**Update Nov 2022** The issue with audio cutouts has been resolved and shows and movies on Netflix and other services now play normally. **Note on sales** We've seen the Apple TV 4k go for as low as $119 and the Chromecast with Google TV go for $39.99. Click the purchase links below to check the latest prices on Amazon: Chromecast with Google TV: amzn.to/3QTEoDd Apple TV 4K: amzn.to/3A7WFWO Nvidia Shield: amzn.to/3AvFNL4
I am not in the Apple ecosystem. I am a Samsung junkie so I will stick my Amazon Fire Stick. The only reason I prefer a streaming device is to allow me to modify the aspect ratios on movies to fill my TV screen. Watching on my TV built in apps don't allow me to do that. I am an old school person so I live to see a movie fill my screen not a letter box.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
I actually just picked up a Google TV for the new sales price for the bedroom to stream TH-cam TV. Figured something simple would work perfectly there. I have the Apple TV 4K in the living room for that performance boost!
I've tested both in my home as I use both iPhone and Android phones, and I have to say I always gravitate to the Chromecast. Apple interface is better but it doesn't work with my smart home devices, Nest, Ring, etc. I do like Apple's GUI however. But Chromecast offers better recommendations based on ratings.
for $20 im super impressed with the chromecast. Didn’t need more than 1080p as it’s going on an older TV and I’m happy to be able to use one remote for power/volume/controls. I always used chromecasts before and just casted everything but having the remote is nice.
the big difference is "GOOGLE VOICE ASSISTANT". It's just incredibly smart and useful to navigate around either the "home UI" or any other "Platform UIs"
I wish that Google would release a higher end Chromecast to properly compete with AppleTV's hardware. I would definitely buy just one of those for the main living room TV while just having the reagular Chromecast dongles on any other TV.
I go for Chromecast just because it has Apple TV+. It just completed the Chromecast experience with a cheaper price, if it does not offer that then it would suck if you were an apple user. but if you can buy a new android TV with Apple TV+ app (since apple lock it to selected andriod TV devices you can't even work it on sideload) like Sony then just get that.
Now that they only have around $80 difference. I think that’s very low price to pay for something you use everyday for years given the significant advantages it has.
@@gullible119 yes reminds me of the statement by Sam Altman: "I don’t think most people value their time enough-I am surprised by the number of people I know who make $100 an hour and yet will spend a couple of hours doing something they don’t want to do to save $20."
Im an Android user happy with the Apple TV. I used Chromecast with Google TV for a few months because i use an Android Phone, I'm not an Apple User. But the UX is quite bad, the home screen is always full of ads of content that i dont watch. The Google TV UI isnt even in 4K and is noticeable, also doesn't have Frame Rate Matching which is crucial to enable Film mode. I bought an Apple TV 4K and is much much better, i dont even have an iPhone so i cant use a lot of stuff, but for a streaming box is quite enough. The UI us so smooth, and the TV app is much better organized that Google TV with curated collections. Also Apple Music is simply superior to Spotify and is a shame that it doesn't exist an app for Android TV, but i doubt that the Chromecast could run it smoothly. I didnt have to setup the Plex app or Emby, i went completely with Infuse 7 and works much better than the Plex or Emby app for Android TV.
I absolutely love this video for the simple fact that he states right off the bat which device he actually prefers and then goes into all the details about why. He talks about both of them, but he gives that information right up front in the first 15 seconds of the video. I really hate those videos that ask which device do I like? And then they make you watch the whole video or scroll through the whole video to find out which one they actually like. I appreciate this video!
It has not, iOS 16 did nothing to alleviate the issue, Dolby atmos sound works when it wants to, I have a 7.1 system and never had any sound issues with a chromecast.
Nvidia Shield tv pro, will always be my choice 🤟❤😃 weird comparison, taking the price into consideration. Should be compared to the nvidia shield tv pro instead
I have both and I prefer Apple TV 4K. Holy goodness gracious the screensavers are the most beautiful images I've seen. Its smoother, faster, and doesn't need a restart all the time. Chromecast is great. I recommend it over Apple TV 4k if budget is a concern. If not - absolutely go for Apple TV 4k. I can literally experience the difference in speed and performance between the two. Not to mention no invasive, constant ads on my screen that the lovely creeps at Google bring. Ahem, TH-cam. :)
Interesting about the audio dropout you’ve had on the Apple TV. I was having major issues with audio sync on my Apple TV, and no amount of adjusting the AVR worked. I finally gave up and connected the Apple TV directly to my TV, and all problems disappeared. If you’re routing your Apple TV through your AVR, it might be worth trying.
I had dropouts aswell, however my Apple TV was connected directly to my TV. The solution was a higher quality HDMI cabel. Ended up using an VivoLink Pro cable. There amazing.
7:50 yes rich boy, "under power to recommend"! Absolutely ridiculous, there are plenty of models even less powered than Chromecast with Google TV and work just fine and cost even less.
Exactly! Doesn't help that the Apple TV is close to 4x the price. The Nvidia Shield is more of a fair comparison since it offers closer specs/performance. Google may release a higher end model in the future with more storage and better performance which would be a fairer comparison.
