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34 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of Google Chromecast with Google TV (4th Gen, 2020). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design and remote control. The price and software are also appreciated, but opinions are divided on the reliability. There are some less positive reviews about the size.
usability, software, price, remote control, design
size
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Google Chromecast with Google TV (4th Gen, 2020) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Caleb Denison (digitaltrends.com)
Google's history with making a streaming device with a remote and on-screen interface has been rocky at best. Did they get it right this time?
Affordable ; Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support ; Slick UI ; Responsive ; Integrated Google Assistant
Dolby Vision always on by default ; Recommendation algorithm still learning
Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)
The Chromecast With Google TV finally adds a remote and on-screen interface with a new and simple menu system to the popular media streamer.
Expert review by : Jared Newman (techhive.com)
Chromecast with Google TV review: It reduces app overload, but still has a few blind spots.
Unified streaming guide means less digging through apps ; Google Assistant makes finding and sorting through content easier ; Neat features like casting, Google Photos wallpaper, and multi-room audio
Guide integration varies by app ; No support for multiple profiles ; Still some missing apps, including Apple TV+
The underlying Android TV platform still has a few weak points as well, though it feels considerably more polished .
Expert review by : Mike Prospero (tomsguide.com)
Finally, a Chromecast with a remote!
Sensible layout ; Lots of streaming services ; Remote included ; Smart home features
General Google searches poorly formatted ; Continue Watching list is buggy
Get the Chromecast with Google TV 4K if you want an excellent streaming device with Google Assistant built in.
Expert review by : Abner Li (9to5google.com)
Google is rolling out a rather sizable April update to the Chromecast with Google TV that brings several fixes and a handful of new features. expand full story
Expert review by : Steve Vegvari (iphoneincanada_ca)
Google's latest Chromecast with Google TV proves that the company is remaining competitive in the streaming space. Google TV's UI is clean and impressive.
Expert review by : Harsono Setiono (cravingtech.com)
Chromecast with Google TV Review – I've been a Google Chromecast user for many years since the first generation came out. It's still working fine. However, when I received the latest generation of Chromecast with Google TV , this has certainly exceeded...
Expert review by : Brad Bennett (mobilesyrup.com)
Google's new Chromecast is out and if you're embedded in Google's ecosytem this is the smart TV device for you.
Comes with a remote ; Smart home screen ; Reasonable price
Canadian support is limited ; Volume rocker a little small ; No Stadia yet
Only time will tell if this content-packed home screen is going to be a major improvement over Roku or Apple's grid of apps
Expert review by : Ben Schoon (9to5google.com)
2020 has been quite a year , but outside of the obvious things, it's also been notable for the barrage of streaming services that have changed how we consume TV shows and movies online. There have been perks, sure, but it's only made finding our...
Expert review by : Ben Schoon (9to5google.com)
The new Chromecast arrives with support for native apps, but some users in the UK took note that the device seemed to lack support for the popular BBC iPlayer. Ahead of the launch next week, though, it seems Chromecast with Google TV is getting...