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General

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Series

Chromecast8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/google-chromecast-2018Read 13 October 2026Review of the 2018 Chromecast, the successor of the 2015 Chromecast. Same family name.

Streaming Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Exact current U.S. 3830R Product details or FAQ, separate from 2017 Streaming Stick+ and 2021 Streaming Stick 4K.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

NC2-6A52Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Google Store Help device information for Korea: product Chromecast, model name NC2-6A5, release date Jan 23, 2019. The 2015 2nd-gen Chromecast used the same model name, but this entry shows the 1080p 60fps device. Release date here is the Korean release.

3830R1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details or FAQ give retail model 3830R. The developer identifier 3830X is a separate software model name, see the second source.

GTIN / EAN

84277610613112Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/upc/842776106131Read 21 October 2026UPC 842776106131 (EAN-13 0842776106131), model GA00439-US, listed by Target, Best Buy, Dell, Home Depot and others as Chromecast 3rd Generation in Charcoal. A Chalk unit may carry another code and is not covered.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

9 October 20181Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/five-reasons-and-two-colors-why-we-love-new-chromecastRead 13 October 2026Google blog post by the Chromecast product manager. Thurrott and Engadget date the launch to October 9, 2018.

23 April 20253Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Maker blog dated April 23, 2025.

Status

Discontinued5Press article9to5google.com/2022/09/22/chromecast-discontinuedRead 13 October 20269to5Google, September 22, 2022: with the launch of the Chromecast with Google TV (HD), Google confirmed the Chromecast (third generation) is being discontinued. It stays on sale until stock runs out. Updates continue.

Available1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Current 3830R maker page offers Add to cart. FAQ explicitly identifies this marketed model as new in 2025.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Roku Express 4K+3Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Roku says the Roku Streaming Stick Plus replaces the Roku Express 4K+ at the same price.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD)5Press article9to5google.com/2022/09/22/chromecast-discontinuedRead 13 October 2026Google confirmed the third generation is discontinued with the launch of the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) at the same $29.99 price. A Google spokesperson said Chromecast with Google TV is the next generation of Chromecast.16Press article9to5google.com/2022/09/22/chromecast-google-tv-hd-priceRead 23 October 20269to5Google says the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) replaces the Chromecast 3rd Generation at the same $29.99 price.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$351Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/five-reasons-and-two-colors-why-we-love-new-chromecastRead 13 October 2026Post says Chromecast is still just $35. US price excluding sales tax. Later cuts to $29.99 are excluded.

$39.993Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Original U.S. maker launch price $39.99, before U.S. sales tax. Current page $59.99 list price and discounts are not the launch price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€3913Press articlegooglewatchblog.de/2018/10/google-bringt-neuen-chromecast-nach-deutschlandRead 21 October 2026GoogleWatchBlog, October 24, 2018: the new Chromecast costs 39 euros in Germany, sold through the Google Store, Saturn and MediaMarkt. The smarthomeassistent.de article of December 2018 gives the same price. Price includes VAT as published.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA, GB, AU, NZ, JP, SG, NL, SE, NO, FI1Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/five-reasons-and-two-colors-why-we-love-new-chromecastRead 13 October 2026Post lists the first Google Store countries, including the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Finland. More countries followed in 2019. The stored list is not claimed to be complete.

US1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker U.S. 3830R page, Product details or FAQ.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Charcoal, Chalk1Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/five-reasons-and-two-colors-why-we-love-new-chromecastRead 13 October 2026Post names two colors, Chalk and Charcoal.

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Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Dongle7Reviewtomsguide.com/us/google-chromecast-3rd-generation,review-5843.htmlRead 13 October 2026Review calls it a circular dongle that attaches to the back of the TV with a built-in HDMI cable.

Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker page and quick start guide show a stick with a built-in HDMI plug.

Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

1920 × 1080px2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: Resolution up to 1080p 60fps. Full HD 1920 x 1080 is the standard 1080p raster. TechRadar says Chromecast is not 4K.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details, 4K TVs: up to 2160p (3840 x 2160).

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

60Hz2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: up to 1080p 60fps. HDR and chroma conditions are not stated.

60Hz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details, 4K TVs: up to 2160p at 60 fps. HDR and chroma conditions are not stated.

Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AGoogle Chromecast (3rd Gen, 2018)

Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1080	60

Source2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: up to 1080p 60fps. Only the highest published combination is stored.

BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details 4K TVs explicitly up to 2160p at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160. HDR, bit depth and chroma are not assigned to this row without an explicit combination. The HD TV row states up to 1080p without a specific rate, so no additional 1080p60 output row is inferred.

