Naturally, there’s a focus around the company’s own services with Apple Arcade (there’s support for PS5 and Xbox Series X controllers) and Apple TV. HomeKit is built in to the new Apple TV, enabling voice control of smart home gadgets, while there’s also newer features like picture-in-picture and an improved control centre. Apple is asking £55/$55 for the new Siri Remote when buying on its own, whereas the Chromecast with Google TV is £50/$50.Īpple’s tvOS is better than ever and not just because of the aforementioned AirPlay 2 tech. Wisecrackers pointed out you could get a Chromecast with Google TV dongle for less than the price the brand new Siri Remote alone. Apple TV 4K (2021) vs Chromecast with Google TV – Price Which device has the edge? Lets check out the tale of the tape. However, Apple promises plenty of sheen for its army of supporters and more powerful processors.

The interminable Apple vs Google battle returned to the biggest screen in the house with news of an Apple TV 4K update at April 20’s Spring Loaded event.Īpple’s long overdue refresh (it’s been nearly four years) arrives at a much higher price point than Google’s model, with both devices offering 4K HDR support, a massive suite of apps, games and services, as well voice controls from the respective digital assistants. Which media streaming device is the best? Apple has refreshed the Apple TV 4K hardware for the first time since 2017, but it now faces a fresh challenge from the Chromecast with Google TV.

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