Welcome back Tech Room Enthusiasts! We're trustedshoppingguide.com and today we are in
the Tech Room. In this video, two streaming player ****brands will be going head to head. We have the
**Roku Express 4K Plus Streaming Player and the **Chromecast with Google TV 4k Streaming Player.
In this day and age, streaming players are a must for any well-rounded home entertainment system.
Not all smart TVs come preloaded with the most popular streaming applications, which is why
streaming devices are here to save the day. These small boxes or sticks are connected to your TV via
an HDMI cable, which turns your internet-enabled TV into a fully equipped streaming hub.
Since your entertainment system deserves only the best, we will be having two of the most
highly-rated streaming players battle it out in today s Brandwars.
We have the Roku Express 4K Plus Streaming Player going against the Chromecast with Google
TV 4k Streaming Player. Both these devices have garnered a 5-badge rating from our team
at trustedshoppingguide.com, which is why this will surely be a neck and neck battle.
Make sure to stay tuned until the end of the video so that you ll be able to decide,
which streaming player would best fit your beloved home entertainment system.
If you are interested in the other streaming players that we reviewed, do check out our
streaming player review video linked below. If you want direct links to the products themselves,
all these links are also listed below too. So, without further ado, let s start the brand wars!
The first category that these streaming players will be going toe to toe with
would be their streaming quality. The best streaming devices offer up
to 4K resolution, which is around four times the number of pixels compared to
the previous GD standard of 1080P. If your TV supports a 3840 by 2160P resolution,
then you ll be able to watch your favorite movies or shows in all their high definition 4K glory.
Roku streams in 4K, HD, and HDR with a super sharp resolution paired with
vivid color that is optimized for your TV. Meanwhile, Chromecast allows you to enjoy your
favorite movies, shows, and live TV in 4K HDR. Going directly to the endpoint,
both these two streaming players offer 4K in HDR, which will allow you to experience
brighter highlights, better contrast, and deeper, more realistic colors. That said,
we will be ending this round in a tie. The second category that these two brands
will be going toe to toe with would be their remote control.
There are some remotes that are loaded with buttons, while others sport a more
minimalist design. These handy devices allow you to control your television s volume and channels,
while others offer an extra feature of having a microphone to accommodate voice commands. Be
sure to take a look at the remote features before your purchase to decide what works best for you.
Roku still keeps its remote s classic design, which is simple yet well made. The volume and TV
power controls are present with rubberized buttons for navigating. It also has a shortcut button to
Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and Apple TV Plus as well as a microphone and a dedicated mic button.
Much like its competitor, Chromecast also has a remote that is compact in size
but comfortable to hold. It handles input, power, and volume control for your TV while
its plastic buttons are responsive and clicky. It also has dedicated keys for Netflix and YouTube.
On top of that, Chromecast s remote also has a microphone and a color-shifted
button for activating Google Assistant. Both the Roku and Chromecast s remote have
practically the same features. Both of them take the minimalist approach and are easy to
use while providing you with full control over their respective streaming devices.
Given these facts, our team has decided to end this round in a tie once again.
The third category that these two brands will be going toe to
toe with would be their voice control feature. Good streaming devices feature voice command that
allows you to take control of your system without the need to fiddle with the remote s buttons. If
you re one to use voice control, be sure to check if the device you re looking at has this feature.
Roku features voice control that allows you to toggle the basic controls of your streaming
player with ease. It works with popular voice assistants such as Siri, Alexa, or Hey Google.
Much like the competition, Chromecast features a Google Assistant button on the remote that allows
you to use your voice when finding specific shows, or search by mood, genre, actress, and more. You
can also control its volume, switch inputs, play music, and get answers with just your voice.
While both these competitors feature pretty impressive voice control features, we just had to
give this round to Roku due to its compatibility with the most popular voice assistants.
The fourth category that these two brands will be going toe to
toe with would be their setup process. A streaming player must be extremely easy
to set up. You wouldn't want to spend more time putting this thing together than watching your
favorite programs. Usually, you ll only need to plug the device into your TV s HDMI port,
and you are good to go. Roku is incredibly easy to set up.
All you need to get started is included in the box. This includes a premium HDMI cable,
a USB power adaptor, and a USB power cable. Chromecast, on the other hand, is compatible
with almost any TV with an HDMI port. It is incredibly easy to set up- simply plug
it into your TV s HDMI port, connect it to your Wi-Fi, and you can start streaming.
The beauty of Chromecast is that it comes in a single piece. Unlike Roku, Chromecast doesn
t need any other components like an HDMI cable, since it already has one built-in. This is why
we will be giving this round to Chromecast. The fifth and final category that these two
brands will be going toe to toe with would be their performance.
You ll always want a device that responds quickly and stutters less.
If speed matters to you, be sure to see which device operates faster overall.
Comparing the two, Chromecast is the slower option. Disney Plus and Netflix take noticeably
longer to load as compared to Roku. It isn t slow to the point that it s a bad streaming player,
but Roku brings apps up faster. With Roku being a tad quicker,
they definitely have the upper hand in terms of performance. That being said, we will be
ending this round with Roku as the victor. The battle has finally ended between the
**Roku Express 4K Plus Streaming Player and the Chromecast with Google TV 4k Streaming Player.
We go to the scorecard and Roku was able to earn a total of 4 points. Chromecast, however, gave its
all but ended up only scoring a total of 3 points. While Chromecast was the easier to set up among
the two, Roku dominated in terms of response time and voice control. In the end, Roku proves to be
the more favorable of the two, which is why it has won the championship belt in today s Brand Wars!
And there you have it folks the battle between the **Roku Express 4K Plus Streaming Player
and the Chromecast with Google TV 4k Streaming Player has finally ended.
If you have any contenders for our next streaming player face-off,
which you would like our team to test, do drop it in the comments section below and we will be
sure to assess them for our next update. If you liked this video and it helped you
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