With people stuck at home more than ever and needing ways to share real-time information online or maximize the convenience of their content, there has been a huge increase in interest in both Screen Mirroring and Casting.

However, as with any technological proliferation, there is some understandable confusion about the nuances of Casting vs Mirroring, how they differ, and what scenarios they best lend themselves to. Below, we’ll walk you through the key points to consider when choosing between casting and mirroring.

While the two have significant overlap in their use cases, they are completely different technologies. There are key differences between the two that can make a difference when choosing between them for a specific use case. But first, let’s talk about what each is and what functions they serve.

Mirroring, as the name suggests, is a 1:1 replication of your primary display on a secondary display, such as a TV or external monitor. It is, quite literally, a live feed of everything happening on the primary display — everything — projected across the entirety of the second display.