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
Abstract: Sitting in the boardroom at Naim Audio for the recent launch of its new Uniti range, I was surprised to hear the words 'Google Cast' mentioned as one of the main planks of the design of the new products. Until then I'd had little exposure to this Google-d...
People who own a 4K TV will likely enjoy the 4K video available from apps like Netflix, some YouTube videos or others. However, they will need a nearby Ethernet port to connect.People who only want to use this to stream 1080p or lower resolution content s...
Google Cast technology fundamentally works well, Low entry price for 4K HDR streaming, Ethernet and speed boost are welcome improvements
Short on convenience features like private listening, captive portal, and consistent playback controls, Google Home app needs streamlining and easier access to 4K content, Lack of Amazon Video support hampers an already-limited 4K content selection
Google's premium Chromecast quadruples the pixels for double the money, but lacks the bells and whistles of other high-end steaming devices...
Simple setup and easy to use, Excellent video quality, 4K streaming works great over WiFi and Ethernet, Compatible with most popular streaming services
Marginal video quality improvement over 1080p streaming devices, Limited 4K content selection at launch, Twice as expensive as the regular Chromecast, No remote, No Amazon Instant Video support
The Chromecast Ultra does exactly what it promises to do: reliably stream 4K HDR video to compatible TVs. But the marginal increase in quality, coupled with a dearth of 4K content, means the device is hardly a must-buy. Setup and hardware If you...
Easy to use, Inexpensive, Beautiful 4K HDR streams
Fewer channels than competitors, Lingering bugs, Inelegant design
The Chromecast Ultra doesn't have as many apps as its competitors. The interface has some lingering flaws, and having to keep it plugged into the wall at all times is profoundly annoying, considering its dongle design. If you can look past that, though, y...
Published: 2016-11-09, Author: Alex , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: The smart TV is here, and it is damn stupid. Smart TV features are just a mess, and rarely get upgraded beyond what ships with your set. A few years ago, Google went a long-way towards solving this problem with its super-cheap Chromecast dongle, which all...
Published: 2016-11-08, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Ethernet port for reliable 4K streaming, Relatively inexpensive for a 4K media streamer
Requires a smartphone, tablet, or PC, Almost twice the price of the 1080p Chromecast
Google's 4K-capable Chromecast Ultra is the least expensive UHD media streamer available, but you still need a smartphone, tablet, or computer to control it...
Simple setup, easy to use, Good price, Portable design
Could use a dedicated remote, There's not heaps of 4K content available in Australia, Can be redundant if your 4K TV already has 4K apps
Google's Chromecast Ultra is an easy to setup, simple to use solution for streaming 4K video. The only catch is there's not heaps of content that can currently take advantage of Chromecast Ultra's high-end capabilities...
If you only own a 1080p TV, there's no real reason to upgrade to a $99 Chromecast Ultra — especially if you already have a Chromecast 2, which is half the price. If you need Ethernet connectivity, then sure, it's a rational purchase, but otherwise a Full...
Cheap, effective 4K, HDR streaming, Builtin 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...
