Google Chromecast Ultra

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There is a new version available:

Google Chromecast - 2020

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

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Good:

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Average:

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Pros:

Low entry price for 4K HDR streaming
Built-in ethernet adapter
Easy to set up

Cons:

Short on convenience features like private listening, captive portal, and consistent playback controls
Mains adaptor mandatory

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Last revision on November 16, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Low entry price for 4K HDR streaming
Built-in ethernet adapter
Easy to set up

Reviewers Didn't Like

Short on convenience features like private listening, captive portal, and consistent playback controls
Mains adaptor mandatory
No native Amazon Video support

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Chromecast Ultra fits the bill if you want beautiful visuals at a low price, but nagging design and interface issues hold it back.

By Tom's Guide on February 03, 2021

If your phone is your main conduit to streaming audio and video on the ‘net, the Chromecast Ultra is a simple, high-quality way to get it up on your big TV. If you want to kick back with a remote and browse for things to watch, there are better options. The lack of Amazon Prime Video support and a dearth of format/setup/troubleshooting information are annoyances, but not dealbreakers.

By IGN on November 15, 2017

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

By TrustedReviews on December 15, 2016

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 for your brand-new UHD TV, there’s no better place to find it than Chromecast Ultra.

By TechRadar on December 01, 2016

Google's premium Chromecast quadruples the pixels for double the money, but lacks the bells and whistles of other high-end steaming devices.

By PCWorld on November 18, 2016

Google Chromecast Ultra

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