Chromecast better, quicker, longer updates

when they are so similar, always choose 1st party. you're gonna get the best support long term and most stable platform all-term ... generally speaking anyway. If it were a different OS or a custom built one (like Roku) then it'd be more consideration for me, but your comparing google OS vs google OS. I have the Google CCwTV and it's fantastic. The ONLY things I'd change would be: wish I could hard-line the internet (adapter optional fro $20 USD), and I added a silicone case to the remote. That thing is sooooo small and slippery we lost it in the bed sheets day 2. With case now it even slightly glows in the dark.

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now. if you'd said "Shield TV Pro" vs "GCCwTV" I'd say Shield because it's just more powerful. But it is significantly more expensive.

I have both. The Chromecast is the better device in all ways (performance, interface) except the remote. The Tivo remote is just so much better. For that reason alone I use the Tivo as my living room device and the Chromecast as my bedroom device.

I have both. Go with the Chromecast with Google TV.

I would go with the CCwGTV, the future of the Tivo Stream 4k may be in doubt. https://9to5google.com/2021/05/07/tivo-android-tv-plans/ I think its a very nice device myself. I hope they stick with it.

As I always say, a given device is the best for you depending on your budget and needs, therefore, when comparing both devices:

Specs	CCWGTV	Tivo Stream 4K
SoC	S905D3 ( Quad-core 1.9 GHz (ARM Cortex-A55))	S905Y2 ( Quad-core 1.8 GHz (ARM Cortex-A53))
GPU	ARM Mali-G31 MP2	ARM Mali-G31
RAM	2GB	2GB
Storage	8GB	8GB
OS	Android 10	Android 9
Interface	Google TV launcher	Android TV launcher with some Tivo personalizations

As you can see they are practically similar.

There are other devices you may also consider:

CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO FOR THE UNITED STATES, EUROPE AND THE REST OF THE WORLD:

- Dynalink TV dongle (More info at dynalink.life )

- JBL Link Bar (More info at jbl.com/refurbished-home-speakers/JBL+LINK+BAR-.html )

- Mecool KM2 (More info at mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)

- Nokia Streaming Box 8000 (Only for Europe. More info at nokia.com/shop/streaming-devices/nokia-streaming-box-8000

- Nvidia Shield TV (The most expensive but powerful, recommended for gaming. More info at shield.nvidia.com )

- Walmart Onn (More info at walmart.com )

CERTIFIED ANDROIDTV/GOOGLETV BOXES WITH ONLY PRIME VIDEO FOR THE UNITED STATES, EUROPE AND THE REST OF THE WORLD:

- Formuler GTV (Gigabit ethernet. Exclusive MYTVOnline2 app for IPTV. More info at formuler.tv/gtv )

- Mecool KM6 Classic Edition (AV1 hardware decoding. More info at mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)

- Mecool KM6 Deluxe Edition (AV1 hardware decoding. Gigabit ethernet. WiFi 6. 4GB of RAM. More info at mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)

- Mecool KT1 (AV1 hardware decoding. DVB-T2/S2/C tuner built-in. More info at mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)

- Mecool Now (An Android TV device with a built-in camera and microphone, suitable for videoconferencing. More info at mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)

- Mecool KD1 TV Stick (More info at mecoolonline.com where you can get a 10% off with the code "mecoolbox" at checkout)

CERTIFIED ANDROID TV BOXES WITH NETFLIX AND PRIME VIDEO CERTIFICATIONS THAT USE THE NOW OLD AMLOGIC S905X SoC:

- Xiaomi Mi Box S (More info at mi.com/global/mi-box-s )

- Ematic Jetstream (More info at androidtv-guide.com/streaming-gaming/ematic-jetstream-tv-box )

For more info about all certified Android TV devices, head over to www.androidtv-guide.com website.

I have the Tivo Stream 4k.

It works great. I have no experience with the other.

Thanks

Gonna chime in and add to what others have said. TiVo has better sling tv integration, CCWGTV if you want better Youtube TV support. Youtube TV app on TiVo has issues right now so if it's important to you get that. Otherwise, TiVo has a better remote, better codec support, cheaper but a slightly slower performance, no google watchlist and android 9 vs 10. TiVo was $35 on amazon the other day is usually $38, that $10-15 could go towards external storage/ethernet adapter if that's your thing.

edit: Given the recent TiVo announcement, it's best to go with the CCWGTV as google is more likely to support it in the long term ~3-5 years vs TiVo.

Chromecast in my opinion. It's not the fastest and the Remote is a little lackluster but it does a pretty nice job if you're looking to stream from the popular streaming services and use popular Android apps.

I know people are hating on the tivo, but I like it. The integrated tivo is actually pretty cool to me. I can see why it's a little more laggy than the Google CC but not enough to be upset about. Just my opinion. They are both good choices, for me I just prefer the tivo for minor reasons.

Either would probably be fine. If you are budget conscious I would get whichever is cheaper if I were you.

…..best of both. nVidia shield. JMTCW

Neither. Look for Dynalink on Amazon. It is Android TV, not Google TV but specs are basically the same as CCwGTV without the bloat. Dynalink also has a better remote and is on sale this month. Not sure if any of this applies outside the US though.