HDR formats

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HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. No Dolby Vision.

Dolby Vision profilesiPublished supported Dolby Vision profiles and levels. Streaming support does not prove local-file support.

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HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. A revision does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

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HDCP version

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2.21Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Exact product details require HDMI TV input supporting HDCP 2.2. Exact setup manual independently requires all connections support HDCP 2.2 for 4K/HDR. This records the stated protected-output chain version, not every possible version.

HDMI-CEC

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7199917Read 13 October 2026Google help page What is CEC for Chromecast and Google TV Streamer devices. Casting switches the TV input and can power on a CEC TV. The device must use a wall outlet for power and not a USB port on the TV. The page is not specific to the 3rd gen.

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Automatic frame rate matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

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Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

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UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

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720p and 1080p to 4K, 720p to 1080p1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list up-scaling from 720p and 1080p to 4K and from 720p to 1080p.

Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

H.264, VP83Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 13 October 2026Supported Media for Google Cast, Video codecs, Chromecast 3rd Gen: H.264 High Profile and VP8. TechRadar also lists MPEG-4. The maker page wins.

H.264, HEVC, VP96Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Current Roku Media Player manual: AVC generally and HEVC/VP9 on Roku 4K devices. Network media-server route applies. AV1 only on some devices is omitted without explicit 3830 proof. No exact codec profile, level or fps limit inferred.

Video decode limitsiPublished supported decoding limits. Profiles, levels and playback route matter. Output resolution and service support are separate.

AGoogle Chromecast (3rd Gen, 2018)

Codec	Profile	Level	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	High	4.2	1080	60
VP8	Not available	Not available	720	60
VP8	Not available	Not available	1080	30

Source3Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 13 October 2026Chromecast 3rd Gen: H.264 High Profile up to level 4.2 (1080p/60fps). VP8 720p/60fps or 1080p/30fps. The page gives only vertical resolution. These are Cast receiver limits for streamed media.

BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

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Video containersiExplicitly supported local playback containers. App requirements belong in the source note.

MP4, WebM, MPEG-TS3Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 13 October 2026Supported Media for Google Cast lists the media container formats MP2T, MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV and WebM for all Cast Web Receivers, not per device. Only the three video containers shown with video codecs on the page are stored: MP4 (video/mp4), WebM (video/webm) and MP2T (stored as MPEG-TS). The page warns that HEVC is not supported in Transport Stream, which does not affect this device. Cast receiver apps decide what plays, so this is not a local-file player list.

MKV, MP4, MOV, WebM6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Roku Media Player via same-network DLNA media server. AVC/HEVC MKV, MP4, MOV and VP9 MKV/WebM. Network playback does not establish attached-device expansion. App/firmware and file capabilities apply.

DRM systemsiNamed supported DRM systems and security levels. DRM certification does not prove a particular service streams at 4K.

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PlayReady, Widevine11Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/content-protectionRead 8 October 2026Roku OS official streaming DRM table PlayReady for Smooth/DASH and Widevine for HLS/DASH. Widevine explicitly supported for all Roku apps. No Bayside security level or library version is published in its per-platform table. DRM app-library loading and valid content licenses are required.

Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

AAC-LC, AC-3 (Dolby Digital), E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus), FLAC, MP3, PCM/WAV, Vorbis6Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/chromecastRead 13 October 2026Review: the Chromecast supports AAC-LC, AC3, eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus), FLAC, MP3, PCM/WAV and Vorbis audio files. Decoder and passthrough roles are not stated. What Hi-Fi says the Chromecast outputs up to Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 with compatible apps.

Digital stereo, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio, MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis, AAC1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Digital stereo is HDMI output. DTS Digital Surround and generic Dolby-encoded audio are HDMI pass-through only. Dolby decoder or TrueHD support is not implied.6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Combined explicit device HDMI stereo/DTS/Dolby pass-through and current Roku Media Player MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis playback. Stereo AAC is transcoded to PCM stereo, not passed through. DLNA network route and compatible TV/AVR matter. No output sample-rate/bit-depth maximum inferred.

Audio passthrough formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

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DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Literal Product details DTS Digital Surround and Dolby-encoded audio over HDMI. Dolby codecs are left generic here rather than treating Atmos or TrueHD as proved.

Dolby AtmosiExplicit device support for Dolby Atmos. Codec, service, app and output requirements belong in the source note.

No14Reviewtvguide.com/news/chromecast-reviewRead 21 October 2026TV Guide Chromecast review: the 3rd gen does not support 4K or HDR video, or Dolby Atmos sound.

