The Chromecast with Google TV HD is official and cheaper than expected – in the US you can get one for just $ 30. This replaces the base 2018 Chromecast that launched at $ 35 and was far less capable (the Google TV part was missing. ).
We should note that while this device has “HD” in its name, it actually outputs 1080p. Sure, it’s a lower resolution offered by the 4K model – that costs $ 50 – but it still supports HDR output. On a smaller TV, the difference between 1080p and 4K may not be as visible.
If you’re interested, you can pick one up from Google’s online store, Best Buy, and (soon) Amazon. In Germany, the HD version costs € 40, the 4K version costs € 70. The Chromecast HD is only available in “Snow” white.
You can use this Chromecast with popular streaming services, for live TV if you subscribe to YouTube TV, and for streaming games with Stadia (you’ll need a controller, however, as the included remote won’t cut it).
The Chromecast supports major streaming services, YouTube and live TV, as well as Stadia games
The Chromecast with Google TV HD is powered by an Amlogic S805X2 chipset with 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of built-in storage. This can be used to install some of the thousands of Android TV apps it supports (this one runs Android 12).
This (unlike the 4K model) supports AV1, which is gaining ground with video streaming sites (including YouTube), but is not well supported on smartphone chipsets (Qualcomm and Apple are the main culprits).
By the way, if you have a Chromecast with Google TV 4K or plan to buy one, you should know that the Android 12 update is almost ready, although the exact timing of the release is yet to be determined.
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