4.1
5
26 ratings
Google Chromecast Review: 46 Ratings, Pros and Cons
Date: (Last saved review: ) - Review: CommentChoisir.fr
Check all the 46 reviews find on Media Players Google Chromecast, with the 26 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Media Players magazines and websites give 26 ratings, we get this average rating to this Google product : 4.1/5.
Google Chromecast review : With an average rating of 4.1/5, you can buy Google Chromecast with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
This product got 4 times the maximum score in the reviews! This is pretty rare and shows that this Media Players is extremely successful!
Google Chromecast ratings
26 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 4.1/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 5/5 What Hi-Fi? | 5/5 Stuff | 5/5 Numerama | 9/10 DigitalTrends |
| 4.5/5 PCMag | 4.5/5 Android Central | 4.3/5 Chip.de | 8.5/10 The Verge |
| 85/100 CNET France | 4/5 ExpertReviews | 8/10 Android Authority | 4/5 Tom's Guide (US) |
| 4/5 Indian Express | 4/5 91mobiles.com | 7.7/10 AndroidpcTV | 7.6/10 AndroidPC.es |
| 3.5/5 PhonAndroid | 3/5 PCWorld.com |
12 Preview or review without rating: Les Numériques, Generation-NT, PCtipp, Gadgets360, GizTele, Engadget, Android Police, AndroidWorld, FlatpanelsHD, FrAndroid, ChinaHandys, AVCesar
Pros and cons for Google Chromecast List of reviews and ratings
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5
5
What Hi-Fi?
Affordable
Casting is neat
Good video and sound
Casting is neat
Good video and sound
Little new of note
No dedicated remote
No Amazon Video
No dedicated remote
No Amazon Video
reviewed at 30/10/2018 - [read the full review on What Hi-Fi?]
5
5
Stuff
Bargain price
Easy setup
Good app selection
Google Home integration
Easy setup
Good app selection
Google Home integration
No remote
No Amazon Prime Video app
Voice control is limited
No Amazon Prime Video app
Voice control is limited
[5/5] reviewed at 08/11/2018 - Google Chromecast (2018) [read the full review on Stuff]
[5/5] reviewed at 26/10/2020 - Chromecast with Google TV [read the full review on Stuff]
[5/5] reviewed at 26/10/2020 - Chromecast with Google TV [read the full review on Stuff]
9
10
DigitalTrends
Affordable
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support
Slick UI
Responsive
Integrated Google Assistant
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support
Slick UI
Responsive
Integrated Google Assistant
Dolby Vision always on by default
Recommendation algorithm still learning
Recommendation algorithm still learning
[9/10] reviewed at 28/10/2020 - Test Google Chromecast 2020: What we always wanted [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
reviewed at 23/09/2024 - Test Google TV Streamer: Chromecast hits the awkward preteen years [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
reviewed at 23/09/2024 - Test Google TV Streamer: Chromecast hits the awkward preteen years [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
4.5
5
PCMag
Loads of apps and services on Google TV
Google Assistant
Google Cast
Remote with TV volume control
Google Assistant
Google Cast
Remote with TV volume control
Limited to 1080p
No Dolby Vision
No Dolby Vision
reviewed at 27/09/2022 - [read the full review on PCMag]
4.5
5
Android Central
Uses the same remote as the 4K iteration
Fantastic for almost any scenario
Runs Android 12 out of the box
Includes HDR support
Fantastic for almost any scenario
Runs Android 12 out of the box
Includes HDR support
Limited storage space
1080p-only might be frustrating for some
1080p-only might be frustrating for some
[4.5/5] reviewed at 02/11/2022 - Test Chromecast with Google TV (HD): The new king of streaming devices [read the full review on Android Central]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 14/06/2024 - Test Onn. Google TV 4K Pro: Doing what the Chromecast can't [read the full review on Android Central]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 14/06/2024 - Test Onn. Google TV 4K Pro: Doing what the Chromecast can't [read the full review on Android Central]
4.3
5
Chip.de
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 02/12/2021 - [read the full review on Chip.de]
85
100
CNET France
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 15/03/2019 - Google Chromecast vs Apple AirPlay : quelle est la meilleure solution de streaming pour votre smartp [read the full review on CNET France]
[85/100] reviewed at 03/11/2020 - Test - Google Chromecast 2020 : une interface et une télécommande, ça change tout [read the full review on CNET France]
[85/100] reviewed at 03/11/2020 - Test - Google Chromecast 2020 : une interface et une télécommande, ça change tout [read the full review on CNET France]
8
10
Android Authority
Good performance
4K and Dolby Vision HDR
Dolby Atmos support
Feature-packed remote
DVR functionality through Sling TV
Affordable
4K and Dolby Vision HDR
Dolby Atmos support
Feature-packed remote
DVR functionality through Sling TV
Affordable
Not a looker
TiVo UI makes things confusing
TiVo UI makes things confusing
[8/10] reviewed at 07/03/2021 - Test TiVo Stream 4K: Is it a Google Chromecast killer? [read the full review on Android Authority]
reviewed at 04/10/2022 - Test Chromecast with Google TV (HD): The new king of HD streaming [read the full review on Android Authority]
reviewed at 04/10/2022 - Test Chromecast with Google TV (HD): The new king of HD streaming [read the full review on Android Authority]
4
5
ExpertReviews
Affordable
Easy setup
Easy setup
Doesn't fully support all apps
[4/5] reviewed at 24/07/2014 - Google Chromecast review: Still a cheap way to make your TV smart in 2018 [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[4/5] reviewed at 24/07/2014 - Test Google Chromecast (2015): Still a cheap way to make your TV smart, now for £10 less [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[4/5] reviewed at 24/07/2014 - Test Google Chromecast (2015): Still a cheap way to make your TV smart, now for £10 less [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
4
5
Indian Express
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 20/08/2022 - [read the full review on Indian Express]
4
5
91mobiles.com
Simple setup and easy to use
Tight integration with Google services
Smooth usage?
