Testseek.com 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
Simple setup
Easy to use
Good price
Portable design
Cheap
Effective 4K
HDR streaming
Builtin ethernet adapter
Google Home integration
The editors didn't like
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
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...
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...
