Chromecast with Google TV (HD)
Google's 2022 1080p version of the Chromecast with Google TV, with HDR10+ and a voice remote, suited to HD TVs on a budget.
- Type
- Stick
- Resolution
- 1080p
- HDR
- HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Software
- Google TV
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree it is a very cheap, capable 1080p streamer with a wide app selection, Google Cast and a comfortable, simple remote. The main limitation they note is the lack of 4K; The Verge saw occasional hitches and lag, PCMag noted no Dolby Vision, and Tom's Guide found the Continue Watching row confusing.
From pcmag.com, tomsguide.com and theverge.com
Specifications
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- Resolution
- 1080p
- HDR
- HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Video
- Up to 1080p HDR at 60 fps
- HDR
- HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG
- Audio
- Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus; Dolby Atmos by HDMI pass-through
Performance
- Software
- Google TV
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Ethernet
- No
- Voice remote
- Yes
- Ports
- HDMI (on a cable, plugs into the TV); USB-C for power; Ethernet via Google's Ethernet power adapter (sold separately)
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac (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
- 162.5 × 61 × 12.5 mm; 55 g
Pros and cons
Pros
- HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG at up to 1080p 60 fps
- Dolby Atmos passed through over HDMI to a compatible soundbar or receiver
- Voice remote with IR control of the TV, soundbar or receiver
Cons
- 1080p only, with no Dolby Vision
- Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 5
- Ethernet needs Google's separate Ethernet power adapter
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Resolution | HDR | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stick | 1080p | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Fire OS | Sept 2020 | |
| Stick | 1080p | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Fire OS | Oct 2024 | |
| Stick | 1080p | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Fire OS | 2020 |
Sources
- support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409
- blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hd
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