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General

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Series

Chromecast1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original September 30, 2020 Chromecast with Google TV launch. The later 2022 HD model is excluded.

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

GZRNL4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original Chromecast with Google TV (4K) section US regulatory Model number row names GZRNL. Regional retail SKUs are not mixed into the generic model identifier.

3820EU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 UK Set-up Information SKU/Model 3820EU. Original standard Voice Remote package. 3820EU2 and US R2 revisions are not retained variants.

GTIN / EAN

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8296100048771Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 UPC row. Exact UK 3820EU package UPC. Other regions have separate identifiers.

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

30 September 20201Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Dated original maker launch release.

20 September 20212Press releaseroku.com/blog/introducing-roku-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Maker launch blog is dated September 20, 2021. Original newsroom URL now returns a shell and was replaced with this readable maker announcement.

Status

Discontinued15Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/chromecast-historyRead 7 October 2026Maker August 6, 2024 announcement explicitly ends Chromecast production and limits remaining retail to supplies last. Software support and reseller stock are separate.

Discontinued4Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Current Updatable Roku models table says these devices are no longer manufactured but can run the latest Roku OS. Exact original Madison 3820X row is included. This discontinued status applies to represented original 2021 hardware, not later Logan/R2 or EU2 revision under the same marketed name.

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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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 TV Streamer (4K)19Maker product pageblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 23 October 2026Google says the Google TV Streamer replaces Chromecast and calls it its next-generation 4K TV streaming device.20Reviewandroidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-review-3482950Read 23 October 2026Android Authority's review calls the Google TV Streamer a worthy successor and compares it with the 2020 Chromecast with Google TV.

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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.

$49.991Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original US standard launch price for the 2020 4K Chromecast with Google TV. Excludes bundles, sales and taxes. The maker says available starting today in the US.

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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.

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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, AU, CA, FR, DE, IE, IT, ES, GB1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Launch release names US immediate availability and these eight other markets for October 15 availability. Hardware is the original 2020 4K product, not the later HD model.

GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 UK Set-up Information identifies the selected reference package. Other regions not declared as verified variant rows.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Snow, Sunrise, Sky1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original maker launch names these three colors. Photo uses Snow.

Black5Reviewpcwelt.de/article/1206133/test-roku-streaming-stick-4k-3820eu.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 3820EU Design & Verarbeitung describes matt-black finish.

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.

Dongle6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 exact 4K review identifies dongle hardware, not the later Streamer box.

Stick1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 description and page 2 Designed to stream, not be seen identify the stick that plugs directly into the TV.

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.

3840 × 2160px2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K section supports up to 4K Ultra HD output. UHD is 3840 x 2160. Requires a compatible 4K television, 4K content and adequate broadband. This is output, not decoder maximum.

3840 × 2160px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Video Resolution explicitly gives up to 4K/60 Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) on a 4K UHD TV. This is output, not UI resolution.

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/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K section supports up to 60 fps at 4K Ultra HD. Requires compatible TV and content. No lower-resolution maxima inferred.

60Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Video Resolution and Output Type explicitly state 4K/60 Ultra HD output with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2. Compatible TV required.

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 with Google TV (4K)

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

Source2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K section explicitly supports up to 4K Ultra HD in up to 60 fps. Row describes UHD 60 Hz support without inferred HDR, chroma or bit-depth combination. Lower-resolution modes remain unproved.

BRoku Streaming Stick 4K

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 explicit 4K/60 output. No inferred lower-resolution maximum, colour depth or chroma. HDR combination details are not imported from later R2 page.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K section names Dolby Vision, HLG decode, HDR10 and HDR10+. Format works only with compatible content and television.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG3Press articleflatpanelshd.com/news.phpRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 exact-generation specification block names Dolby Vision, HDR10/10+ and HLG. Maker sheet independently names Dolby Vision/HDR10+.

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.

2.02Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K Output row names HDMI 2.0 with ALLM. No optional 2.1 capability inferred.