I only felt slight lag with my Chromecast with Google TV when the storage was almost full (it only has like 4GB of useable storage), but you can get a USB-C hub and use a USB flash drive as part of the internal storage (You need a power adapter with more watts to power the hub)
Getting the hub, flash drive and power adapter/cord does drive the $50 CCGTV up to around $120 + or minus, correct? So you end up within the same price point (or close to it) of a new 2022 Apple TV 4K with 64GB. I believe Google needs to update their processor and onboard memory of the CCGTV on the next generation. I had purchased two CCGTV's back in Jan. 22 and after a few weeks the problems with freezing started to rear it's ugly head. I did everything by the book to clear memory by force stopping the apps and clearing cache daily. All the apps we used (which were around 10 apps total), were all your basic streaming apps without side loads. I don't have any freezing or lag issue with the 2022 ATV 4K's we currently use and I'm not having to worry about clearing cache every day.
@@greghull3189 I think Google TV is better when it's integrated into a smart tv, Apple TV is only a set top box and is not integrated into any smart tvs
I'm looking at purchasing either an Apple TV or Chromecast with Google TV for my family (with 2 young kids). It seems one big advantage of the Google TV for families over the Apple TV is the fact that you can set up a seperate profile for kids so they can have all their apps in one profile, and adults can have all their apps in seperate profile. Where Apple TV doesn't seem to have that ability and you have to put passcodes on all apps to restrict kids access to adult content. For me that seems a big oversight, and if true, will prevent me from buying an Apple TV as I'd be having to enter passcodes every time I access apps. Maybe I'm wrong? Any one have experience with this? Thanks
The fun part is any Roku device wipes the floor with both devices. Constantly updated and never had any audio drop or lagging with a Roku. I feel people care too much about brands.
I’ve been using Chromecast since 2019 and I’ve been enjoying it so far. But I am very curious about Apple TV and would love to check it out. Also I’m an iphone user so i can’t cast anything from my iphone to the tv. Thank you for this review and I’ll go ahead and purchase one. 😊
Even though I own all Apple products, not being able to side load 3rd party apps is the deal breaker for me… I don’t pay for cable, so I need my unconventional options to catch all games, fights, and movies.
What advantages these devices bring over the basic smart tv from Samsung? I was thinking about getting Apple TV, but don’t see any benefits, only smoothness and speed at the GUI menu, but these devices don’t have live tv channels or web browser, the same streaming apps can be installed on a TV directly…
I think the right comparison should be between the Apple TV and the Nvidia Shield TV, which is the best streaming box with Android / Google TV Anyway, great Video 🤟🏼
After Trying both the Apple TV 4K and the Google Chromecast + the amazon fire stick, I always gravitate towards to the apple tv. I love that the fire stick and chromecast have a lower price tag, but as mentioned in the video, they both feel laggy and very underpowered. I ended up having a google chromecast on each TV, (one in the media room and one in the living room) and a Apple TV in the main TV and Fire Stick in the Second room. Saying that, I have the chromecast 3rd gen on the tv's, which is why i have the fire stick and apple tv, but the chromecast with google tv is in the Campervan connected to that tv, as it's interface is terrible. Overall the Apple Tv 4K is my choice of streaming box.
Sideloading, lack of support for certain apps, and launcher options means that for me Apple is not a contender, but that's the same as its been forever. That said I really wish Google would make an equally high powered device as the ATV, where right now they're nowhere near being comparable.
I have both and from my experience I liked them both. and I really wanted to use the Apple TV 4K for everything as I used to with Chromecast with Google TV. And then I encounter the Dolby Atmos issue with the Apple TV 4K after upgrading my AV receiver to enable Dolby Atmos. The audio will start stuttering (FYI... it seems like I'm not the only one affected by this with Apple TV 4K) and that really killed the experience of watching any shows with Dolby Atmos. So now Apple TV 4K is just sitting beside the Chromecast with Google TV and I'm enjoying the movies and shows with Dolby Atmos without any audio stuttering issues.
Hey I am using fire tv stick I want to upgrade I had bad experiences.should I buy Google chrome cast Hd or 4K or Apple TV suggestion . My tv supports HDR content
I disagree my Apple TV has always been so buggy, sluggish, the remote dips in and out, even with 100% charge. Disney plus has the worst lag. Tried rebooting it many times, maybe a full reset is in order, any ideas why, and it is the 2022 model
I own apple tv's for years, I was given a 4k version of chromecast with google tv. And I was extremely impressed. The fact it plugs directly into a hdmi port, no need for cables. The interface is well integrated unlike apple. Especially if you use youtube tv. And the price difference is pretty signifcant.. 129 dollars for a 4k apple tv vs 40 - 50 dollars for the chromecast. Both do 4k.. Both have remotes that can control the tv. The google one is a lot simpler, and I argue easier to use with hot integrated it is. So my favorite especially if you have an android phone is the chromecast with google tv.. Its not even close.
Recently I was looking to upgrade from an older Firestick, and tried the $50 Chromecast. Then, I happened to see Walmart has a $20 ONN Android TV device people were raving about, so I picked one up, put them to the test side by side. Hands down, the $20 ONN Android TV device spanked the actual Chromecast, which surprised me. It's an official Google device, so no issues with compatibility like some cheap Android devices. Possibly I got a bad one, but the Chromecast was laggier and kept randomly rebooting itself. I finally just sent it back and am enjoying the ONN device which I was able to add 256GB of storage to and use from everything to light gaming to all the features of the Chromecast- plus customize the look and feel of it exactly as I want. I'm not an Apple person for these type of devices- if I were going to spend ATV money on a streaming devices I'd prefer something like the nVidia shield. But for $20, I can't complain about the ONN Android TV device- I like it so much I got 2 more for our other TV and projector. Oh, and the $20 ONN has a BETTER remote (IMO) than the Chromecast. So $60 to outfit 3 entertainment systems with what works great for my needs- can't complain!
