Chromecast with Google TV is reborn … but under another name, and in 4K

Google replaced its famous chromecast with Google TV this year By a more classic case, Google TV Streamer, abandoning the compact format that had seduced so many followers. But an unexpected alternative makes its entry: the Thomson Cast 150. This newcomer almost draws the design and the functionality of the original chromecast, while adding a personal touch. What revive the flame for those who regret the simplicity of the Dongle HDMI signed Google.

Thomson Cast 150: an alternative to Chromecast with Google TV, almost identical

Disappeared from the Google catalog, the Chromecast with Google TV had convinced by its minimalist format, Plug-And-Play, and its accessible price. With Its new Google TV Streamerthe Mountain View firm opted for a more classic case, with a separate unit connected in HDMI. More bulky, much more expensive (€ 119), it leaves a vacuum that Thomson hastens to fill.

If we had you offered alternatives to chromecasthere is the Cast 150 of Thomson, which takes up the initial recipe: an HDMI dongle to connect directly to the back of any television. Simplicity of installation which, combined with Google TV, transforms any screen into a multimedia platform.

On the technical side, the cast 150 provides the essentials: 4K broadcast, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision compatibility, a quad-core Cortex A35 processor supported by 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage. We are in the nails for a fluid experience.

But it is the remote control that marks the real renewal. Following Google’s new guideline, it now has a live TV button in the center, dedicated to free channels and live television. A functionality already adopted by other actors like Walmart with its ONN 4K Pro. The essential shortcuts to Netflix, YouTube, Video and Disney+ Prime Complete the table.

Remains the unknown of the price. If Thomson manages to get closer to the old price of the 4K chromecast (around € 70), the cast 150 may well become the dream option for those who refuse to pay double for the new Google TV Streamer.