Which Chromecast to choose in 2021? Our great comparison of all models

Chromecast is a hugely popular device, but do you know the differences between the models? Currently, we can find three variants of Chromecast on the market, and these are fundamentally different from each other. If you want to choose the right Chromecast for yourself, then you will find all the necessary information in this great comparison of all models. So which Chromecast to choose?

If you’re looking for a way to cheaply enhance your TV with smart features, or just want to simply send content from your phone to your TV, you’re probably seriously considering buying a Chromecast. This product has always belonged to the category where you get a lot of music for little money. Nevertheless, they are on the market today three Chromecast modelswhich are significantly different.

Chromecast is probably the most successful hardware product Google has ever created. Much has changed since the first generation of Chromecast in 2013. A simple TV dongle for streaming content has become a device with a full-fledged operating system and the ability to install applications.

Chromecast 3 is the most affordable foundation for everyone

The third generation of Chromecast directly follows the tradition of the first Chromecast from 2013. It is a round black device in the shape of a small “puck”. Compared to all models, the Chromecast 3 offers only basic features, but what makes it go great. After unpacking, the device is basically just inserted into the free HDMI port and connect the micro USB cable to the power supply. If you have any newer TV, it should handle it to Power a Chromecast 3 from Its Own USB Port |. For older TVs, you may need to connect the power adapter to the mains.

Next, just set up your Chromecast 3 using the app Google Home and connect to wifi. Once you’ve set up your Chromecast, a notorious icon will appear in all Google Cast-enabled apps (thousands). Now you can upload Netflix, YouTube, photos and more to your TV with one click. Chromecast 3 supports maximum resolution 1080p. It is about cheapest Chromecastwhich you can buy today. The price is around 1100CZK.

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Chromecast Ultra for gamers only?

Compared to all Chromecast models, the Ultra is in the middle. It’s still a simple device that’s designed to send content from your phone to your TV. Unlike Chromecast 3, but this “black puck”. It contains a lot more powerful hardware. Chromecast Ultra therefore supports playback of content in resolution 4K (60FPS). Another feature leak is support for the Google Stadium gaming streaming platform. It is currently the only Chromecast that has Google’s streaming game support. In the future, Chromecast Ultra will only be sold by Google in the Google Stadium driver set. On the Czech market, you can still get it separately for the price of around 2000CZK.

Chromecast with Google TV – smart TV with everything

This device became a hit at the end of 2020. Compared to all Chromecast models, this model is at the very top. The last evolutionary step has brought a full-fledged one to Chromecast operating system with the ability to install applications. Chromecast with Google TV in the background is powered by the Android TV operating system, which is covered by a new user interface called Google TV.

This makes it possible for the device install a large number of applicationsthat exist for Android TV. There’s still the ability to easily send content from your phone to your device, but you can use Chromecast with Google TV on your own. It really comes with the device successful remote control. The remote fits perfectly in your hand and you will find exactly so many buttons on it that you will never have to reach for the remote control of your TV again. He can communicate with television with the help of infrared report, so thanks Bluetooth. You will also find a button for here Google Assistant and a microphone so you can enter voice commands. Dedicated buttons for are also perfect Netflix, YouTube and volume control cleverly located on the side.

Of course, Chromecast with Google TV supports content playback in 4K at 60FPS. Google also promises to add support for streaming Google Stadium games in a future update. We find the device on the body USB-C port power supply. But it can also be used for USB hub connection and, for example, to expand 4GB built-in memory. You can buy Chromecast with Google TV on the Czech market from 2200Kč.

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