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Output Type explicitly HDMI 2.0. Other generic/US sources say 2.0b. Exact UK original sheet is retained without adding a revision suffix.

HDCP version

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2.21Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 output row: HDCP 2.2 for 4K/60, Dolby Vision and HDR. Lower output modes may use HDCP 1.4.

HDMI-CEC

Yes6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original review describes TV remote controlling Chromecast UI and TV power/volume interoperability using HDMI CEC. TV and setup compatibility still applies.

Yes3Press articleflatpanelshd.com/news.phpRead 7 October 2026Original article explicitly identifies HDMI CEC support for TV and device controls. It does not prove every optional CEC command.

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

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Current exact 4K display help says Match content frame rate allows matching source content. Requires app and TV support. This is later software support, with exact introduced firmware version unstated in this help page. Original 2021 review absence is historical, not current hardware absence.

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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.

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Current display help explicitly turns on Match content for correct SDR rather than forced HDR. Original exact review independently tested switching SDR/HDR10/Dolby Vision. Compatible app and television required.

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

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720p to 1080p, 1080p to 4K/601Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Video Up-conversion names these source and output combinations. No AI upscaling claim.

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, HEVC (H.265), VP912Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 7 October 2026Exact Chromecast with Google TV subsection lists H.264 High Profile level 5.1, HEVC Main/Main10 level 5.1 and VP9 Profile 2. Generic Streamer AV1 and other devices are excluded.

H.264, HEVC, VP98Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 7 October 2026Roku Media Player supports AVC generally and HEVC/VP9 on Roku 4K devices. Network media-server playback applies because stick lacks a media USB port. AV1 is only on some devices and is not imported.

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

AGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (4K)

Codec	Profile	Level	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	High	5.1	30
HEVC (H.265)	Main / Main10	5.1	60
VP9	2	Not available	60

Source12Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 7 October 2026Exact device subsection gives H.264 up to 4Kx2K/30 fps, HEVC up to 4Kx2K/60 fps and VP9 Profile-2 up to 4Kx2K/60 fps for Google Cast. Pixel axes and HEVC bit depth not calculated from codec profile. These decoder limits do not establish output combinations.

BRoku Streaming Stick 4K

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

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MKV, MP4, MOV, WebM8Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 7 October 2026Current maker Roku Media Player manual supports network media-server playback on Roku streaming devices. AVC/HEVC MKV, MP4 and MOV, VP9 MKV/WebM. Original UK leaflet says Media Playback File Format none without specifying route or app. Current manual governs this app-based network route. No USB media capability is claimed.

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

Widevine L113Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.com/streaming-gaming/google-chromecastRead 7 October 2026Exact Chromecast with Google TV (4K), year 2020, DRM table explicitly names Widevine L1. No PlayReady or FairPlay inferred. DRM does not establish any particular app streaming at 4K.

Widevine L1, PlayReady9Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/content-protectionRead 7 October 2026Widevine table explicitly places Madison in L1 players. Original hardware table identifies 3820X as Madison. PlayReady streaming table covers Roku devices. No unpublished PlayReady security level inferred. App licenses and firmware requirements apply.

Audio

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

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original device Audio formats row names these formats and explicitly qualifies Dolby Atmos as pass-through. Requires compatible HDMI audio equipment and app/content.

Digital stereo, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Audio Features. Digital stereo over HDMI. DTS, Dolby Audio and Atmos are HDMI passthrough, not device Dolby decoding or TrueHD support.

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

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Audio formats row names Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos (pass-through). Current maker help confirms Dolby audio pass-through mode. This does not prove TrueHD-based Atmos or lossless DTS formats.

DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Audio Features explicitly names pass through over HDMI for DTS and Dolby Audio/Atmos. A compatible decoder is required. TrueHD and lossless Dolby are not implied.

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

Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker sheet explicitly identifies Dolby Atmos pass-through, not every Atmos transport. Requires compatible audio output equipment and supporting application.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Audio Features explicitly Dolby ATMOS pass through over HDMI. Contradictory early reviews say no Atmos. Exact maker sheet takes precedence and only passthrough support is claimed.