My only issue with the Chromecast is that it doesn't play nice with my Soundbar. You have to tweak the CEC settings carefully so it doesn't keep it off and you have to replug it in each time you use it. The sound also cuts occasionally at the start of streams.
In Australia a Foxtel Now box (an old Android TV box sold on Kogan) can be a upgrade if you don't care about using an older android 7 interface (you can root the device to add Android 12). I really like that it has a SPDIF output for my speakers and I don't need a hub to connect the Ethernet cable plus it can play 4K content like the Chromecast ultra.
Apparently the use of speakers is coming to Chromecast before 2023. There was a closed door google meeting with 3rd party vendors saying it's coming soon and will also include third party speaker manufacturers. I agree about the lag though, but it's usually only at first start of the menu. It's also less common when connected via ethernet 👍
I have both products and while they both work pretty well the Google product drops my Wi-Fi Netwerk from time to time and then has trouble reconnecting for no particular reason where is my Apple TV does not have this issue at all.
A lot of Apple TV 4K users have been encountering 4K / Dolby vision titles on Netflix app. All these titles appear to be ion low quality, fuzzy, blurry and grainy when streamed on Apple TV 4K ONLY. Netflix has yet to address and fix this issue. Try watch the latest 4k titles such as The Gray Man, The Sand Man, Thunder Force and etc. You will be shocked that all these latest 4k titles carry the worse picture quality when streamed on ATV 4K. So my 2 cent: Do not buy ATV 4K if you are a Netflix fan. And I am figuring out to get rid of ATV 4K and to replace it with Roku stick or Google Chromecast. Hope you can do a video about the issue I mentioned above. Thanks
The Apple TV 4K at this price? I would just go Nvidia Shield TV and get the best with wayyyyyyyyyyyyy more options. The Chromecast with Google TV is meant to be an entry into the market option. They just release a new HD version for $30 USD as well. Whilst I respect Apple's excellent hardware yet poor software "innovation" or compatibility they just don't offer enough flexibility and strictly only cater to the general population envelope. So if you fit in that sphere and want an expensive 4K Apple branded streaming device it's the one for you.
i would have been curious to see how these compare with fire stick tv and fire cube tv (as chrome TV competes with fire stick...and fire cube tv competes with apple tv)
Also what doesn't get mentioned on more surface level reviews like this one is performance and codecs while streaming with Media Server Apps like PLEX. Dolby Vision is not supported with Apple TV.
It definitely depends on your ecosystem whether you are a Google and Android person like me. I prefer Chromecast with Google TV. I know the Apple TV is definitely good. But I really don't care for Apple. My Chromecast with Google TV does what I needed to do And that is to watch content. And And I can sideload apps. #TeamGoogleTV #TeamAndroid
I like the Chromecast with Google TV because I never had an Apple TV, Although I would love to have Apple TV, I didn't have enough money saved up at the time so I just chose to buy a Chromecast with Google TV since I already had a Chromecast Ultra.
I love the fact that you can play games on the chromecast, games with the remote, or games which you play with multiple people while using a phone/tablet as the controller.
I don't think it makes sense to compare a $40 device to a $110+ device, doesn't really make sense in my opinnion. Apple tv 4k vs Roku ultra ($90) makes more sense for comparing
If the remote had a gyroscope it would’ve been easily the best streamer. Because if would be able to play games in Apple Arcade. Apple taking the gyroscope out was crazy. but overall i have 2 Apple TV 4K and i love them both. I have the 21 version in my living room hooked up to some HomePod minis. And 1 2017 in my bed room. Easily kills my tvs display and if your in the Apple ecosystem its a must have. Best streamer
Wait a second. If you're comparing streaming and price. The Apple TV would really compare with the Nividia Shield with Android TV. Not the Chromecast. I see why you'd compare the Chromecast with Apple TV, but it's not really an apples to apples comparison IMO. I'm not saying that Nividia Shield is better or not. I'm just saying that this would be a better device to pin up against the Apple TV than the Chromecast.
Hey Josh, been a while since I've commented on one of your videos. Hope all is well I have the CCGTV, ATV 3rnd Gen 4k, and a Shield TV. The Shield is primarily for Plex since it's the only device that can do bitstream audio for local streaming e.g. lossless ATMOS, etc. The CCGTV has pretty much replace my Roku as my general streaming device, the ATV is for backup, and Apple specific features outside their TV service. One thing I didn't hear you mention in the list of Pros for the CCGTV is the fact services such as TH-cam are google owned, so they typically support the latest features / codecs, and other standards before third party support. The other reason I keep an Apple TV around is for Apple Music (spatial audio support.) One thing you could have also mentioned is the CCGTV remote, it's good for custom setups of multiple devices. E.g. I have the power and input buttons setup to control the TV, the volume buttons control the sound bar. The Apple TV is limited to one device, and one form of control (either CEC, or IR) Since CEC can be a problem I disable it, and rely on IR, both the CCGTV, and Shield remotes make good universal remotes for multiple device control. Anyway, great to see you're still doing videos. Have a great day!
I don't know the audio issues with apple TV is a definite deal breaker for me. I'd rather have simplicity and Chromecast while yes is under powered is at least reliable.
I should have mentioned our audio problems were testing with an AV receiver out to a 5.1 surround sound system. Not sure if the bug shows up with a sound bar or HDMI direct to a TV.
Apple tv 4k 2021 is not buttery smooth, I use it on my primary tv and it sometimes gets pretty laggy. Also when I turn it off while streaming some app, next time I turn it on it just freezes and I need to restart it. And some apps lack the latest updates my TV has, such as Spotify. It is a good tv box but it is not perfect as every reviewer says. I'd say it is on the same level as the new chromecast which I use on my other tv.
