- 4K
- HDR
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Video
- Up to 4K HDR at 60 fps; Dolby Vision, VP9 and HLG decode; ALLM over HDMI for gaming
- HDR
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG
- Audio
- Dolby audio pass-through, including Dolby Atmos (needs a Dolby Atmos soundbar or receiver)
Performance
- Software
- Google TV
- Storage
- 8 GB
- Memory
- 2 GB
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Ethernet
- No
- Voice remote
- Yes
- Ports
- HDMI 2.0 with ALLM (on a cable); USB-C for power and data; Ethernet via Google's Ethernet power adapter (sold separately)
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 4.2
- Remote
- Chromecast Voice Remote with Google Assistant button, IR for the TV, receiver or soundbar, and BLE 4.2; 2 × AAA (included); 122 × 38 × 18 mm, 63 g
Design
- Type
- Stick
- Power
- 5 V, 1.5 A power supply included; 1.5 m power cable
- Size
- 162 × 61 × 12.5 mm; 56.7 g
Pros and cons
Pros
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG at up to 4K 60 fps
- Plugs into the TV's HDMI port and hides behind it
- Voice remote with IR control of the TV, soundbar or receiver
Cons
- Dolby Atmos by HDMI pass-through only
- 8GB of storage and 2GB of memory
- Ethernet needs Google's separate Ethernet power adapter
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Resolution | HDR | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stick | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Fire OS | Oct 2021 | |
| Stick | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Roku OS | Oct 2021 | |
| Stick | 4K | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Fire OS | Oct 2018 |
Newer model: TV Streamer.
Sources
- support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409
- store.google.com/gb/product/google_tv_streamer
- blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tv
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