4K and HDR compatible ; Casting is easy ; Easy to set up

No Amazon Video ; Mains adaptor mandatory ; Expensive for what it is

The latest Chromecast works a treat with 4K and HDR, but it’s a little pointless.

Cheap, effective 4K and 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

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

Limited 4K apps and a high price make the Chromecast Ultra a difficult product to recommend

Innovative Takes up next-to-no space Simple and intuitive Slick operation App support is increasing

Could do with more apps

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 and a device that makes complete sense supporting the latest formats for video streaming to your TV. However, unlike the previous two Chromecasts that plugged a gap in your TV's skills, the Chromecast...

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

As well as it works, 4K TV owners just don’t need the Chromecast Ultra

Still affordable ; 4K, HDR10 & Dolby Vision ; Supported by most services ; Improved design/connection

Slow to load (no Fast Play yet) ; No user interface ; Amazon not yet supported ; No 24Hz support

Apple TV is easy to set up, Chromecast is easy to use, Apple TV has AirPlay and can stream almost anything from iPhone or iPad, Chromecast is integrated with key apps such as BBC iPlayer, Netflix and YouTube

Apple TV remote control is small and fiddly, Chromecast has no remote and only works with a few apps, Apple TV costs £70 more than Chromecast and doesn’t have a HDMI cable in the box, Chromecast cannot stream iTunes music or Photos

The Chromecast Ultra is a limited device with a killer feature: 4K. If you have a 4K television and want to get 4K shows on the cheap, the Chromecast Ultra is the way to go. The Apple TV 4 is a much more comprehensive device, with support for apps and...