HDR10
+ and Dolby Vision support
Tight integration with Google services
Smooth usage?
HDR10
+ and Dolby Vision support
A tad pricey
Slippery remote
Slippery remote
reviewed at 28/08/2022 - [read the full review on 91mobiles.com]
4
5
Tom's Guide (US)
Sensible layout
Lots of streaming services
Remote included
Smart home features
Lots of streaming services
Remote included
Smart home features
General Google searches poorly formatted
[4/5] reviewed at 24/03/2022 - Test Chromecast with Google TV [read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
[4/5] reviewed at 30/09/2022 - Test Chromecast with Google TV HD: A great cheap streamer [read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
[4/5] reviewed at 30/09/2022 - Test Chromecast with Google TV HD: A great cheap streamer [read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
3.5
5
PhonAndroid
The video and sound quality
The new sleek design
Personalized recommendations with AI
The integration of the connected home
The button to find the remote control
The customizable button
The new sleek design
Personalized recommendations with AI
The integration of the connected home
The button to find the remote control
The customizable button
The price is rising
...but less discreet than a dongle
The few connectors provided in the box
The absence of Wi-Fi 6 in 2024
...but less discreet than a dongle
The few connectors provided in the box
The absence of Wi-Fi 6 in 2024
[3.5/5] reviewed at 28/10/2022 - Test Chromecast avec Google TV (HD ? 2022) : petite taille, petit prix et petites utilité [read the full review on PhonAndroid]
[4/5] reviewed at 23/09/2024 - Adieu le Chromecast, cet appareil le remplace pour le meilleur et pour le pire. Notre test du Google TV Streamer [read the full review on PhonAndroid]
[4/5] reviewed at 23/09/2024 - Adieu le Chromecast, cet appareil le remplace pour le meilleur et pour le pire. Notre test du Google TV Streamer [read the full review on PhonAndroid]
7.7
10
AndroidpcTV
Cheap
Compact and powerful
Android TV 9
All streaming certifications
Good BT
+IR remote
Compact and powerful
Android TV 9
All streaming certifications
Good BT
+IR remote
1080p max
[7.7/10] reviewed at 19/02/2021 - REVIEW: TiVo Stream 4K, the alternative to Chromecast Google TV [read the full review on AndroidpcTV]
reviewed at 26/10/2022 - Test Chromecast with Google TV HD,: economical and simple [read the full review on AndroidpcTV]
reviewed at 26/10/2022 - Test Chromecast with Google TV HD,: economical and simple [read the full review on AndroidpcTV]
7.6
10
AndroidPC.es
Economical
Google TV 12
Good Google support
BT Remote Control
Streaming certificates
Google TV 12
Good Google support
BT Remote Control
Streaming certificates
1080p max
reviewed at 26/10/2022 - [read the full review on AndroidPC.es]
8.5
10
The Verge
Excellent value for 4K / Dolby Vision / Atmos
Google TV is good at aggregating content
Remote does both IR and HDMI-CEC
Google TV is good at aggregating content
Remote does both IR and HDMI-CEC
Occasional performance slowdowns
Lack of home screen customization
No Apple TV app
Lack of home screen customization
No Apple TV app
[8.5/10] reviewed at 30/09/2020 - Test Google Chromecast (2020): reinvented ? and now with a remote [read the full review on The Verge]
[7/10] reviewed at 10/10/2022 - Test Chromecast with Google TV HD: easy entertainment [read the full review on The Verge]
[7/10] reviewed at 10/10/2022 - Test Chromecast with Google TV HD: easy entertainment [read the full review on The Verge]
3
5
PCWorld.com
A solid speed upgrade for first-gen Chromecast owners
Google Assistant enables powerful home automation
Launching videos by phone can be faster than using a proper remote
Google Assistant enables powerful home automation
Launching videos by phone can be faster than using a proper remote
reviewed at 21/11/2018 - [read the full review on PCWorld.com]
5
5
Numerama
The design is successful
The button to make the remote control ring
The button to make the remote control ring
Less discreet than a Chromecast, without HDMI in the box
It is not easy to install applications.