My experience is exactly the opposite, AppleTV is laggish to start and the browsing experience when I start some apps it's just frustrating. Not to speak of the touch remote, which is just a gimmick useless way to trade design for functionality. Recently it also started to complain about the AppleID which needs to be verified and guess what? You can do it only via another apple device and it has to be not older than 5 years. I've one just because it has been given to me by my Internet provider, I would never ever buy one myself.
The software and app store is Berger on the Google tv. I don't need to stream things from my phone why do I want to do that when it's better to use the controller you get with the Google tv
but then you can only really play games from Apple Arcade which sucks. also speaking of the storage too. 64gb is literally not enough. I've downloaded a lot of games on my Apple TV and it ate the whole storage space immediately.
I dont understand how this is even a comparison when the price points are so far appart. Also what does he mean by picture quality being better? They both output 4k, Apple TV has HDMI 2.1 but that only allows 120hz which doesn’t matter for video.
Does the Apple TV+ app on Chromecast with Google TV 4K play bought/rented 4K content in actual 4K quality? This is the only thing preventing me from buying the 4K Chromecast with Google TV right now.
What's held us back from an Apple Tv because we don't chain ourselves to Apple EcoSystem is the fact that you only benefit from everything else only if you already have IPhones and Ipads...etc.
I've used both, but I give the edge to Apple TV 4K. Yes, it's more expensive, but the Apple TV 4K is cleaner and speedier to use, it doesn't have ads, it's faster to switch apps, and in-app navigation is simple and unified (for the most part). However, at their core, they both do the same thing, they stream Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and other services on a big TV. You can't go wrong either way. The differences are small.
The reality is the phone that you picked makes the decision for you. I tried for many years to use an Apple TV with an Android you lose so much connectivity when you mix
I have both and all content just looks better om apple tv. Try opening Disney+ on both. Google TV has weird banding on the blue background where as Apple tv is silky smooth. Audio is also way better on Apple tv.
Nice review... However if you are not part of the Apple ecosystem (Android users like myself) then I see no need to ever by the Apple TV option. I personally have and love the Roku solution.
From what I understand, the Chromecast here will show you recommendations among things you don't currently have. Services, or "buy this" movies/series, that you don't subscribe to. And I understand that this is something that you can't turn off. Is this true? For the Apple TV, does it do the same thing? I'm planning on getting a media device such as these for home use and I have kids. I want the device to only show and recommend things that we have access to, so it's just a click away to start watching and no "Ohhh I wanna watch... no, can't do that. Oh! No." all the time all over the place.
Apple TV has 4GB of Ram...and Chromecast has only 2GB of Ram so that's the difference in speed lag...So unless Google makes a device that has a 4GB RAM it's always gonna be behind Apple TV.
**Update Nov 2022** The issue with audio cutouts has been resolved and shows and movies on Netflix and other services now play normally.
**Note on sales** We've seen the Apple TV 4k go for as low as $119 and the Chromecast with Google TV go for $39.99. Click the purchase links below to check the latest prices on Amazon:
Chromecast with Google TV: amzn.to/3QTEoDd
Apple TV 4K: amzn.to/3A7WFWO
Nvidia Shield: amzn.to/3AvFNL4
I am not in the Apple ecosystem. I am a Samsung junkie so I will stick my Amazon Fire Stick. The only reason I prefer a streaming device is to allow me to modify the aspect ratios on movies to fill my TV screen. Watching on my TV built in apps don't allow me to do that. I am an old school person so I live to see a movie fill my screen not a letter box.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
U gotta do this again but with the newer 4K google chromcast
You mean the new Apple TV? The Chromecast doesn’t appear to have an updated 4K version, though they did come out with the new HD version. - Josh
I actually just picked up a Google TV for the new sales price for the bedroom to stream TH-cam TV. Figured something simple would work perfectly there. I have the Apple TV 4K in the living room for that performance boost!
The Chromecast with Google TV in the *4K Version* costs $59, not $39 (which is only HD).
I've tested both in my home as I use both iPhone and Android phones, and I have to say I always gravitate to the Chromecast. Apple interface is better but it doesn't work with my smart home devices, Nest, Ring, etc. I do like Apple's GUI however. But Chromecast offers better recommendations based on ratings.
@@rayquazahere8529 american means stupid in your definition
Its not
@@leeallenbealwhat do you mean its not
for $20 im super impressed with the chromecast. Didn’t need more than 1080p as it’s going on an older TV and I’m happy to be able to use one remote for power/volume/controls. I always used chromecasts before and just casted everything but having the remote is nice.
the big difference is "GOOGLE VOICE ASSISTANT". It's just incredibly smart and useful to navigate around either the "home UI" or any other "Platform UIs"
I wish that Google would release a higher end Chromecast to properly compete with AppleTV's hardware. I would definitely buy just one of those for the main living room TV while just having the reagular Chromecast dongles on any other TV.
I go for Chromecast just because it has Apple TV+. It just completed the Chromecast experience with a cheaper price, if it does not offer that then it would suck if you were an apple user. but if you can buy a new android TV with Apple TV+ app (since apple lock it to selected andriod TV devices you can't even work it on sideload) like Sony then just get that.
buddy is comparing a $220 product to a $37 product....
Now that they only have around $80 difference. I think that’s very low price to pay for something you use everyday for years given the significant advantages it has.
