Read the full Chromecast with Google TV review If you need that, then try Amazon Fire Sticks or the more expensive Apple TV 4K instead. There's still no Apple Music app, though.
#Best chromecast device 2021 update#
The addition of Apple TV and Apple TV+ has been a particularly important update when it comes to improving the 4K HDR PAYG film and TV options. While, natively, it doesn't have quite as many apps as some rivals, you can make up for that by casting anything it doesn't have from your mobile or tablet instead. Top suggestions will always be from streaming services to which you already subscribe, and in top quality where possible, rather than Google trying to sell you content to which you already have access. That's best underlined in the way that it presents search results with an even hand. It's better looking, more intuitive, more searchable and, crucially, excellent at making suggestions of what to watch next. Google TV is the successor to Android TV and has been rolling-out to smart TVs since 2021. While this streamer and the Fire TV Stick 4K are an even match for performance, it's Google's superior operating system that wins the day. Google was in Amazon's media streaming shadow until the arrival of the most recent Chromecast and, specifically, the Google TV user-interface that comes with it. Add to that the warm, expressive audio performance, and you've got the best media streamer around right now.
#Best chromecast device 2021 skin#
And visually, it's stunning: colours are bold yet balanced, skin tones look warm yet lively, while the contrast adds a sense of depth, making the picture more immersive. The A15 Bionic chip partners with 4GB of RAM to make it significantly faster than the previous-gen model. And the remote control has a USB-C charging port in place of the Lightning of yore. The pricier model has an Ethernet port too, alongside the standard HDMI 2.1 connection. In fact, it's nigh-on identical to the second-gen model, with the same boxy design and matte and glossy black combo finish. These changes aren't evident to look at it. The newest model boasts more power, smaller casework, usability upgrades and it's cheaper than the previous generation. The Apple TV 4K has been our favourite streamer and an Award-winner since its release in 2021.
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