Google Chromecast Ultra (2016)

668 reviews

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usability (150)
size (33)
reliability (15)
design (14)
video (2)

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price (29)
remote control (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 668 reviews of Google Chromecast Ultra (2016). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the video and design are generally positive. The reliability and size also get good comments, but the remote control and price get less positive reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Google Chromecast Ultra (2016) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Ced Yuen (trustedreviews.com)

Chromecast Ultra

Google Chromecast Ultra review: The latest Chromecast works a treat with 4K and HDR, but doesn't offer enough to justify the higher price.

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.

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by : Nick Pino (techradar.com)

Chromecast Ultra review

The Google Chromecast makes the jump from 1080p to 4K HDR

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

Nov, 2021

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Google Chromecast Ultra review

There's a new 4K Chromecast in town, but the results are mixed...

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

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Google Chromecast review

An absolute bargain, and a neat and effective way to make your TV smarter

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

Could do with more apps

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Google Chromecast Ultra review: 4K casting is perfect... yet pointless

Chromecast Ultra is an easy and predictable upgrade and a device that makes complete sense supporting the latest formats for video streaming

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...

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Henry Burrell (techadvisor.co.uk)

Google Chromecast Ultra

If you have invested in services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or Spotify, then a Chromecast is a great way to get content onto your TV. If that TV is 4K, then the Chromecast Ultra can carry this high definition quality from your phone, tablet or...

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Robert Leedham (stuff.tv)

Google Chromecast Ultra review

A 4K streaming stick for people who don't really need one

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

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : Rasmus Larsen (flatpanelshd.com)

Chromecast Ultra review

3rd-gen Chromecast - now with 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision & 2x price. We have used it for 6 months and in this review you can read about what we have learned

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

Jun, 2017

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Google Chromecast Ultra review

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When it comes to home streaming and internet TV boxes, the Google Chromecast may well be the first name that comes to mind. Google's original online TV and streaming stick was incredibly well received, and it's now been updated for 2017 with 4K and...

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Lucy Hattersley (macworld.co.uk)

Apple TV vs Google Chromecast Ultra comparison review

Should you buy an Apple TV or a Google Chromecast Ultra? Both devices enable UK Apple fans to stream video and music to a television. And both are integrated with iOS so you can use them with your iPhone and iPad. Our Apple TV vs Google Chromecast...

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...

Oct, 2016

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