The performances are average
Why did you kill the Chromecast?
It is not easy to install applications.
The performances are average
Why did you kill the Chromecast?
[5/5] reviewed at 25/10/2020 - Test du Google Chromecast (2020) : la nouvelle box TV Android de référence [read the full review on Numerama]
[9/10] reviewed at 09/11/2022 - Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast et Amazon Fire TV : quelle est la meilleure box télé ? [read the full review on Numerama]
[5/10] reviewed at 23/09/2024 - Test du Google TV Streamer 4K : le successeur du Chromecast a oublié d'être simple [read the full review on Numerama]
[9/10] reviewed at 09/11/2022 - Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast et Amazon Fire TV : quelle est la meilleure box télé ? [read the full review on Numerama]
[5/10] reviewed at 23/09/2024 - Test du Google TV Streamer 4K : le successeur du Chromecast a oublié d'être simple [read the full review on Numerama]
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not scored
Les NumériquesNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 21/03/2014 - [read the full review on Les Numériques]
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not scored
Generation-NTNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/04/2014 - [read the full review on Generation-NT]
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not scored
PCtippNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 10/12/2021 - [read the full review on PCtipp]
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not scored
Gadgets360No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 09/08/2022 - [read the full review on Gadgets360]
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not scored
GizTeleNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 22/08/2022 - Cómo resetear el Chromecast con Google TV [read the full review on GizTele]
reviewed at 17/11/2022 - 3 meses de Tivify gratis comprando un Chromecast Google TV [read the full review on GizTele]
reviewed at 17/11/2022 - 3 meses de Tivify gratis comprando un Chromecast Google TV [read the full review on GizTele]
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not scored
EngadgetNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 07/10/2022 - [read the full review on Engadget]
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not scored
Android PoliceNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/10/2022 - [read the full review on Android Police]
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not scored
AndroidWorldNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 07/10/2022 - Recensione Chromecast con Google TV HD: averlo avuto anni fa! [read the full review on AndroidWorld]
reviewed at 27/09/2024 - Recensione Google TV Streamer: Chromecast si allarga, ma forse non abbastanza [read the full review on AndroidWorld]
reviewed at 27/09/2024 - Recensione Google TV Streamer: Chromecast si allarga, ma forse non abbastanza [read the full review on AndroidWorld]
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not scored
FlatpanelsHDGood evolution of Chromecast
Full user interface & remote
4K Dolby Vision & Atmos support
Inexpensive device
App library
Energy-efficient
Full user interface & remote
4K Dolby Vision & Atmos support
Inexpensive device
App library
Energy-efficient
Weak hardware, performance
No frame rate matching
Lacks Google Stadia, gaming apps
Ads disguised as 'recommendations'
No frame rate matching
Lacks Google Stadia, gaming apps
Ads disguised as 'recommendations'
reviewed at 09/04/2021 - Review: Chromecast with Google TV [read the full review on FlatpanelsHD]
reviewed at 12/08/2013 - Review: Google Chromecast [read the full review on FlatpanelsHD]
reviewed at 12/08/2013 - Review: Google Chromecast [read the full review on FlatpanelsHD]
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not scored
FrAndroidBeautiful warm and contrasting image
Support HDR10, HDR10
+ and HLG
Google Cast and Play Store function
Dolby Atmos and DTS (passthrough) compatible
Possibility to install an alternative launcher
Powered by a simple TV USB port
Support HDR10, HDR10
+ and HLG
Google Cast and Play Store function
Dolby Atmos and DTS (passthrough) compatible
Possibility to install an alternative launcher
Powered by a simple TV USB port
Interface that is not very fluid (and confusing)
Inefficient Google Assistant
Volume buttons on the side of the remote control
Dolby Vision not supported
Dolby Atmos not supported from music streaming apps
Inefficient Google Assistant
Volume buttons on the side of the remote control
Dolby Vision not supported
Dolby Atmos not supported from music streaming apps
reviewed at 12/02/2023 - [read the full review on FrAndroid]
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not scored
ChinaHandysavailable in multiple colors
small but beautiful remote control
intuitive operating system with regular updates
full integration of popular streaming services
HDMI CEC works perfectly.
small but beautiful remote control
intuitive operating system with regular updates
full integration of popular streaming services
HDMI CEC works perfectly.
a less comprehensive integration of Netflix
high price
high price
reviewed at 02/02/2024 - [read the full review on ChinaHandys]
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not scored
AVCesarNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 06/05/2024 - Nouvelle clé Chromecast Google TV 4K en préparation [read the full review on AVCesar]
reviewed at 12/08/2024 - Google Chromecast est mort, vive Google TV Streamer ! [read the full review on AVCesar]
reviewed at 12/08/2024 - Google Chromecast est mort, vive Google TV Streamer ! [read the full review on AVCesar]
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An average rating of 4.1/5 with 26 ratings.This Media Players got 4 times the maximum score in the reviews!
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