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Audio channel configurationsiPublished output configurations, such as 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1. Keep PCM and compressed audio routes separate in source notes. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish a channel configuration.

5.18Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/google-chromecast-2018Read 13 October 2026Review text: plugged into a soundbar or home cinema system, the Chromecast outputs sound at up to Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 with compatible apps and videos. The review spec box instead lists Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1, so only the 5.1 layout both statements share is stored. Surround output also needs a TV or receiver that reports support.

2.01Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details explicitly digital stereo over HDMI. No numerical multichannel output layout inferred from Dolby pass-through.

Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Bluetooth audio output

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Yes4Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker product FAQ and official compatible-device list explicitly include Streaming Stick Plus model 3830 for direct Bluetooth headphones. Support updated August 5, 2026. This supersedes September 2025 PCWorld no-Bluetooth statement. Exact introducing firmware and radio version are not published. Headphone minimum Bluetooth 4.2 is not the player radio revision.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

Marvell ARMADA 1500 Mini Plus (88DE3006)10Reviewedn.com/the-google-chromecast-gen-3-gluey-and-screwyRead 21 October 2026EDN teardown of a 3rd generation Chromecast (label shows FCC ID A4RNC2-6A5B) by Brian Dipert, February 18, 2025: the processor is the Synaptics MM3006, formerly the Marvell 88DE3006, the same IC as the 2nd generation. The ARMADA 1500 Mini Plus name for the 88DE3006 comes from Marvell's press release.

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CPU

ARM Cortex-A711Press releaseinvestor.marvell.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/427/marvell-teams-up-with-google-to-enable-chromecast-2-0-and-chromecast-audioRead 21 October 2026Marvell press release (October 2015) describes the ARMADA 1500 Mini Plus (88DE3006) as a dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 design. The EDN teardown found the same IC in the 3rd generation. No clock speed is stated, so cpu_clock_max_ghz is empty.

ARM Cortex-A552Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Roku Streaming Stick Plus Bayside row, roDeviceInfo.GetModel() 3830X, in official Roku OS hardware table. The software-reported generic identifier is distinct from U.S. retail 3830R.

CPU cores

211Press releaseinvestor.marvell.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/427/marvell-teams-up-with-google-to-enable-chromecast-2-0-and-chromecast-audioRead 21 October 2026Dual-core, from the same press release.

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Max CPU clockiHighest explicitly published processor clock for this device. Generic chipset limits are not device evidence.

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GPU

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

512MB8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/google-chromecast-2018Read 13 October 2026Review tech specs list Memory (RAM) 512 MB. Stored as 0.512 GB, dividing the labelled MB by 1000. The same box lists Hard drive 2GB, which conflicts with the 4 Gbit NAND found in the EDN teardown, so storage_gb is left empty. EDN found a 4 Gbit DRAM chip, which is also 512 MB.

1GB2Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Same Bayside row: 1 GB RAM.

RAM type

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StorageiMarketed built-in storage capacity in decimal GB. Free space after the operating system is separate.

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Storage type

NAND flash10Reviewedn.com/the-google-chromecast-gen-3-gluey-and-screwyRead 21 October 2026Teardown: Toshiba TC58NVG2S0 4 Gbit NAND flash, twice the capacity of the 2nd generation. The article does not state a marketed storage size, so storage_gb is empty. The same article calls the Hynix H5TC4G63EFR-RDA a 4 Gbit LPDDR3-1866 SDRAM, but that part number belongs to the DDR3L family, so ram_type is left empty.

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Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

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Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 52Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz).

Wi-Fi 510Reviewpcworld.com/article/2893902/a-roku-streaming-stick-plus-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Streaming Stick Plus review Performance and Wi-Fi reception explicitly Wi-Fi 5, compared with HD Streaming Stick Wi-Fi 4. Its stale Bluetooth absence is not inherited. Region suffix unreported, no material Wi-Fi difference documented.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz).

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of a built-in Ethernet port. An optional USB Ethernet adapter does not count.

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Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

Yes15Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/ethernet_adapter_for_chromecastRead 21 October 2026Google Store listing titled Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast 3rd & 1st Gen, seen in search results on 2026-10-21. The page now redirects to the Google Store home page, so the title is the only text read. Google's Australian listing is quoted as working with Chromecast and Chromecast 1st Generation. The adapter plugs into the micro-USB power port, replaces the power supply and gives a 10/100 Ethernet port. The device has no built-in Ethernet port, so ethernet_speed_mbps is empty.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 8 October 2026Current September 8, 2026 support explicitly 3830X. Requires USB-C compatible adapter, 10/100 Mbps only, AX8877X or SMSC95XX. Gigabit adapters are excluded. Actual compatible adapter recognition is required. This is not built-in Ethernet or storage expansion.

