Mi Box S versus Chromecast - casting PC in 4K

by Wafffelmonster

Hello,

really hope someone already tried/used the mi box s like that, i didnt bought it yet.

Here is my scenario and what i would like to do; would be nice to have input on my thoughts:

I have a pc with a QHD display and a 4K TV, but i cant use a HDMI cable. Now i want to stream/cast/use the TV as second screen. Is Chromecast (in mi box) usable in this situation with streaming my Chrome tab in 4K to the TV? Or is the quality depending on my PC screen (QHD)?

Same network is given, if it helps i would use wifi with my PC.

Or is sideloading to that extend possible, that I could use chrome on the mi box with an adblocker?

latinriky78

Casting a Chrome tab to Chromecast Built-in won't be sent in 4K, I think it's limited to 720p if I'm not wrong, more info here .

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You could always use your PC as plex server if it's local content.

Giggy36

The mi box s and the chrome cast with google tv both can cast you can also cast from smartphones too! In my opinion they both do a good job the one thing is that the mi box s has is a native usb 3.0 port on it! But they both are Android based so you could always connect to a windows share with a third party program and side load with the chromecast as long as you have the chromecast with the google tv it’s worth it to spend the extra money!