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
Still affordable
4K
HDR10 & Dolby Vision
Supported by most services
Improved design/connection
Google Cast technology fundamentally works well
Low entry price for 4K HDR streaming
Ethernet and speed boost are welcome improvements
Ethernet port for reliable 4K streaming
Relatively inexpensive for a 4K media streamer
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
Easy to use
Inexpensive
Beautiful 4K HDR streams
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
Simple setup and easy to use
Excellent video quality
4K streaming works great over WiFi and Ethernet
Compatible with most popular streaming services
The editors didn't like
Slow to load (no Fast Play yet)
No user interface
Amazon not yet supported
No 24Hz support
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
Requires a smartphone
Tablet
Or PC
Almost twice the price of the 1080p Chromecast
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
Fewer channels than competitors
Lingering bugs
Inelegant design
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?)
Marginal video quality improvement over 1080p streaming devices
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...
Abstract: Compared to its predecessors, the Chromecast Ultra has three new tricks: 4K HDR streaming, shorter loading times, and an ethernet port for wired connections.If you're comfortable with how Chromecast works already, that's pretty much all you need to know...
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...
