Google Chromecast HD - 2022

Overview

The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) has everything we like about 2020's Chromecast with Google TV, minus the 4K resolution and Dolby Vision HDR. If you're looking for a streaming dongle to use on a sub-4K display, this is a great pick — but consider springing for the previous generation if you think you might upgrade your TV in the near future.

-- As reviewed by AndroidPolice

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

0

9.2

User Score

Based on 12,205 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on April 18, 2024

Reviewers Liked

Comfortable, simple remote control
Google Cast
Remote with TV volume control
AV1 codec support
Lots of streaming services
Smart home features
Extremely affordable

Reviewers Didn't Like

Limited to 1080p in a 4K world
Continue Watching list is buggy
Limited storage
No Dolby Vision

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Expert reviews and ratings

The new Google Chromecast is fast and intuitive, but the attractive little dongle is behind the times.

By Tom's Guide on October 28, 2022

By AndroidPolice on October 17, 2022

100

One of the best video streamers available, thanks in no small part to the Google TV platform and excellent voice remote.

By What Hi Fi? on October 12, 2022

If you’re a videophile, you’re probably paying this product zero attention. 4K TV owners should absolutely look elsewhere. But for anyone that needs a streamer ideal for plugging into a secondary TV in the kitchen, gym, a second bedroom… wherever, this $30 Chromecast does the job and offers a much richer set of features than the original Chromecast from nearly a decade ago — and it somehow costs even less.

By The Verge on October 10, 2022

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

By PCMag on September 27, 2022

With the Chromecast with Google TV (HD), it's clear the company didn't try to do too much. And that's totally OK, because the original blueprint works fine. It’s just tailored for 1080p screens here. You get the same great UI, a nifty compact remote that covers all the basics, and more than good enough performance — all for just $30.

By Engadget on October 07, 2022

Get the Chromecast with Google TV 4K if you want an excellent streaming device with Google Assistant built in.

By Tom's Guide on September 30, 2022

Google Chromecast HD - 2022

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Price: $20

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