Testseek.co.uk have collected 78 expert reviews of the Google Chromecast Ultra and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Chromecast Ultra.
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
Published: 2016-12-13, Author: Robert , review by: stuff.tv
Simple to set up, Effortless 4K streaming, Casting Chrome tabs to a TV is handy
Most TVs have in-built 4K streaming, Missing Amazon Instant Video, Expensive
Judged purely on whether it's a good gadget or not, the Chromecast Ultra is a success. It streams well, is simple to use, and is supported by most streaming services (other than Amazon's Instant Video). Right now, if you own a 4K TV with the full selecti...
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
Cross platform search still mediocre, No Amazon video
If you're looking for a highly affordable streaming add-on to your 4K Ultra HD TV — and you love Google's casting style — then definitely. You can get a bit more content with a Roku, including Amazon Video, but it will also cost you more. More importantly...
These two offerings seem to occupy different camps. If you want an all in one unit to watch TV and movies on, one that has a traditional interface and controller, then the Apple TV is a solid choice. But the lack of catch-up TV will be a drawback for some...
In terms of performance and capability the Chromecast Ultra is a big improvement on its older sibling, especially if you've made the leap to a 4K Television set. Upgrading the tech has also seen an increase in price, which feels a little high at the momen...
Published: 2017-08-28, Author: Tim , review by: droid-life.com
Abstract: Taking place all over the web, buyers can pick up a Chromecast Ultra for $10 off, bringing the price of the 4K-capable streaming dongle to just $59.Currently, you can find this $10 off deal happening through the Google Store, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Ne...
The Chromecast Ultra offers 4K and HDR streaming for only $69. Plus the Ultra supports both HDR10 and Dolby Vision, The Google Home app provides an integrated interface for more intuitive navigationand it allows for voice control, if you own a Google Assi
The Amazon Video app is not Chromecastcompatible, You can't power the Ultra through your TV's USB port, as you could with older models, UHD/HDR compatibility varies depending on which source devices you use
The Chromecast Ultra 4K media bridge does what it's supposed to do, and it's easier to set up and has a more cohesive user experience than earlier generation Chromecast devices. The ability to add voice control via Google Home is a nice, new perk, as well...
Still affordable, 4K, HDR10 & Dolby Vision, Supported by most services, Improved design/connection
Slow to load (no Fast Play yet), No user interface, Amazon not yet supported, No 24Hz support
With more and more TVs running Android and having Chromecast built-in, is the existence of a hardware dongle even justified? And can a dongle survive in a world of advanced TV operating systems with apps? We have used Chromecast Ultra for almost six month...
Briefly, let's observe alternatives if you don't already own a television that's both WiFi-connected and 4K-ready. You choose from devices made by Amazon, Roku, Xiaomi, and NVIDIA. Where does Google have each of them beat? Price and simplicity. Google's C...
Fastest load times of any Chromecast to date, Ethernet support outofthebox is a nice upgrade over WiFi, Support for the latest 4K and HDRsupporting TVs
Software control is still glitchy at times, Pricing makes it much less of an impulse buy than non4K Chromecast, Buffering is still a reality of operation (will we ever be happy?)
It's easy to dismiss the Chromecast Ultra as a one-note accessory: the necessary upgrade you need if you want to use a Chromecast on a 4K TV. And while that's an apt observation – you don't want to waste all those extra pixels on mere full-HD content, do...
