Experts recommend Chromecast with Google TV 4K more than Chromecast with Google TV HD
As of 16 Jan 2025, experts prefer Chromecast with Google TV 4K over Chromecast with Google TV HD, but both Streaming Players have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Chromecast with Google TV 4K received 5 recommendations: from CNET (17 Dec 2024), Reviewed (25 Jul 2023) The Verge (15 Feb 2023) and 2 others. By contrast, Chromecast with Google TV HD received only 3 recommendations from IGN (2 Jan 2025), Tom's Guide (5 Dec 2024) and TechRadar (7 Oct 2022).
| Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | CNET  | Digital Trends  | Business Insider  | Reviewed  | The Verge  | PCMag  | IGN  | Tom's Guide  | TechRadar  | WIRED  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | - | Check price |  Chromecast with Google TV 4K The Chromecast with Google TV 4K is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content options, impressive picture and sound quality, and convenient features, making it a reliable and user-friendly choice for home entertainment. | 3 | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | 6 | - | - | 2 |
| 12 | - | $88 |  Chromecast with Google TV HD The Chromecast with Google TV HD is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content availability, excellent picture and sound quality, a user-friendly setup and interface, and decent gaming capabilities, making it suitable for various entertainment needs. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 8 | 4 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 2 Jan 2025 IGN ranked Chromecast with Google TV 4K as #6 and Chromecast with Google TV HD as #8
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Chromecast with Google TV 4K Best Android TV Streaming Stick... ... ... #8 out of 9 Chromecast with Google TV HD Best HD Streaming Device... ... ... Source: www.ign.com - On 17 Dec 2024 CNET ranked Chromecast with Google TV 4K as #3
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 Chromecast with Google TV 4K Third-Best Streaming Device Overall / Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.cnet.com - On 25 Jul 2023 Reviewed ranked Chromecast with Google TV 4K as #2
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Chromecast with Google TV 4K Best Value / Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.reviewed.com - On 15 Feb 2023
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Chromecast with Google TV 4K A great streaming device for less money... ... ... Source: www.theverge.com - On 7 Oct 2024 WIRED ranked Chromecast with Google TV 4K as #2
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Chromecast with Google TV 4K Best for Casting (and Anyone on Google Home)... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 5 Dec 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Chromecast with Google TV HD as #8
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 13 Chromecast with Google TV HD The best HD streaming device... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 7 Oct 2022 TechRadar ranked Chromecast with Google TV HD as #4
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 9 Chromecast with Google TV HD The best all-rounder streaming stick... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com
After counting and adding up the 76 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Chromecast with Google TV 4K outranks Chromecast with Google TV HD. This is not to say that Chromecast with Google TV HD is a bad option. Like Chromecast with Google TV 4K, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Chromecast with Google TV 4K outranks Chromecast with Google TV HD by 6 positions. This indicates that, as of 16 Jan 2025, Chromecast with Google TV 4K is more critically acclaimed than Chromecast with Google TV HD.
| Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | CNET | Digital Trends | Business Insider | Reviewed | The Verge | PCMag | IGN | Tom's Guide | TechRadar | WIRED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $247 |  Apple TV 4K The Apple TV 4K (2022) has received positive reviews for its content availability, picture and sound quality, setup, and gaming capabilities, making it a versatile streaming device suitable for users who want a comprehensive range of streaming services, impressive picture and sound quality, easy setup, and seamless integration with other Apple devices. | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | - | $38 |  Roku Streaming Stick 4K The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content, high-quality picture and sound, easy setup, and the option for casual gaming experiences. | 2 | 2 | - |
3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $73 |  Roku Ultra The Roku Ultra 2022 is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content, excellent picture and sound quality, easy setup, and some gaming capabilities, making it suitable for various streaming preferences. |
- | - | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content options, 4K resolution, HDR and Dolby Vision support, fast navigation, and gaming capabilities, making it a recommended choice for users seeking a user-friendly and high-quality streaming experience. | 4 | 4 | 4 | - | 4 | - | 2 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
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Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by Expert Reviews | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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