Google’s next budget Chromecast shouldn’t be prohibitively priced, after all
Recent rumors indicate the launch of Google’s cheaper new Chromecast is just around the corner. The streaming stick will seemingly be sold under the “Chromecast with Google TV (HD)” branding, with a reported price tag of €40 in Europe—the same as the 2018 Chromecast. Based on the leaked European pricing, thedevice has been expected to cost $30in the US. An even newer leak suggested that the Chromecast HD could be more expensive in the US than previously thought (and priced far too closely to the 4K model), but we’re now learning that this pricing panic was probably premature.
Leaker SnoopyTech initially claimed that the new 1080p Chromecast would cost $40 in the US. If true, that would make the budget streaming device just $10 cheaper than the 4K version of the stick, which retails for $50. The Chromecast HD will reportedly come with aweaker AMlogic S805X2 chipset and 1.5GB RAM— instead of 2GB on the 4K model. If there was only a $10 difference between the two models, it would sure make sense to spring for the more powerful model, even if you didn’t necessarily need 4K streaming. The faster CPU and additional RAM would help with performance.
Unfortunately, while SnoopyTech did make a point to specify USD when talking about that 40 figure, the leaker has since posted an update acknowledging thatthis was a mistake, and it actually should have been 40Canadiandollars. Sure enough, that works out to right around 30 USD — just as we were initially expecting.
Another leak courtesy ofWinFuturegives us a look at the official marketing images of the “Chromecast with Google TV (HD).” The streaming stick looks similar to its 4K sibling in the photos. The dongle will come bundled with a Voice remote featuring dedicated shortcut keys for YouTube and Netflix, two AAA batteries, a power brick, and a USB-C to USB-A cable.
Source:WinFuture
These leaked marketing images further confirm the impending launch of the Chromecast HD. While Google has scheduled aPixel and Nest event on October 6th, the company could go ahead and announce its streaming stick before that, especially since stocks are already making their way to retailers.
UPDATE: 2022/09/15 15:44 EST BY STEPHEN SCHENCK
Pricing correction
It turns out the new Chromecast HD’s pricing should have been 40 CAD, not 40 USD, according toan update from SnoopyTech. This post has been edited in response.
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