Chromecast with Google TV: Live TVĬutting the cord has been one of our favorite topics in the last year. Roku's year was spent with frustrations for YouTube's live TV app subscribers, as the YouTube TV app was kicked out of the Roku Channel Store, and then forced to hide inside of the YouTube app (like how Hulu has its live TV service).Ī last second deal between YouTube TV and Roku saved the day for all parties involved.Īnd now? Well, both devices have every single app you could need, with the basics including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, Funimation, Hulu, HBO Max and Peacock. If we'd written this face off last year, this battle would have gone to the Chromecast with Google TV. Winner: Roku Streaming Stick 4K Roku Streaming Stick 4K vs. Not to a point where it's a bad device, mind you, but Roku Streaming Stick 4K brings apps up faster.Īnimations, especially on Disney Plus, can appear slightly stuttery on both. The Chromecast with Google TV is definitely the slower of the two, with Disney Plus and Netflix taking noticeably longer to load. Wonder what's faster? Well, while both aren't as fast as the speedy (and pricey) Apple TV 4K, this is one area where I can see a slight difference. The latter provides a deeper, more immersive sound. #Roku chromecast update#Roku told Input (opens in new tab) that this is because of a licensing issue, while a recent Chromecast update (opens in new tab) improved Atmos support.Ītmos, according to Roku's own site, is sent via pass-through HDMI. Atmos provides immersive audio sound, if you're not aware. In terms of audio quality, while neither advertise Dolby Atmos on their box, both appear to have it. The Chromecast with Google TV and Roku Streaming Stick 4K stream up to 4K Ultra High-Def at 60 fps, and both support Dolby Vision and HDR10+ formats, for stronger and bolder colors. Unsurprisingly, this section is also a push.
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