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.

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 digital stereo over HDMI. This row is stereo output only and does not set a surround passthrough channel maximum.

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

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/14632555Read 7 October 2026Current maker guide explicitly allows Bluetooth headphones or speakers with Chromecast with Google TV. Only one audio device at a time. No Bluetooth codec inferred from version.

No7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 7 October 2026Which devices are compatible lists Streaming Stick 4K and 4K+ among devices that do not support direct Bluetooth Headphone Mode. Mobile app headphone output uses the phone radio and is separate.

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

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CPU

ARM Cortex-A556Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact Chromecast review identifies four ARM A55 cores. Public TechInsights physical teardown independently identifies Cortex-A55.

ARM Cortex-A554Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 Roku Streaming Stick 4K Madison row, model 3820X. Later 2022 Logan 3820X2 row is excluded. No clock inferred.

CPU cores

46Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact device specification and prose explicitly give quad-core processor.

42Press releaseroku.com/blog/introducing-roku-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Exact original launch Smooth streaming bullet explicitly states an all-new quad-core processor.

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

1.9GHz6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original review states four 1.9 GHz ARM-based cores on this device. Android TV Guide exact 4K specification independently gives 1.9 GHz. Not a generic Amlogic chip maximum.

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GPU

ARM Mali-G316Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact review prose identifies Mali-G31 GPU. No shader count or optional mode inferred.

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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.

2GB6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact review states 2 GB RAM. TechInsights physical teardown independently reports 2 GB.

1GB4Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Same original 2021 Madison 3820X hardware table explicitly 1 GB. EU 3820 is the selected original marketed model, not the EU2 package.

RAM type

LPDDR47Reviewtechinsights.com/products/ddt-2010-818Read 7 October 2026Public physical teardown of GA01919-CA identifies SK Hynix H9HCNNNBKUMLHR-NME 2 GB mobile LPDDR4 SDRAM. This describes the original Canadian teardown sample. Supplier revisions are not asserted.

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

8GB6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact review states 8 GB built-in storage. Free 4.4 GB after setup is not marketed capacity. TechInsights physical teardown independently reports 8 GB flash.

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Storage type

MLC NAND flash7Reviewtechinsights.com/products/ddt-2010-818Read 7 October 2026Public physical teardown of original GA01919-CA names Samsung KLM8G1GETF-B041 8 GB MLC NAND Flash memory. No unproved interface or bus generation added. Supplier revision is not generalized.

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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/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K Wireless standards row names 802.11ac.

Wi-Fi 51Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Wireless Technology: 802.11ac MIMO dual-band Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K Wireless standards row explicitly names 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Press articleflatpanelshd.com/news.phpRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 specification block calls dual-band. Explicit band frequencies independently stated in the original PCWorld review, not inferred from Wi-Fi 5.14Reviewpcworld.com/article/579766/roku-streaming-stick-4k-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Little niceties everywhere section explicitly describes choosing the best connection on networks with separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Original 2021 Streaming Stick 4K review, corroborating original UK maker dual-band claim.

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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MIMO1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 wireless row says MIMO without a published antenna-stream count. No 2x2 inferred.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K Power and Ports rows explicitly support a separate Ethernet power adapter sold separately. No Ethernet port is built into the dongle.

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

4.22Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact device 4K Wireless standards row names Bluetooth 4.2. No later Streamer radio inherited.

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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 with Google TV (4K)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.0	Fixed HDMI plug for video and audio output
USB-C	1	Not available	Power and data

Source2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K complete ports list has fixed HDMI plug and USB-C for power and data. Optional Ethernet-adapter connector is not counted as a built-in port.