@uh3331 buddy you sound broke to me
The apple tv could well cost over $300 and people would still buy it. Bargain for (220? It’s cheaper) dollars.
@@gullible119 yes reminds me of the statement by Sam Altman: "I don’t think most people value their time enough-I am surprised by the number of people I know who make $100 an hour and yet will spend a couple of hours doing something they don’t want to do to save $20."
Since when is an apple tv 220?? Lol 140 vs 99
Im an Android user happy with the Apple TV.
I used Chromecast with Google TV for a few months because i use an Android Phone, I'm not an Apple User. But the UX is quite bad, the home screen is always full of ads of content that i dont watch. The Google TV UI isnt even in 4K and is noticeable, also doesn't have Frame Rate Matching which is crucial to enable Film mode.
I bought an Apple TV 4K and is much much better, i dont even have an iPhone so i cant use a lot of stuff, but for a streaming box is quite enough.
The UI us so smooth, and the TV app is much better organized that Google TV with curated collections.
Also Apple Music is simply superior to Spotify and is a shame that it doesn't exist an app for Android TV, but i doubt that the Chromecast could run it smoothly.
I didnt have to setup the Plex app or Emby, i went completely with Infuse 7 and works much better than the Plex or Emby app for Android TV.
I absolutely love this video for the simple fact that he states right off the bat which device he actually prefers and then goes into all the details about why. He talks about both of them, but he gives that information right up front in the first 15 seconds of the video. I really hate those videos that ask which device do I like? And then they make you watch the whole video or scroll through the whole video to find out which one they actually like. I appreciate this video!
Dealing with the audio cut out on my subwoofer is quite annoying. You are right, didn't always have this issue. I really hope they patch that soon.
It has not, iOS 16 did nothing to alleviate the issue, Dolby atmos sound works when it wants to, I have a 7.1 system and never had any sound issues with a chromecast.
Turn off animations through developer mode and this speeds up the lag on the Chromecast with Google TV.
Nvidia Shield tv pro, will always be my choice 🤟❤😃 weird comparison, taking the price into consideration. Should be compared to the nvidia shield tv pro instead
I have both and I prefer Apple TV 4K. Holy goodness gracious the screensavers are the most beautiful images I've seen. Its smoother, faster, and doesn't need a restart all the time. Chromecast is great. I recommend it over Apple TV 4k if budget is a concern. If not - absolutely go for Apple TV 4k. I can literally experience the difference in speed and performance between the two. Not to mention no invasive, constant ads on my screen that the lovely creeps at Google bring. Ahem, TH-cam. :)
Did you mention that you can access Apple TV remote through your Apple phone? Makes it so easy but I still prefer the Google TV
Interesting about the audio dropout you’ve had on the Apple TV. I was having major issues with audio sync on my Apple TV, and no amount of adjusting the AVR worked. I finally gave up and connected the Apple TV directly to my TV, and all problems disappeared. If you’re routing your Apple TV through your AVR, it might be worth trying.
I had dropouts aswell, however my Apple TV was connected directly to my TV. The solution was a higher quality HDMI cabel. Ended up using an VivoLink Pro cable. There amazing.
7:50 yes rich boy, "under power to recommend"! Absolutely ridiculous, there are plenty of models even less powered than Chromecast with Google TV and work just fine and cost even less.
And another thing, the video is totally absurd, this is like compare Mercedes with Bentley, it just doesn't make absolutely no sense.
Exactly! Doesn't help that the Apple TV is close to 4x the price. The Nvidia Shield is more of a fair comparison since it offers closer specs/performance. Google may release a higher end model in the future with more storage and better performance which would be a fairer comparison.
My lg cx oled does everything these devices do without hooking anything up it’s super nice
Update everyone: apple launched a new Apple TV 4K. With a much cheaper price more powerful and the new remote had usb c. And other small changes.
I only felt slight lag with my Chromecast with Google TV when the storage was almost full (it only has like 4GB of useable storage), but you can get a USB-C hub and use a USB flash drive as part of the internal storage (You need a power adapter with more watts to power the hub)
Getting the hub, flash drive and power adapter/cord does drive the $50 CCGTV up to around $120 + or minus, correct? So you end up within the same price point (or close to it) of a new 2022 Apple TV 4K with 64GB. I believe Google needs to update their processor and onboard memory of the CCGTV on the next generation. I had purchased two CCGTV's back in Jan. 22 and after a few weeks the problems with freezing started to rear it's ugly head. I did everything by the book to clear memory by force stopping the apps and clearing cache daily. All the apps we used (which were around 10 apps total), were all your basic streaming apps without side loads. I don't have any freezing or lag issue with the 2022 ATV 4K's we currently use and I'm not having to worry about clearing cache every day.
@@greghull3189 I think Google TV is better when it's integrated into a smart tv, Apple TV is only a set top box and is not integrated into any smart tvs
@@bgjck True. I actually prefer the software and UI of the CCGTV over the ATV. It’s a fun device to use.
I'm looking at purchasing either an Apple TV or Chromecast with Google TV for my family (with 2 young kids). It seems one big advantage of the Google TV for families over the Apple TV is the fact that you can set up a seperate profile for kids so they can have all their apps in one profile, and adults can have all their apps in seperate profile. Where Apple TV doesn't seem to have that ability and you have to put passcodes on all apps to restrict kids access to adult content. For me that seems a big oversight, and if true, will prevent me from buying an Apple TV as I'd be having to enter passcodes every time I access apps. Maybe I'm wrong? Any one have experience with this? Thanks
The fun part is any Roku device wipes the floor with both devices. Constantly updated and never had any audio drop or lagging with a Roku. I feel people care too much about brands.
