Google Chromecast 4 with Google TV 2020 4th Gen Streaming Media Player

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Works with Android and iOS

Design - Ovular design akin to the original Chromecast

Comes with a remote! 

Can be powered by some TVs, or from the wall

For the last three years Google has stuck to a hockey-puck shape for its Chromecast devices, and it’s done so again for the Chromecast with Google TV. The latest design is slightly more elongated than before, but by and large it’s pretty similar to its predecessors. 

Features - You’ll need a Google account to use it

Casting works with iOS and Android phones

Most streaming apps are here except Apple TV and Stadia

As you’d expect from a product with ‘Google TV’ in its name, the new Chromecast really caters to the Android audience out there: you’ll use your Google account as a login for the device, and you’ll then have access to Google Assistant, YouTube/YouTube TV (if you have an account), the Play Store, Google Photos, and Nest devices if you have them.

Performance  - Rock-steady streaming, even in low-bandwidth households

Small bit of noticeable pop-in upon setup

Support for 4K HDR (HDR10+, Dolby Vision) and Dolby At most

Chromecast with Google TV performs admirably and rivals the performance of its competitors. Google hasn’t been explicitly clear on what’s going on inside the hardware at a system level, but regardless of whatever SoC it’s chosen to use, we've seen very few points that the Chromecast dipped in performance - especially once we chose which content we wanted to watch.

Chromecast with Google TV requires a TV with an HDMI port, Wi-Fi network, Google Account, nearby electrical outlet, and compatible mobile device. Minimum OS requirements are available at g.co/cast/req. To view content in 4K, a 4K-capable TV and reliable broadband internet connection are required.

The Google Home app is compatible with the following mobile devices:

An Android phone running Android 6.0 or later

An Android tablet running Android 6.0 or later

An iPhone or iPad with iOS 12.0 or later