The new Chromecast is easy to use for both YouTube and Netofuri.The remote control is good

"Google TV" with a feeling like a video service

Comparing Chromecast with Google TV and Fire TV, what you can do is almost the same and the price is the same (Fire TV Stick 4K).In terms of function, it is only a Chromecast that can be switched to the input of the TV with the remote control, but the response speed of the input switching is poor, and it may switch to the next input, so the impression that the remote control is not found.is.

The new UI "Google TV" is the "goodness" unique to Chromecast.In the case of Fire TV, the application of each service is selected mainly in Prime Video, but in Google TV, content such as Netflix, U-Next, ABEMA, PRIME VIDEO is parallel, recommended science fiction action movie, horror movie.You can find it from drama programs and recommended videos (YouTube).

You can search for units of apps, but basically you are looking for programs you want to watch from many services.It is a very good mechanism in the sense that you can meet unexpected content.

What is impressive about this Google TV UI is that it is smooth to launch YouTube and Netflix.When switching services on Fire TV, you basically need to start the app and select content.However, in the Chromecast Google TV, if you select Netflix content, the Netflix application will start up quickly, and when you select YouTube content, youTube will start up immediately.

There is almost no waiting for the app, and Google TV can be used like a single video service.This was a bit impressive.

However, PRIME VIDEO needs to launch an app again when other services are launched.As far as I confirmed, YouTube, Netflix, Abema, U-NEXT, etc. seem to be able to launch content immediately from Google TV.

Also, if the same content is distributed with multiple services, it is displayed as [How to watch it is XX Street].For example, in the case of [5 centimeters per second], there are six types of Abema, DTV, Hulu, U-Next, Google TV (rental/400 yen), Google TV (purchase/2,000 yen), and contracts.If it is a service, it can be viewed immediately, and if the contract is not, it will be displayed as [Registration].The seamless use of various video distribution services is the unique charm of Chromecast with Google TV.

It also supports the content of the content and can search for voice.However, there are some that require contracts and charges in content that are "recommended", and there are cases where you can understand it a little.For example, U-NEXT and Abema video (ABEMA paid services) that I am not currently contracted will be displayed in "recommendation".It is good itself, but there are some that do not display the fee before selecting the program, and there are some parts that are difficult to understand which is the subject of billing.

There is a point that I want you to make detailed improvements, but basically I feel that it is very easy to use.

YouTubeとDAZNはChromecastがおすすめ

Also, the viewpoint of "which service is easy to use" is quite different.

"YouTube" is easy to use for Chromecast.It is natural because it is a Google service, but in the Chromecast YouTube app, the Android TV application is almost the same, in addition to the operation on the remote control, it is possible to search for audio search and share the history with smartphones and PCs linked with accounts.It is very easy to use.

The Fire TV also has a YouTube app, and there are many functions such as audio search, but Chromecast can be used more smoothly.Voice search is also useful on YouTube, and it can be started very quickly, so you can use it.

In addition, it is a function unique to Chromecast that the YouTube button of the remote control can be launched from the power of the TV to the YouTube screen in one shot.Also, if you are looking at other distribution services and want to see YouTube, you can switch by simply pressing the button, so it is a device that is "easy to choose YouTube".

Similarly, Netflix is convenient because it has a dedicated button.It can be launched from TV power to Netflix with one button, so it is ideal for those who use TV almost for Netflix.

Another thing I felt good was the sports distribution "DAZN".Fire TV's DAZN app has a stability.There are some unknown movements, such as playing programs that are not related to the browses in the background, and it is not very good.

Chromecast's DAZN app has a common mystery specification that keeps playing unrelated videos in the background, but it seems to be more sharp.I use it only for a short time, but it is moving stably, and I feel that the operation and response of the early return when chasing and playing is better than Fire TV.

However, when I actually measured the fast forward time, the Chromecast was 41 seconds and the Fire TV was about 42 seconds in the program of 2 hours and 56 minutes.There is no big difference even if comparative measurement is not a big difference, but Chromecast is more responsive and uses as expected.

On the other hand, Fire TV is also better.The ease of use of Amazon Prime Video (Prime Video) is higher on Fire TV.Chromecast has a single function and not bad, but it is Fire TV that is easy to see the various "recommendations" of Prime Video.In PRIME VIDEO, Fire TV is easier to use, so I think Fire TV is better for those who want to see other services, mainly PRIME VIDEO.

In addition, Fire TV seems to be better for detailed image quality and sound quality setting, such as setting HDMI output.For example, movie works are made in 24 frames/seconds, and on TV, there are products that have a mode that can be seen as a movie in response to this 24 frames (24P).The details are introduced in the AV Watch article, but Fire TV supports this 24p output, and you can divide the normal 60p and 24p according to the content.For example, you can enjoy a movie like a movie by outputting only 24p works of Prime Video in 24p.

However, Chromecast cannot automatically switch between 60P/24P, only 60p fixing or 24p fixed items.This is an important point for those who are particular about movie experiences, and here TV is better.

However, since Netflix does not support 24P output even on Fire TV, you do not need to worry about using Netflix (by the way, Apple TV 4K is 24P output).