Bro, there’s so many ads on Roku people say they hate it but I think it’s still a good device
I’ve been using Chromecast since 2019 and I’ve been enjoying it so far. But I am very curious about Apple TV and would love to check it out. Also I’m an iphone user so i can’t cast anything from my iphone to the tv. Thank you for this review and I’ll go ahead and purchase one. 😊
Even though I own all Apple products, not being able to side load 3rd party apps is the deal breaker for me… I don’t pay for cable, so I need my unconventional options to catch all games, fights, and movies.
What advantages these devices bring over the basic smart tv from Samsung? I was thinking about getting Apple TV, but don’t see any benefits, only smoothness and speed at the GUI menu, but these devices don’t have live tv channels or web browser, the same streaming apps can be installed on a TV directly…
Apple TV has zero VPN apps. Google TV has NordVPN and several others too
I have the Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield TV Pro, and 3 Apple TVs a 2017 4K and 2 2021 4Ks, the Apple TVs are definitely the smoothest.
I think the right comparison should be between the Apple TV and the Nvidia Shield TV, which is the best streaming box with Android / Google TV
Anyway, great Video 🤟🏼
Yeah but native kodi support makes that an easy win for the shield.
After Trying both the Apple TV 4K and the Google Chromecast + the amazon fire stick, I always gravitate towards to the apple tv. I love that the fire stick and chromecast have a lower price tag, but as mentioned in the video, they both feel laggy and very underpowered. I ended up having a google chromecast on each TV, (one in the media room and one in the living room) and a Apple TV in the main TV and Fire Stick in the Second room. Saying that, I have the chromecast 3rd gen on the tv's, which is why i have the fire stick and apple tv, but the chromecast with google tv is in the Campervan connected to that tv, as it's interface is terrible. Overall the Apple Tv 4K is my choice of streaming box.
Sorry, I’m re-reading that and realising how hard it is to understand
Agreed. I know the price tag is significantly higher, but having both it is clear why… the Apple Tv’s performance and interface is so much better
Sideloading, lack of support for certain apps, and launcher options means that for me Apple is not a contender, but that's the same as its been forever. That said I really wish Google would make an equally high powered device as the ATV, where right now they're nowhere near being comparable.
I have both and from my experience I liked them both. and I really wanted to use the Apple TV 4K for everything as I used to with Chromecast with Google TV. And then I encounter the Dolby Atmos issue with the Apple TV 4K after upgrading my AV receiver to enable Dolby Atmos. The audio will start stuttering (FYI... it seems like I'm not the only one affected by this with Apple TV 4K) and that really killed the experience of watching any shows with Dolby Atmos. So now Apple TV 4K is just sitting beside the Chromecast with Google TV and I'm enjoying the movies and shows with Dolby Atmos without any audio stuttering issues.
Hey I am using fire tv stick I want to upgrade I had bad experiences.should I buy Google chrome cast Hd or 4K or Apple TV suggestion . My tv supports HDR content
I disagree my Apple TV has always been so buggy, sluggish, the remote dips in and out, even with 100% charge. Disney plus has the worst lag. Tried rebooting it many times, maybe a full reset is in order, any ideas why, and it is the 2022 model
I own apple tv's for years, I was given a 4k version of chromecast with google tv. And I was extremely impressed. The fact it plugs directly into a hdmi port, no need for cables. The interface is well integrated unlike apple. Especially if you use youtube tv. And the price difference is pretty signifcant.. 129 dollars for a 4k apple tv vs 40 - 50 dollars for the chromecast. Both do 4k.. Both have remotes that can control the tv. The google one is a lot simpler, and I argue easier to use with hot integrated it is. So my favorite especially if you have an android phone is the chromecast with google tv.. Its not even close.
Recently I was looking to upgrade from an older Firestick, and tried the $50 Chromecast. Then, I happened to see Walmart has a $20 ONN Android TV device people were raving about, so I picked one up, put them to the test side by side. Hands down, the $20 ONN Android TV device spanked the actual Chromecast, which surprised me. It's an official Google device, so no issues with compatibility like some cheap Android devices. Possibly I got a bad one, but the Chromecast was laggier and kept randomly rebooting itself. I finally just sent it back and am enjoying the ONN device which I was able to add 256GB of storage to and use from everything to light gaming to all the features of the Chromecast- plus customize the look and feel of it exactly as I want. I'm not an Apple person for these type of devices- if I were going to spend ATV money on a streaming devices I'd prefer something like the nVidia shield. But for $20, I can't complain about the ONN Android TV device- I like it so much I got 2 more for our other TV and projector. Oh, and the $20 ONN has a BETTER remote (IMO) than the Chromecast. So $60 to outfit 3 entertainment systems with what works great for my needs- can't complain!
Ayo, that's quite interesting! 😳
The only issue is that oann doesn’t have Dolby vision which both fire tv 4k and chromecast have
Onn is not better bro
My only issue with the Chromecast is that it doesn't play nice with my Soundbar. You have to tweak the CEC settings carefully so it doesn't keep it off and you have to replug it in each time you use it. The sound also cuts occasionally at the start of streams.
Oh i have 3 chromecast no issues
Could it be ur soundbar ?
In Australia a Foxtel Now box (an old Android TV box sold on Kogan) can be a upgrade if you don't care about using an older android 7 interface (you can root the device to add Android 12). I really like that it has a SPDIF output for my speakers and I don't need a hub to connect the Ethernet cable plus it can play 4K content like the Chromecast ultra.
