The reasons why you should not buy the new Chromecast HD

Cheap is expensive, or at least in the case of this device. It is true that we can find it for less than 40 euros and it is normal that it attracts our attention since it will let us enjoy an updated version of Android 12 . However, it will not let us play multimedia content at the best quality, since its maximum resolution is 1080p.

We may want to turn our old Smart TV into one of the latest generation with Chromecast with Google TV, although, in addition to not allowing us to watch movies or series in 4K, as if the Google model that was previously available does, there is another series of reasons why we should not buy this model and opt for the more expensive one. Although the investment we have to make is higher.

The reasons why you should not buy the new Chromecast HD

It meets the basics, but nothing more

One of the main points may be the resolution. More than anything, because it will only allow us to play content in HD quality and not in 4K. However, it is not the only ‘but’ that we can find if we compare this model with the 4K version. It is clear that it will fulfill the basic functions that Google promises us or it has the basic characteristics such as:

  • Voice control with the Google Assistant.
  • Smart home control.
  • Stadia compatibility.
  • Submission of content.

However, if we stop to see each and every one of its technical characteristics in detail, we can quickly see that there is a big difference between the two. And, therefore, it will be worth paying a little more for the 4K model .

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For example, the new HD model only comes with 1.5 GM of RAM, while the previous one already had 2 GB. So here, the main difference will be in the fluidity when navigating your system and opening apps. And not only this, but the processor that we find inside will offer us worse performance. As for the internal memory, both models only have just 8 GB of storage, so, in this case, there is no difference between the two. In any case, these are the compelling reasons why it is better not to buy it:

  • Worse resolution to watch movies or series.
  • It has less RAM.
  • Performance is worse, as its processor is one point below the 4K model.

There is not much difference in price

We may prefer the 1080p model because our TV is not 4K . However, if tomorrow we want to change our TV, it will most likely support this resolution, so Google’s new Chromecast will fall short. Therefore, it will be better to invest a little more now than to buy two devices.

In addition, if we look at their prices there is not so much difference, so we can consider their purchase from the beginning. The new version with Google TV is priced at 39.99 euros , while the 4K model costs 69.99 euros. Even if we are smart and look for offers, we can find the latter for less than 50 or 40 euros. You just have to be aware of the different discounts that are coming out. In any case, the reasons are clear, but it is clear that it will depend on what each user is finally looking for for their television.

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