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.
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...
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...
