![]() I’m not even really sure why the Chromecast has a circular design, nor why a streaming stick is a stick. While they both look clean, black and slim, neither is much to look at. Which is better? Google Chromecast Ultra or Amazon Fire Stick 4k Chromecast Ultra vs Amazon Fire TV Stick: Design Image: Google/Amazon While I was initially sceptical about downloading so many apps onto my phone and casting from it as though it were a remote, it’s become second nature now.īut with more and more streaming devices hitting the market, I began to ask myself: what else is out there and how have streaming devices evolved in the few short years that I’ve had my Chromecast? To find out, I decided to play with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max to see how the two stack up against each other in true Battlemodo fashion. BTW – prices are accurate and items in stock at the time of posting.įor a few years now, I’ve relied on my Google Chromecast Ultra for all of my streaming needs. We have affiliate and advertising partnerships, which means we may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Here you’ll find first looks to complete hands-on experiences with the latest tech on the market.Īt Gizmodo, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. View All Reviews Expert opinions and reviews on the latest gadgets, phones, laptops and more.Smartwatch and Fitness Tracker See how Apple Watch, Fitbit, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Garmin and many more stack up with our reviews.Smartphone Read trusted reviews on the latest smart phones from Apple, Samsung, Google and many more.PC & Peripheral All you need to know on the latest PC releases and whether they’re worth their dime. ![]() From consoles to RPGS and shooters, we’ve got it all here just waiting for you to read. Gaming Let expert reviewers guide you on which games to play.Gadgets & Smart Home Whether it’s a drone, a smart vacuum or noise cancelling headphones you are looking to buy, our reviewers have tried and tested it before you have to.Entertainment We spend hours watching and reviewing the latest movies, shows and music releases so you don’t have to.Car Our revheads bring you all you need to know on the coolest electric vehicles and sports cars available on the market.Camera Here you’ll find expert opinions on the latest cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony and plenty more.I did miss the added resolution the 2020 model brings to the table in newer, more visually rich content, like Disney+’s Andor - but again, most people won’t be using this HD model with a 4K TV anyway. I tested the Chromecast HD on 4K-capable screens, and even there, 1080p is fine for most of what I normally watch. Dolby Vision is a notable loss on a spec sheet, but HDR10+ does a fine job, and it didn’t take any futzing to get full sound out of my 5.1 setup. TV and movies from the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) look and sound great, though. Video is, of course, limited to 1080p, but if you’re shopping for a streamer to use with your 4K TV, you’re probably not thinking about the Chromecast HD. Aside from the lack of Dolby Vision HDR, the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) supports all the same protocols as the 4K model.įor HDR, it’s compatible with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG for audio, you’ve got access to Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos via HDMI passthrough. However you access your content, you’ll get pretty robust audio and video format support.
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