BRoku Streaming Stick 4K

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.0	Fixed plug for video and audio output
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power and supplied long-range Wi-Fi receiver

Source5Reviewpcwelt.de/article/1206133/test-roku-streaming-stick-4k-3820eu.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 3820EU Design & Verarbeitung gives direct HDMI plug and Micro-USB power cable port. Version 2.0 follows exact original maker sheet. No USB data speed or peripheral expansion 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 Home1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker launch shows controlling smart-home lights and viewing a Nest Camera through Google Assistant. This records Google ecosystem controls, not Matter commissioning or Thread routing.

Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 supports these ecosystems. Page 2 works with compatible external voice-assistant devices. HomeKit is accessory control, not a home hub or Thread border router.

Remote control

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Remote model

G9N9N4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K and Voice Remote regulatory section names G9N9N as Google Chromecast Voice Remote. Later Streamer remote is a separate product.

Roku Voice Remote with TV controls1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 and page 3 Accessories Included. Original non-Pro supplied voice remote. No later Voice Remote Pro features inherited.

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.

Bluetooth, Infrared3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Voice Remote Connectivity table names Bluetooth and IR to control TV, soundbar or receiver. Device navigation is Bluetooth. TV/audio equipment controls use IR where configured.

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Remote microphone

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Original Chromecast Voice Remote Audio row names microphone for voice input between power and input buttons.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 point-anywhere voice remote. Page 1 and 2 explicitly say use your voice to search and control. This is the voice-input microphone, not hands-free operation.

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

Google Assistant1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original supplied voice remote has a dedicated Google Assistant button. This is original software functionality, not a claim about every later firmware or language.

Roku Voice1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 use your voice to search and control. Maker launch release calls the supplied remote feature Roku Voice. Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri require separate compatible devices.

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

Power, Volume, Input1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker launch explicitly names programmable TV controls for power, volume and input. Original remote IR route is separately documented in the tech sheet.

Power, Volume, Mute1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Accessories Included identifies TV power, mute and volume buttons. Works with compatible TV and depends on TV control setup.

Remote finder

No9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10092687Read 7 October 2026Original Chromecast Voice Remote section and final Important note say Find My Remote only works with Google TV Streamer. Original G9N9N remote is not the separately compatible replacement Streamer remote.14Reviewandroidauthority.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-review-1162931Read 7 October 2026Exact Chromecast with Google TV review says a remote finder would be welcome. This describes the original supplied remote, not the separately sold later Streamer remote.

No12Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/02/4k-streamer-showdown-chromecast-vs-amazon-fire-tv-stick-vs-roku-streaming-stickRead 7 October 2026Original standard Streaming Stick 4K supplied basic remote explicitly lacks a remote-finding siren. This is distinct from the optional Voice Remote Pro and 4K+ package.

Remote backlight

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

2 AAA batteries2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Original Chromecast Voice Remote Battery row explicitly names two AAA batteries included. Not the later Streamer Voice Remote.

2 AAA alkaline batteries, 1.5 V each1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Accessories Included and Battery type rows. Replaceable original supplied batteries, not rechargeable Pro hardware.

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.

Google TV (Android TV OS)1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original maker launch identifies the Google TV experience on the new Chromecast. Underlying Android TV OS is separately named in original technical sheet.

Roku OS5Reviewpcwelt.de/article/1206133/test-roku-streaming-stick-4k-3820eu.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 3820EU software section states Roku OS 10.5. Platform and launch version are stored separately.

Operating system at launch

Android TV 106Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 review explicitly says Chromecast with Google TV was launched with Android 10 in late 2020. Later Android 12/14 software is separate.

10.56Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/roku-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Interface section explicitly states Streaming Stick 4K came out alongside Roku OS 10.5. Current article later discusses Roku OS 12 separately.

App store

Google Play Store6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact review explicitly says Google Play store installs Android TV apps on the device.

Roku Streaming Store8Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 7 October 2026Article opening says Roku Media Player is available through Roku Store. The other Roku player pages call the same storefront Streaming Store, the name stored here. Supports the device app ecosystem, not sideloading or regional service availability.