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Apparently the use of speakers is coming to Chromecast before 2023. There was a closed door google meeting with 3rd party vendors saying it's coming soon and will also include third party speaker manufacturers.
I agree about the lag though, but it's usually only at first start of the menu. It's also less common when connected via ethernet 👍
I have both products and while they both work pretty well the Google product drops my Wi-Fi Netwerk from time to time and then has trouble reconnecting for no particular reason where is my Apple TV does not have this issue at all.
Yeah I have both Apple Tvs and the Chromecast with Google TV and Apple TV is definitely superior
A lot of Apple TV 4K users have been encountering 4K / Dolby vision titles on Netflix app. All these titles appear to be ion low quality, fuzzy, blurry and grainy when streamed on Apple TV 4K ONLY. Netflix has yet to address and fix this issue. Try watch the latest 4k titles such as The Gray Man, The Sand Man, Thunder Force and etc. You will be shocked that all these latest 4k titles carry the worse picture quality when streamed on ATV 4K.
So my 2 cent: Do not buy ATV 4K if you are a Netflix fan.
And I am figuring out to get rid of ATV 4K and to replace it with Roku stick or Google Chromecast.
Hope you can do a video about the issue I mentioned above. Thanks
I'll pass on Thunder Force 🤣
Any deference on Dolby Atmos? How is Google TV Atmos?
The Apple TV 4K at this price? I would just go Nvidia Shield TV and get the best with wayyyyyyyyyyyyy more options. The Chromecast with Google TV is meant to be an entry into the market option. They just release a new HD version for $30 USD as well. Whilst I respect Apple's excellent hardware yet poor software "innovation" or compatibility they just don't offer enough flexibility and strictly only cater to the general population envelope. So if you fit in that sphere and want an expensive 4K Apple branded streaming device it's the one for you.
Someone might say that Nvidia shield is better to compare with in AppleTV especially when comparing the price
i would have been curious to see how these compare with fire stick tv and fire cube tv (as chrome TV competes with fire stick...and fire cube tv competes with apple tv)
is there a plan that Google TV supports the strereo audio stream to nest audio?
Also what doesn't get mentioned on more surface level reviews like this one is performance and codecs while streaming with Media Server Apps like PLEX. Dolby Vision is not supported with Apple TV.
Isn't the Chromecast like a third of the price?
none of these two do dolby true hd atmos or dts masters audio. only the shield does so its a no brainer if you care about sound
£100 price difference!
That is a massive difference. You cant just ignore cost.
It definitely depends on your ecosystem whether you are a Google and Android person like me. I prefer Chromecast with Google TV. I know the Apple TV is definitely good. But I really don't care for Apple. My Chromecast with Google TV does what I needed to do And that is to watch content. And And I can sideload apps. #TeamGoogleTV #TeamAndroid
I like the Chromecast with Google TV because I never had an Apple TV, Although I would love to have Apple TV, I didn't have enough money saved up at the time so I just chose to buy a Chromecast with Google TV since I already had a Chromecast Ultra.
I am fine with Amazon Fire Stick. Much cheaper and does the job.
@@misterlexx2721 but you do know a Firestick is actually a Android device.
@@theofficialjaycool I didn't know Jay. Thanks for info. My Samsung Smart TV I knew but didn't know of the Firestick.
Hey if you prefer a less reliable ecosystem, it’s ok tbh
#muchrespect
Thanks for the hard work, i feel like this turned into a Apple TV promo though :P
I love the fact that you can play games on the chromecast, games with the remote, or games which you play with multiple people while using a phone/tablet as the controller.
I don't think it makes sense to compare a $40 device to a $110+ device, doesn't really make sense in my opinnion. Apple tv 4k vs Roku ultra ($90) makes more sense for comparing
Me with my firestick 👁👄👁
I have them both I love them
If the remote had a gyroscope it would’ve been easily the best streamer. Because if would be able to play games in Apple Arcade. Apple taking the gyroscope out was crazy. but overall i have 2 Apple TV 4K and i love them both. I have the 21 version in my living room hooked up to some HomePod minis. And 1 2017 in my bed room. Easily kills my tvs display and if your in the Apple ecosystem its a must have. Best streamer
Wait a second. If you're comparing streaming and price. The Apple TV would really compare with the Nividia Shield with Android TV. Not the Chromecast.
I see why you'd compare the Chromecast with Apple TV, but it's not really an apples to apples comparison IMO.
I'm not saying that Nividia Shield is better or not. I'm just saying that this would be a better device to pin up against the Apple TV than the Chromecast.
Can you do a review of the Google Chromecast 4K maybe that one's better
This is the 4k version
Hey Josh, been a while since I've commented on one of your videos. Hope all is well I have the CCGTV, ATV 3rnd Gen 4k, and a Shield TV. The Shield is primarily for Plex since it's the only device that can do bitstream audio for local streaming e.g. lossless ATMOS, etc. The CCGTV has pretty much replace my Roku as my general streaming device, the ATV is for backup, and Apple specific features outside their TV service. One thing I didn't hear you mention in the list of Pros for the CCGTV is the fact services such as TH-cam are google owned, so they typically support the latest features / codecs, and other standards before third party support. The other reason I keep an Apple TV around is for Apple Music (spatial audio support.) One thing you could have also mentioned is the CCGTV remote, it's good for custom setups of multiple devices. E.g. I have the power and input buttons setup to control the TV, the volume buttons control the sound bar. The Apple TV is limited to one device, and one form of control (either CEC, or IR) Since CEC can be a problem I disable it, and rely on IR, both the CCGTV, and Shield remotes make good universal remotes for multiple device control.
