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January 2017
(75%)
78 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(82%)
155 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
75010078
The editors liked
It's easy to criticize the few missteps Google has made here (see below)
But by and large Chromecast Ultra is an impeccably pristine streaming device capable of procuring gorgeous 4K HDR streams for less than the competition
Minor improvements like the
4K HDR support
Intuitive and easy to use
Fast and stable streaming
Plenty of content
Simple to set up
Effortless 4K streaming
Casting Chrome tabs to a TV is handy
Reasonably priced
Optional Ethernet connectivity
4K and HDR compatible
Casting is easy
Easy to set up
Cheap
Effective 4K
HDR streaming
Built
In ethernet adapter
Google Home integration
Ultra HD
HDR and Dolby Vision support
Ethernet connection
Simple
Fast
Easy to use
Affordable
Simple and affordable 4K streaming
Widest HDR support available
Intuitive interface and setup
Supports YouTube HDR
Dual-band Wi-Fi and Ethernet for strong connection
The editors didn't like
That said
For all the positives here there's still a few lingering issues. The first is its price – $69 (£69 or about AU$90). It offers a heck of alot for that sticker price
But it feels like less of a value here than the $35 (£30
AU$49) Chromecast doe
Lacks Amazon Video app
Lip-syncing issues
Needs constant mains power
Double the price of the standard one
Most TVs have in-built 4K streaming
Missing Amazon Instant Video
Expensive
Must be plugged into the mains
No support for Amazon Video
No Amazon Video
Mains adaptor mandatory
Expensive for what it is
No native Amazon Video support
No remote control
It'd be easier to navigate with an interface
Your smart TV probably offers all these features already
Needs a consistent method for confirming the quality you're viewing
Abstract: Google launched its new Chromecast Ultra when it announced its Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones in October 2016. The device looks to solve what is slowly but surely becoming the issue with cheaper mainstream media streaming devices – being able to stream i...
Published: 2019-10-03, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Ultra HD, HDR and Dolby Vision support, Ethernet connection, Simple, Fast, Easy to use, Affordable
Your smart TV probably offers all these features already, Needs a consistent method for confirming the quality you're viewing
Chromecast Ultra is an easy and predictable upgrade for Google and a device that makes complete sense by supporting the latest formats for video streaming to your TV. However, unlike the previous two Chromecast devices that plugged a gap in your TV's skil...
Abstract: With streaming movies and TV shows now beginning to replace broadcast television, having an excellent way to access this content in your living room is increasingly important. True, most new TVs come with smart interfaces, but they can be limited and fidd...
Abstract: Like previous Chromecast models, Chromecast Ultra has a small, compact design that will easily slot in behind your TV. All you need to do is plug it into an HDMI port and you're ready to go. Of course, while Chromecast is traditionally controlled via Wi-F...
It's easy to criticize the few missteps Google has made here (see below), but by and large Chromecast Ultra is an impeccably pristine streaming device capable of procuring gorgeous 4K HDR streams for less than the competition, Minor improvements like the
That said, for all the positives here there's still a few lingering issues. The first is its price – $69 (£69 or about AU$90). It offers a heck of alot for that sticker price, but it feels like less of a value here than the $35 (£30, AU$49) Chromecast doe
At the end of the day, though, there's little reason not to buy a Chromecast Ultra if you're a 4K TV owner. The minor inconveniences are just that – minor. For the most part Chromecast Ultra is an exceptionally smart, powerful and fast streaming in a devi...
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Published: 2017-02-10, Author: Ian , review by: alphr.com
Abstract: The original Chromecast was great, and on paper the Chromecast Ultra ought to be even better. It's the cheapest 4K HDR TV streamer on the market, and just like its predecessor, it makes streaming video and audio from your phone, laptop or tablet to your T...
Must be plugged into the mains, No support for Amazon Video
I like – no, I love – Google's Chromecast devices. They're simple to use, a doddle to set up and they work beautifully well, but the Chromecast Ultra is the first one I've had to pause and think hard about recommending, and that's nothing to do with how w...
Published: 2017-01-19, Author: Stephen , review by: techradar.com
Cheap, effective 4K, HDR streaming, Built, in ethernet adapter, Google Home integration
No native Amazon Video support, No remote control, It'd be easier to navigate with an interface
There's almost no refuting it: Chromecast Ultra offers one of the best values for streaming video devices for 4K TV owners. There's not as much benefit for the 1080p crowd, but if you're looking for powerful, fast streaming in a device the size of a wafer...
4K HDR support, Intuitive and easy to use, Fast and stable streaming, Plenty of content,
Lacks Amazon Video app, Lip-syncing issues, Needs constant mains power, Double the price of the standard one,
The Google Chromecast Ultra is a puzzling product. At £70, it's double the price of the standard Chromecast, but its 4K features don't quite add up to double the experience.When today's latest 4K TV sets already provide you with the two most popular 4K st...