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

Google Cast12Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 7 October 2026Maker Google Cast supported-media documentation explicitly has a Chromecast with Google TV device subsection. This establishes Google Cast receiving. AirPlay and Miracast not inferred.

Apple AirPlay 21Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 explicitly Apple Airplay 2 and page 2 Share it with Apple AirPlay. Requires compatible Apple device and current compatible software.

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

Google Assistant1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker launch names Google Assistant on the device through the supplied remote. External smart-speaker voice control does not establish a built-in far-field microphone.

Roku Voice, Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 and 2 ecosystem support. Roku Voice is supplied remote push-to-talk. Siri/HomeKit, Alexa and Google Assistant require compatible external devices, not a built-in far-field microphone.

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.

Yes18Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/9563059Read 7 October 2026Supported-device list explicitly names Chromecast with Google TV. Google Assistant commands spoken to a linked Google Home/Nest speaker or display can move/cast currently streaming audio and YouTube videos to the streaming device. Media is limited to supported audio and YouTube. This is external-speaker hands-free control, not an onboard microphone or full UI navigation. Accounts/network and compatible speaker setup required.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Works with popular voice assistants explicitly supports spoken search/play/control through compatible Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri-enabled external devices. The supplied standard remote remains push-to-talk.13Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 7 October 2026External Alexa route, not a hands-free microphone on the supplied standard remote. Official support explicitly includes the UK, requires Roku OS 9.1 or higher, a linked Roku skill/account and compatible Alexa-enabled device such as Echo, and gives spoken search and app-launch commands. Netflix commands and some other controls are excluded. Exact original UK sheet and maker launch independently state compatible external assistant voice control.

Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/11221499Read 7 October 2026Maker exact device guide supports Android phone Google TV app 4.27.8.93 or later and iPhone iOS 14 or later with current Google Home/Google TV app. Features vary by app route.

iOS, Android1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 free Roku mobile app iOS and Android offers an extra remote. App-based headphone output is distinct from direct device Bluetooth.

Accessibility features

Text scaling, TalkBack screen reader8Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Current exact 4K display help explicitly names text scaling. Original launcher behavior and later firmware may differ.9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10092687Read 7 October 2026Exact maker guide covers Chromecast with Google TV 4K setup using TalkBack. Text scaling independently supported by display-help source. No general Android accessibility feature inherited.

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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.

USB wired game controllers through a powered USB-C hub17Reviewpcworld.com/article/578898/chromecast-with-google-tv-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original September 2020 exact 4K review states powered USB-C hub allows wired game controllers. Controller model is unspecified. No broad Bluetooth compatibility stored because FlatpanelsHD failed to pair several Xbox and PlayStation controllers on its 2021 firmware. Both routes are distinct.

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Power supply

USB4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K safety guide requires external AC adapter and included cable. USB-C device power connector established by exact device spec.

USB10Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/set-up-your-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Setup Step 2: supplied USB cable powers device from included wall adapter or compatible TV USB. Original supplied long-range Wi-Fi receiver cable is required.

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

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

7.5W4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K regulatory appendix for models G1002/G1003 states 5.0 V output, 1.5 A output current and output power 7.5 W. This is power-adapter output, not device consumption. The device technical sheet specifies included 5 V/1.5 A supply.

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

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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.

3.2W16Measurementflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original April 2021 exact 4K review Measurements Energy consumption table gives 4K HDR streaming 2.5 to 3.2 W. Stored value is the upper observed endpoint of that range, not a device rating or every-content average. Firmware Android 10, December 2020 security patch. App, HDR format, meter model and exact measurement point are unstated. Review general test methodology linked at https://www.flatpanelshd.com/focus.php?subaction=showfull&id=1229335089.

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

2W16Measurementflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Same original exact review measures menus 1.5 to 2 W. Stored value is upper observed menu-idle endpoint. Android 10, December 2020 security patch. Network traffic, meter model and exact measurement point unstated. Not sleep/standby.

