I just purchased a Samsung TV (an entry level model of 2020), with his smart Os and support to casting and Google assistant. Do I still need the new Chromecast with Google TV? The old Chromecast I had is now useless, and with the new one not having Stadia support yet I don't see the point. I like Google UI but I don't think it's enough to have one, considering in Italy it's also much more expensive than in USA. Am I missing something?
It can run Kodi, Steam Link and Parsec. A game changer for me. Other than that it's very similar to the built in smart features of my TV.
GoogleTV opens up a world of apps that your Sammy won't have access to. It really depends on whether there are Android TV apps out there that are meaningful to you. Being able to run apps like TinyCam makes Android TV superior, for me.
For Android TV is the second best choice after Nvidia Shield.
Besides the new Chromecast with Google TV, you can also take a look at these Google certified devices:
- AirTV Mini (US only)
- AT&T TV (US only. Netflix only)
- Channel Master Stream Plus (US only. No Netflix/Prime Video. ATSC dual tuner built-in but outdated Android TV version)
- Ematic Jetstream (Engel EN1015K for Europe)
- JBL Link Bar
- Mecool KM6 Classic Edition (Prime Video only. AV1 hardware decoding. Available soon at mecoolonline.com )
- Mecool KM6 Deluxe Edition (Prime Video only. Gigabit ethernet. AV1 hardware decoding. Available soon at mecoolonline.com )
- Minix Neo T5 (No Netflix/Prime Video. Gigabit ethernet. Remote control doesn't have a microphone)
- Nvidia Shield TV (The most expensive but powerful)
- Tivo Stream 4K (US only)
- Verizon Stream TV (US only)
- WeTek Air (EU only, No Netflix/Prime Video. DVB-T2/DVB-S interchangeable tuners)
- Xiaomi Mi Box S/4K
- Xiaomi Mi TV Stick (1080p only)
For more info about all certified Android TV devices, head over to Android TV Guide website.
Usually people buy third party accessories if the TV's they have aren't smart, they don't like the UI their TV has, it's missing services, or it's slow. If your TV does everything you want it to do, and you like how it does it, then no, you shouldn't buy another accessory.
If you don't like your TV's UI, you think it's too slow, it's missing a service you'd like to have...etc, then by all means go buy a new Chromecast.
This is entirely subjective and your decision.