The Chromecast is back, but not as we know it

The Thomson Cast 150 is a new streaming device that resembles Google’s discontinued Chromecast.
The Cast 150 runs on Google TV and supports Google’s video casting tech, offering a similar day-to-day experience to the original Chromecast.
The device features support for 4K, HDR10 standard, and Dolby Atmos audio, but has only 8GB of storage, which may be limiting.
The Cast 150 is priced at €69 (around $78) in Europe, where it launches on May 28th, with a UK launch to follow “eventually”.
A US release for the Cast 150 is not planned, and the device’s availability outside of Europe remains uncertain.

The Thomson Cast 150 surrounded by other devices. — The Cast 150 looks an awful lot like a Chromecast.

When Google killed its diminutive Chromecast line to replace the dongles with the TV Streamer set-top box, not everyone was happy about the change. Fortunately, if you’re hankering after a new version of Google’s old streamer, the Thomson Cast 150 might just fit the bill — but only if you live in Europe.

The Cast 150 looks suspiciously similar to Google’s discontinued Chromecast, with a wide, flat white dongle including a built-in HDMI cable. Even the software’s the same: this runs on Google TV and supports Google’s video casting tech too, so the day-to-day experience should be about the same.

The Cast 150 includes support for 4K, along with the HDR10 standard and Dolby Atmos audio. The only worrying spec is the 8GB of storage, which might be limiting if you intend to install a lot of apps. A few come preinstalled, including Netflix and Disney Plus, and it includes Google’s newly mandated “Live TV” button on the remote for quick access to free and live streaming channels.

The Thomson Cast 150 connected to a TV with a remote on the table.

We thought the Google TV Streamer was “an upgrade in every way” over the Chromecast, but it also just about doubled the price, and not everyone wants a set-top box on display next to their TV. At €69 (around $78) the Cast 150 costs the same as Google’s 4K Chromecast used to, but it’s only going on sale in Europe, where it launches on May 28th. A UK launch will follow “eventually,” but a US release isn’t on the cards.

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Q. Is the Thomson Cast 150 available for purchase outside of Europe?

A. No, it is only available for purchase in Europe, with a UK launch planned “eventually” and no US release.

Q. How much does the Thomson Cast 150 cost?

A. The Cast 150 costs €69 (around $78) in Europe.

Q. What is similar about the Thomson Cast 150 to Google’s Chromecast?

A. The Cast 150 looks suspiciously similar to Google’s discontinued Chromecast, with a wide, flat white dongle and built-in HDMI cable.

Q. Does the Cast 150 support 4K resolution?

A. Yes, the Cast 150 supports 4K resolution along with HDR10 standard.

Q. What is the storage capacity of the Cast 150?

A. The Cast 150 has 8GB of storage, which might be limiting if you intend to install a lot of apps.

Q. Are there any preinstalled apps on the Cast 150?

A. Yes, Netflix and Disney Plus are included as preinstalled apps.

Q. Does the Cast 150 support Google’s video casting tech?

A. Yes, the Cast 150 runs on Google TV and supports Google’s video casting tech.

Q. Is the Cast 150 compatible with Google’s newly mandated “Live TV” button?

A. Yes, the Cast 150 includes the “Live TV” button on the remote for quick access to free and live streaming channels.

Q. How does the Cast 150 compare to Google’s Google TV Streamer in terms of price?

A. The Cast 150 costs the same as Google’s 4K Chromecast used to, but it is also more compact and doesn’t require a set-top box on display next to the TV.

Q. When will the Cast 150 be available for purchase in Europe?

A. The Cast 150 launches on May 28th in Europe.