Bluetooth versioniPublished device Bluetooth version. The remote can use a different Bluetooth version.

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PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AGoogle Chromecast (3rd Gen, 2018)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Video and audio output on a built-in flat cable
Micro USB	1	Power input

Source2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: Ports HDMI and Micro-USB. Tom's Guide describes a built-in HDMI cable on one side and the micro-USB port on the other. TechRadar calls it a flat HDMI cable.

BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Fixed HDMI video and audio output plug
USB-C	1	Power input and compatible optional Ethernet adapter connection

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Built-in HDMI and USB-C for power. Exact current Ethernet manual lists 3830X USB-C adapter support, retained as an additional qualified role. No USB peripheral transfer speed or media-drive support inferred.

Smart home

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Thread border router

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Matter controlleriCan commission and control Matter accessories. Acting as a Matter accessory alone does not qualify.

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Smart home platforms

Google Home8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/google-chromecast-2018Read 13 October 2026Review: the Chromecast is now part of Google's Home family of products and is set up and assigned to a room with the Google Home app.

Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker Works with Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa. This does not establish Matter commissioning or a Thread border router.

Remote control

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Remote model

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Roku Voice Remote1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details and FAQ name the supplied Roku Voice Remote. It is the press-to-talk remote, not Voice Remote Pro.

Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

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Remote microphone

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Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Included Voice Remote FAQ states spoken search and playback. This is a press-to-talk supplied remote, not Voice Remote Pro or an implied hands-free microphone.

Remote voice assistantsiVoice assistants usable from the supplied remote. Region, language, app and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

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Remote TV controliSupported TV controls, such as power, volume and input. Infrared and HDMI-CEC routes are qualified in source notes.

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Power, Volume, Mute1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list TV power, volume and mute buttons.

Remote finder

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Remote backlight

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Remote poweriPublished batteries or rechargeable battery arrangement for the supplied remote.

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2 AAA batteries1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list two pre-installed AAA batteries.

Remote charging port

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Software

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Operating systemiPlatform name. The launch version is stored separately from later firmware support.

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Roku OS2Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Same Bayside row. The hardware table is the Roku OS developer reference. The player runs Roku OS.

Operating system at launch

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App store

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Roku Streaming Store6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Roku Media Player official manual available through Roku Store. Exact model setup separately names the Roku Channel Store for apps. The other Roku player pages call the storefront Streaming Store, the name stored here.

Casting protocolsiPublished casting or screen mirroring protocols. AirPlay and Google Cast are distinct. App-only playback support does not prove system-wide mirroring.

Google Cast1Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/five-reasons-and-two-colors-why-we-love-new-chromecastRead 13 October 2026The post describes casting from apps through the Cast button. The Google Cast name comes from the Google Cast developer page.

Apple AirPlay1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker compatibility explicitly Apple AirPlay. Exact AirPlay version is not stated in this product page.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants supported by the device. A remote microphone and hands-free activation are separate features.

Google Assistant1Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/five-reasons-and-two-colors-why-we-love-new-chromecastRead 13 October 2026Post: Chromecast and Google Home work together. Say what to watch with Hey Google and control the TV by asking. Needs a compatible Google Assistant device.

Roku Voice, Amazon Alexa7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Roku Voice supports spoken search from the supplied remote. The Roku skill integrates an external Alexa-enabled device, linked accounts and Roku OS 9.1 or newer. Alexa does not run on the supplied remote.

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/five-reasons-and-two-colors-why-we-love-new-chromecastRead 13 October 2026Post describes hands-free voice requests through Google Home. The Chromecast has no microphone and no remote. A linked Google Home speaker or other Assistant device is required.

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Roku OS 9.1 or newer, free Roku account, linked Roku skill and compatible external Alexa-enabled device such as Echo. U.S. reference supported. Spoken search, app launch and playback commands, with Netflix and some apps excluded. This is not supplied remote hands-free control.

Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: Operating systems Android, iOS, Mac and Windows. Only the two mobile systems fit the schema. Casting from a Mac or Windows PC uses the Chrome browser.

Android, iOS8Maker product pageroku.com/mobile-appRead 8 October 2026Current free Roku Remote app for Android and iOS. Same Wi-Fi network and enabled mobile control required. iPhone/iPad iOS 14 or newer, Android requirements vary. Initial device setup can still require the physical remote.

Accessibility features

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Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

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Game controller supportiExplicitly supported controllers or connection methods. Bluetooth alone does not establish game controller support.