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

0.9W16Measurementflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Same original exact review Measurements table gives standby average 0.9 W. Android 10, December 2020 security patch. Network state, meter model and exact measurement point unstated. No device off or adapter unloaded equivalence inferred.

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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.

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Width21.1Height11.5Depth95.4mm(0.8 × 0.5 × 3.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 player Width 21.1, Length 95.4, Height 11.5 mm. Width is across the stick, depth follows its HDMI-plug length. The maker does not separately qualify the fixed plug endpoints. Later/US sources give 94.5 mm length.

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

55g(1.9 oz)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact 4K technical sheet Device Weight 1.9 oz (55 g), device only. Preferred literal metric datasheet figure over current help page 56.7 g (2 oz). FlatpanelsHD original 4K specification also says 55 g. Fixed HDMI lead scope is not separated.

22g(0.8 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Out of box unit (player) Weight 22 gr. Device only. US/generic sources give 26 g. Exact UK maker sheet takes precedence for this retained reference SKU.

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

Width38Height122Depth18mm(1.5 × 4.8 × 0.7 in)2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Original Chromecast Voice Remote dimensions 122 x 38 x 18 mm. Original technical sheet labels length 122, width 38 and thickness 18. Height follows schema remote length along buttons.

Width42Height142Depth21mm(1.7 × 5.6 × 0.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 remote Width 42, Length 142, Height 21 mm. Mapped to across buttons, along buttons and front-to-back thickness. Supplied standard remote.

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

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

RoHS4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K regulatory section explicitly states compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments. This names European compliance, not an ENERGY STAR or Bluetooth-SIG certification inferred from radio version.

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In the box

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In the box

Chromecast with Google TV (4K), Chromecast Voice Remote, Power cable, Power adapter, 2 AAA batteries3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact device What is in the box table lists dongle, remote, cable and adapter. Original remote table adds two AAA batteries included. No optional Ethernet adapter included.

Roku Streaming Stick 4K, Roku Voice Remote with TV controls, 2 AAA batteries, USB power cable with long-range Wi-Fi receiver, Power adapter11Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/roku-streaming-stick-4k-uk-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original UK Setting Up section identifies stick, remote with batteries and power cable/adapters. Maker original sheet additionally confirms voice remote, 2 AAA batteries and receiver USB cable. Ambiguous extender wording in sheet is omitted and exact UK review says HDMI extension is not supplied.

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.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete original maker box table has power cable only. Fixed HDMI lead/plug is integral to dongle and does not count as a separate HDMI cable. FlatpanelsHD box shorthand HDMI cable does not identify a separate cable.

No5Reviewpcwelt.de/article/1206133/test-roku-streaming-stick-4k-3820eu.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 3820EU review says no HDMI extension cable is supplied. Original fixed HDMI plug does not count as separate cable. Maker support requires ordering an extender separately.

Links

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Product page

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/30464092Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K technical section read independently of the HD and Streamer sections.

www.roku.com/en-gb/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-4k10Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/set-up-your-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Maker product route. This link is not evidence for changing original reference hardware to a current revised package.

Spec sheet

linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Google Chromecast with Google TV Tech Specs, May 2020, publicly hosted by distributor. Full device, original Voice Remote, Ethernet adapter and power-adapter tables read.

www.avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Four-page original maker sales/specification sheet mirrored at retailer and independently downloaded and read.

Manual

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/101099905Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10109990Read 7 October 2026Current maker setup manual explicitly covers Chromecast with Google TV (4K), including power, remote pairing and TV volume/power/input setup.

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RSS4K-QSG-EU-Spring2023.pdf10Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/set-up-your-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Current model 3820 setup guide links the EU quick-start document. The Spring 2023 document was independently downloaded and read. It covers shared setup and supplied standard remote layout, not proof of a later hardware revision's specifications.

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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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.

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2years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Warranty Description: 2 Year Limited Manufacturer warranty for the UK reference package. No US warranty inherited.

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