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
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...
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...