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Power

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Power supply

USB8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/google-chromecast-2018Read 13 October 2026Review spec box: Power USB, power adapter included. Power comes from a bundled micro-USB cable. A wall plug is included, and a TV USB socket may also supply power.

USB1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details and quick start guide: powered over USB-C from the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable. No wall adapter in the box.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating, as published. An external adapter output rating is separate.

5 V, 1 A2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: Power 5 V, 1 A power supply.

5 V, 1 A1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details power input row: 5V - 1A.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the included power adapter. This is not device power consumption.

5W2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: 5 V, 1 A power supply. 5 W is the exact product of the published voltage and current. Tom's Guide says the box holds a power adapter.

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Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

5W2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Korea device information lists Rated power consumption 5 W. This is the maker's rated figure on the KC label. It is not a measurement.

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Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

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Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

Width51.8Height51.9Depth13.8mm(2 × 2 × 0.5 in)2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Korea device information Size: 51.8 x 13.8 x 51.9 mm. The axes are not labeled. The disc is about 51.8 to 51.9 mm across and 13.8 mm thick. TechRadar gives 51.9 x 51.9 x 13.8 mm. Stored as two disc diameters and the thickness. The flat HDMI cable is not included.

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WeightiDevice only, without remote, cable or power adapter. Included fixed cable or plug conditions belong in source notes.

40g(1.4 oz)2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Korea device information Weight: 40g.

26g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker literal metric device weight 26.0 g, retained over rounded 0.90 oz. Remote, cable, packaging and optional adapter excluded. Adjacent maker Size row literally publishes 3.7 x 0.80 x 0.45 inches. Axes and fixed-plug measurement scope are not labeled. No mapped dimensions are stored.

Remote dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

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Remote weightiSupplied remote weight. State whether replaceable batteries are included.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

A4RNC2-6A5B9Regulatory filingfccid.io/A4RNC2-6A5B/User-Manual/NC2-6A5B-Manual-US-3943740Read 21 October 2026Google's Chromecast regulatory manual on the FCC filing lists Model NC2-6A5 and FCC ID A4RNC2-6A5B and says the FCC ID is printed on the back of the Chromecast. The 2015 device used A4RNC2-6A5 without the B. The UL test report 15U20917-E2V4 under A4RNC2-6A5B (July 2018) describes the 5 GHz antenna gain change from 2.1 to 4 dBi that Google announced for this model.

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Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B, KC MSIP-CRM-A4H-NC2-6A52Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Korea device information lists KC certification MSIP-CRM-A4H-NC2-6A5 for model NC2-6A5. Stored as printed with a KC prefix. FCC Part 15 Class B comes from the FCC manual source.9Regulatory filingfccid.io/A4RNC2-6A5B/User-Manual/NC2-6A5B-Manual-US-3943740Read 21 October 2026The manual states the device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with the limits for a Class B digital device.

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In the box

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In the box

Chromecast, Micro-USB power cable, Power adapter7Reviewtomsguide.com/us/google-chromecast-3rd-generation,review-5843.htmlRead 13 October 2026Review: the Chromecast comes with both a micro-USB cable and a power adapter.

Roku Streaming Stick Plus, Roku Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, 2 pre-installed AAA batteries, USB-C to USB-A power cable1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker box list: stick, Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, two pre-installed AAA batteries and a USB-C to USB-A power cable.

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/us/google-chromecast-3rd-generation,review-5843.htmlRead 13 October 2026Review: a built-in HDMI cable on one side. No separate HDMI cable is supplied.

No9Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG page 2 connects built-in HDMI plug directly and directs the buyer to order an extender separately. Exact complete maker box list contains USB power cable only. Fixed plug is not a separate HDMI cable.

Links

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Product page

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www.roku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plus1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Current maker product page for the 3830R.

Spec sheet

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developer.roku.com/dev/docs/hardware1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026The Roku developer hardware table is the nearest maker specification. See the second source for the 3830X Bayside row.

Manual

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image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdf9Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Streaming Stick Plus maker QSG, all three graphical pages were rendered and visually read.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Korea device information: covered by a 1-year Google Hardware Limited Warranty. Market is Korea. Other markets were not checked.

1year12Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/5b/5b125123-9613-4138-9e94-2095d9c4cb30.pdfRead 8 October 2026Roku-branded maker Limited Warranty page 1, hosted by authorized retailer. One year for new Roku streaming player durable hardware bought and delivered to an end user in U.S. from Roku or authorized seller. Scope includes supplied durable remote hardware, statutory rights remain separate.

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