Streaming Device Google Chromecast 3Rd Generation
Storm Score 85 out of 100
Reviews 2 published
Outlets 2 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Google Chromecast 3rd generation for reliably delivering HD streaming, yet they fault it for being largely a cosmetic update of the original model, offering little new functionality beyond its predecessor.”

Not Yet
Rated 85 / 100
Tier Distribution 2 reviews total
50%
50%
0%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 1 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Marginally faster streaming
  • Nifty versatile design
  • Same low price
  • Quick easy setup
  • Improved 60 fps at 1080p

Points of Contention

  • Doesn’t stream in 4K
  • No remote control
  • Few improvements on 2nd Gen
  • No 4K or HDR
  • No magnet

Professional Reviews

2 reviews from 2 critics
90
Nick Pino
TechRadar

“If HD is all you need, the Chromecast has you covered.”

Perfect 4.5/5
80
Dan Baker
Digital Trends

“Google’s 2018 Chromecast is essentially just the old Chromecast with a new coat of paint.”

Acclaimed 4/5

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