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Chromecast 2 specs: Everything you need to know about Google’s new Chromecast

Published Sep 29th, 2015 6:15PM EDT
Chromecast 2 Specs Price
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Google’s September 29th press event wasn’t only about hot new Nexus devices, as the company also announced a brand new Chromecast model – the second-generation Chromecast – that’s supposed to offer an even better media streaming experience than the first version.

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One of the new Chromecast’s most notable changes is the new design. Google ditched the flash memory stick-like design in favor of a new hockey puck format, which it needed for certain internal components intended to improve the Wi-Fi connectivity.

Speaking of specs, the new Chromecast will offer support for faster 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and an almost instant streaming/casting feature called Fast Play.

The full specs for the new Chromecast follow below:

  • dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz support
  • 802.11ac support
  • triple-adaptive antenna
  • HDMI connectivity
  • Fast Play and gaming support
  • Colors: Black, Coral and Lemonade

The new Chromecast will be released on September 29th in 17 countries, with prices starting at $35 in the U.S.

Chris Smith Senior Writer

Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.

Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.