Chromecast With Google TV Review

Google's Chromecast lineup was getting a bit long in the tooth. The regular Chromecast could only stream 1080p content, while the Chromecast Ultra added 4K but more than doubled the price, and neither came with a remote or had an on-screen menu system. The new Chromecast With Google TV replaces both of these dated media streamers, offering an excellent 4K experience with a remote, an easy-to-use menu system, and all of the benefits of Google TV in a tiny, $49.99 package. It easily rivals the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, with a sleek interface and loads of functionality, earning our Editors’ Choice for affordable media streamers.Design and Remote The new Chromecast is built similarly to the previous models, with a slim, puck-like body on a short cable that ends in an HDMI plug. This version is a bit more oblong than the circular Chromecast, and its smooth matte finish makes it reminiscent of a bar of soap. It's available in blue, pink, or white, though it doesn't really matter which co...

The Chromecast With Google TV finally adds a remote and on-screen interface with a new and simple menu system to the popular media streamer.

Attractive, accessible new Google TV interface; 4K with HDR10 and Dolby Vision; Useful Google Assistant and Cast features; Affordable

Live TV tab only supports YouTube TV

Chromecast with Google TV

Chromecast with Google TV review

Remote control; Slick interface; Google Assistant; 4K with wide HDR support;

No Stadia support until 2021; Can’t switch users; ;

Chromecast With Google TV (HD) Review

The Chromecast With Google TV ($49.99) is one of our favorite media streamers, offering 4K HDR streaming and plenty of powerful features for less than $50. You don’t need a 4K media hub if your TV isn’t 4K, though, which is why Google also offers the Chromecast With Google TV (HD). The HD version costs just $29.99 and offers all the same functionality as the 4K model, including HDR10 support, Google Assistant, Google Cast, and a remote that can control your TV. In fact, the only differences between the two are a 1080p resolution and the lack of Dolby Vision—both of which are no loss if used with older TVs. The Chromecast With Google TV (4K) is still a top pick for your 4K TV, but the HD version is an ideal way to keep olders TVs connected, making it our Editors’ Choice winner for HD media streamers.Identical Twins Only available in white, the Chromecast HD is identical to the Chromecast 4K model. It’s a flat, rounded puck about the size and shape of a worn bar of soap, measuring 1...

The Chromecast With Google TV (HD) brings a wealth of streaming services and Google Assistant voice control to 1080p TVs for just $30.

Loads of apps and services on Google TV; Google Assistant; Google Cast; Remote with TV volume control

Limited to 1080p; No Dolby Vision