Still great value for money ; Added 5GHz Wi-Fi support ; Compact design ; Enhanced Chromecast companion app

Gaming is weak currently

The Chromecast is one of the best-value streaming sticks on the market, even if it doesn’t feel terribly original.

Still great value for money ; Added 5GHz Wi-Fi support ; Compact design ; Enhanced Chromecast companion app

Many features not active in the UK ; Gaming is weak currently

The Chromecast 2 is one of the best-value streaming sticks on the market, even if it doesn’t feel terribly original.

Faster operation ; Cleaner, more refined picture ; Intuitive, user-friendly app ; More content ; Same price

Not completely catch-up TV compatible

We couldn’t ask for more from the new Chromecast. It’s a faster, more refined experience, and doesn’t cost a penny more

Inexpensive, improved design, streams content from Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, HBO Now and other popular apps from your mobile device, 5GHz Wi-Fi compatibility, updated Chromecast app with universal search

Still no interface or dedicated remote (if that bothers you), support for 1080p rather than 4K, requires an Android or iOS device for setup, and can only stream Amazon videos from a PC

The new Chromecast is an easy way to get content to your TV via your phone, tablet or PC without any hassle. Whether you want to playback from apps, mirror browser tabs (or local media playback within), or even play split-screen games - Chromecast 2...

Owners of the original Chromecast have very little reason to upgrade the new model. Google has improved the design with the Chromecast 2 and added better Wi-Fi. We also like the new app and, in general, the device is a bargain at £30. However, the Roku...

It's fast and has superior Wi-Fi ; Simplicity, great app ; Cheap as chips ; Tons of apps work with it ; Looks nice

Still waiting on some functionality ; Some apps and games are yet to catch up

The new Chromecast is simple, smart, works brilliantly and is cheap. What more could you ask for from a gadget?

The Google Chromecast is a dirt-cheap wireless video dongle that streams Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games to your TV using an Android or Apple phone or tablet, or a PC, as the controller. Its small size...

The lack of a dedicated remote means you always need a smartphone, tablet or PC nearby to use it. Slightly more expensive boxes and sticks, with their physical remotes, tactile buttons and onscreen displays, are more convenient to use. The only way to...

The innovative Chromecast might be the ultimate living-room accessory for your phone or tablet, but more traditional streaming devices deliver a better streaming experience.

Wide range of apps ; Support for dual-band WiFi (finally) ; Cheap and cheerful

No support for 4K

Chromecast remains one of the easiest and best ways to get content that’s available on your phone to your TV screen. If you're in any way bothered about streaming content on your TV, you should think about getting one.

The new Chromecast app is out already, and as far as we know, all of its new features work with the old Chromecast.That means that – aside from the new design and Wi-Fi – the two Chromecasts are basically the same. Which means existing owners shouldn’t...

Cheap ; Supports most video services ; Improved WiFi ; Android & iOS support ; Much improved Chromecast mobile app

Mirroring still not very good ; No 50Hz & 24Hz support ; No VP9 (& HEVC) support ; Very few changes (Fast Play not working yet)