Comparison Google Chromecast 2018 vs Google Chromecast
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| Google Chromecast 2018 | Google Chromecast | |
from $109.99 | from $51.37 | |
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Lack of 4K support. Requires Android 4.2 or later, iOS 9.1 or later, macOS X 10.9 or later, or Windows 7 or later | ||
| Type | Media Player | Media Player |
Connectivity and interfaces | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Google Cast (Chromecast) |  | |
| Miracast | | |
Connectors | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
General | ||
| Remote control | no | no |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 52x14x52 mm | 35x12.5x61 mm |
| Weight | 40 g | |
| Added to E-Catalog | december 2018 | november 2013 |
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology used for wireless connection to computer networks and for direct connection between devices. In media players, tuners and video capture devices, it can be used both to access the Internet or "local area" through a wireless router, and to communicate with a smartphone, tablet, etc. The AirPlay, Chromecast and Miracast functions are also based on this technology. The specific set of Wi-Fi features should be clarified separately; here we note that in this paragraph the specific supported version of such a connection can also be specified. Here are the main current options:
- Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac). One of the newest (for 2020) standards. Uses the 5 GHz band (less crowded than used in earlier 2.4 GHz versions) for improved reliability and lower latency; and speeds can reach 6.77 Gbps with multiple antennas and 1.69 Gbps with a single antenna.
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n). The predecessor of the above Wi-Fi 5, the first standard in which the 5 GHz band was introduced — here it is used along with the traditional 2.4 GHz and is not supported by some devices with Wi-Fi 4. Data transfer rate — up to 600 Mbps.