Is the Chromecast With Google TV 4k Worth it in 2024?

So a little while back, I stumbled across the world of Android TV boxes, and the first one I decided to buy was the Google Chromecast with Google TV 4k, but was that a smart descision?...

Chromecast 4K:

Firestick 4K Max:

S905X4 Android Boxes:
Mecool KM6 Deluxe:

Mecool KM2 Plus:

[jamesm]

It's laggy AF, but it has been handy. Dobly Atmos is a hit and miss.

[NzStumpyTech]

Was this the 3rd or 4th gen model of the 4k? Also can you install plex on them to take a phone out of the equation when running a plex server on pc?

[skipx]

Do these do audio passthru with dtshdma and dolby true hd?

[LinkedHero]

I'm hoping a new one comes out soon that is more similar to the roku ultra

[NedskiYT]

You're certainly correct that it can't handle very high bit rate video files. I installed the Plex app on it to play 4K Dolby Vision movies such as "Back To The Future" which has peak bitrates over 100mbps. It drops frames and the GC 4K will crash when trying to fast forward. It's fine with the Apple TV app running 4K Dolby Vision series such as "Ted Lasso."
I bought a "VEMONT USB C hub with Gigabit Ethernet" from Amazon and it does utilize the 1mbps Ethernet bandwidth so I'm guessing that the processor in the GC 4K dongle is simply not powerful enough. I might try the Nvidia Shield TV Pro.
Oh yeah, the remote I got with it is pretty crappy. The buttons wobble so much that I have to press the buttons precisely in the center of the button.

[dvrgod]

Hey i see you have Stremio on your chromecast, i have a fire stick 4k max and there is a black screen when i try to watch Dolby Vision/HDR10+ movies on Stremio, i heard that this is because fire stick doesn't have all Dolby Vision Profiles, and i also heard that Chromecast 4k has all profiles and run smooth, did you have any issue while watching 4k Dolby Vision movies/tv shows on Stremio? I need to know because i'm willing to buy one today. Thank you

[TechFreak_OK]

Anybody knows how to connect / use it while already got another HDMI input busy by Canalplus decoder?

[totam]

I'm here for Netflix and YouTube because I have a non smart tv since 2016 works fine but needs to study hard and be smart! Have been considering Xiaomi mi box or google tv. Good interface and ability to upgrade the storage are two things I'm looking for.

[PingerSurprise]

Since I just want to repurpose one of my PC monitors to be a bigger screen than my phone for watching memes in bed, I think I'm gonna give this a try lol

[waynethomsonuk]

You need to do a video how to connect a ethernet cable to it for a more stable connection. great video

[Katsu]

We buy chronecast for netflix. Because smart TVs alone wont update the apps to the latest version on the future

[irapashunnur]

Is there any difference between HD and 4K model of chrome cast ? My TV is only HD. Should I buy a 4K model of chrome cast or only HD model is OK.

[iam]

If a family has only Android phones, maybe iPads too, i believe Google TV is still the best option - wonder if Apple TV has any benefits in this scenario?

[haedar]

Is this a 2024 release? Is this a better device than Xiaomi Mi TV box S 2gen

[michaellutcher]

I have a chrome cast and had it for 5yrs and I find out if u have the app on our phone u can go anywhere and us it long as that TV has wifi I got mine at best buy and will not change it love it real talk

[WiseGuy]

New Chromecast 4k rumoured to be coming soon. Google io is in may so perhaps don't buy a Chromecast just yet. Also the remote is slippery as a bar of soap, so a silicone cover is useful.

[scqqscl]

Some high bitrate 4k contents on youtube lag like hell and also crashes. Ill be getting shield tv pro while visiting US

[mustaphamuslim]

Can it make WiFi available if I connect it to my TV?

[rdcal]

I am a little unaware of tech stuff, so what is the benefit of Chromecast 4k. Do we still need to subscribe to Netflix, Amazon prime to watch their content?

[williamb.francis]

Can I have the power plug into the back of the TV?