Anyway, great to see you're still doing videos. Have a great day!
You are clearly an Apple user this isn't even a comparison You're only talking about Apple TV You're not helping me make a decision at all
You missed out the Colour Calibration System on the Apple TV.
Beside the design and quality feel of the Apple tv remote I do take the chromecast all day for the price difference.
One of the best in picture quality
I don't know the audio issues with apple TV is a definite deal breaker for me. I'd rather have simplicity and Chromecast while yes is under powered is at least reliable.
I should have mentioned our audio problems were testing with an AV receiver out to a 5.1 surround sound system. Not sure if the bug shows up with a sound bar or HDMI direct to a TV.
@@6MonthsLater I have the same set up with a 5.1 hopefully upgrading to an atmos system in the near future. Did your problem exist through eARC?
Apple tv 4k 2021 is not buttery smooth, I use it on my primary tv and it sometimes gets pretty laggy.
Also when I turn it off while streaming some app, next time I turn it on it just freezes and I need to restart it. And some apps lack the latest updates my TV has, such as Spotify. It is a good tv box but it is not perfect as every reviewer says. I'd say it is on the same level as the new chromecast which I use on my other tv.
Apple TV 4K is the best streaming device on the market
My experience is exactly the opposite, AppleTV is laggish to start and the browsing experience when I start some apps it's just frustrating. Not to speak of the touch remote, which is just a gimmick useless way to trade design for functionality.
Recently it also started to complain about the AppleID which needs to be verified and guess what? You can do it only via another apple device and it has to be not older than 5 years.
I've one just because it has been given to me by my Internet provider, I would never ever buy one myself.
The software and app store is Berger on the Google tv. I don't need to stream things from my phone why do I want to do that when it's better to use the controller you get with the Google tv
This is the review I needed!! I was considering getting one!
Does Apple tv also recommend movies from services like disney+ and prime video?
For the price Chromecast with Google TV wins hands down, unless you are crazy about Apple and into the ecosystem.
Man. If they release an Apple TV with an M1 Chip that's gonna be a solid little gaming device.
but then you can only really play games from Apple Arcade which sucks. also speaking of the storage too. 64gb is literally not enough. I've downloaded a lot of games on my Apple TV and it ate the whole storage space immediately.
Glad I bought the Chromecast, ngl.
Why doesn't anybody talk about how much airplay really sucks? Trying to stream video from the browser to the AppleTV is such a nightmare.
I have had both but the responsiveness of Apple TV is the reason I stick with Apple
Isn't audio drops kinda a big deal? Especially every 20-40min
I dont understand how this is even a comparison when the price points are so far appart. Also what does he mean by picture quality being better? They both output 4k, Apple TV has HDMI 2.1 but that only allows 120hz which doesn’t matter for video.
Does the Apple TV+ app on Chromecast with Google TV 4K play bought/rented 4K content in actual 4K quality?
This is the only thing preventing me from buying the 4K Chromecast with Google TV right now.
What's held us back from an Apple Tv because we don't chain ourselves to Apple EcoSystem is the fact that you only benefit from everything else only if you already have IPhones and Ipads...etc.
Google TV is the better option for price, but Apple TV has more advanced features and far better UI and picture.
$180 and the audio cuts out and you recommend it? wow.
ah, wait, affiliate links. Not it makes sense.
whats the point when nowadays you can get a smart tv for the same price
Kodi on Apple TV ?
Bro they are the same thing like we got both of them and its the same thing damn
can u screen mirror using iphone to apple tv?
I've used both, but I give the edge to Apple TV 4K. Yes, it's more expensive, but the Apple TV 4K is cleaner and speedier to use, it doesn't have ads, it's faster to switch apps, and in-app navigation is simple and unified (for the most part). However, at their core, they both do the same thing, they stream Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and other services on a big TV. You can't go wrong either way. The differences are small.
The Nvidia Shield should be compared with this line-up too
Literally turned into a Apple commercial after a while.
I had both and google tv needs to put more storage as well as Apple TV supports hdmi 2.1
Thanks for review!!
The reality is the phone that you picked makes the decision for you. I tried for many years to use an Apple TV with an Android you lose so much connectivity when you mix
What about the 4k chromecast? its not laggy
I have both and all content just looks better om apple tv. Try opening Disney+ on both. Google TV has weird banding on the blue background where as Apple tv is silky smooth. Audio is also way better on Apple tv.
Nice review... However if you are not part of the Apple ecosystem (Android users like myself) then I see no need to ever by the Apple TV option. I personally have and love the Roku solution.
From what I understand, the Chromecast here will show you recommendations among things you don't currently have. Services, or "buy this" movies/series, that you don't subscribe to. And I understand that this is something that you can't turn off. Is this true?
For the Apple TV, does it do the same thing?
I'm planning on getting a media device such as these for home use and I have kids. I want the device to only show and recommend things that we have access to, so it's just a click away to start watching and no "Ohhh I wanna watch... no, can't do that. Oh! No." all the time all over the place.
so google chromecast now can cast apple tv+?
the remote for the google chromecast is the weak link.. other than that not much difference IMHO..
I would love a new Apple TV If I ever get a 4K tv upstairs or of my own
I would reset the unit to see if it corrects audio.
Apple TV has 4GB of Ram...and Chromecast has only 2GB of Ram so that's the difference in speed lag...So unless Google makes a device that has a 4GB RAM it's always gonna be behind Apple TV.
Have you tried the Nvidia shield?