Google Chromecast Ultra

Name: Google Chromecast Ultra
Brand: Google
SKU: 743204
Price: 87 EUR
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Rating: 9.3 (779 reviews)

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Key specs

	HDMI connector
	Type of image definition support	Ultra HD (4K)
	Streaming services	Disney+, Kodi, NPO Uitzending Gemist, Netflix, Pathé Thuis, Plex, RTL Gemist, SBS Gemist, Spotify, Videoland, YouTube
	Supports Netflix
	Built-in hard drive
	Built-in WiFi
	Network connector

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With the network adapter, you can also connect the Chromecast Ultra to a network cable.
Thanks to 5GHz WiFi, you can stream videos up to a resolution of 4K to your TV.
Stream the content of apps like Spotify, YouTube and Netflix to your TV.
Limited amount of apps available; more are expected in the future.

Description

Stream Netflix series and YouTube videos to your TV in 4K with the Google Chromecast Ultra. This successor to the Chromecast will change your Ultra HD TV into a smart TV via the HDMI connector. You can operate the media player from your laptop or via the app on your telephone or tablet; it isn't necessary to get a new remote control. Connect the small media streamer with your WiFi. Is your TV located in a WiFi dead zone? If so, connect the included network adapter to the Internet. Thanks to the quick connection, you won't have to worry about image distortion while binge-watching your favorite series.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual
Network adapter
Power cable

Reviews

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554

4 stars

212

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1 star

Rating per section

Sound quality

Review is 9,3 out of 10.

User friendliness

Review is 9,7 out of 10.

Image quality

Review is 9,8 out of 10.

Design

Review is 9,8 out of 10.

Options

Review is 9,3 out of 10.

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Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Must have in your smart home

4K
Cast to (stupid) 42 inch screen
ethernet in power supply
WiFi and 4K a critical combination

The Google Chromecast technology is still underestimated, especially when you consider value for money. Netflix, NPO, commercial channels, Youtube, watch anywhere in the house. I've now connected two of them at home to (relatively) cheap 4K computer displays. Wow, wow, wow. Who needs a TV anyway? Combine the Chromecast with a Google home mini speaker and you suddenly have a real "smart home" for next to nothing. You can access information or entertainment wherever you want on any screen. And 4K is phenomenal. Refined, detailed, colorful. The only downside in a family: several viewers at the same time consume so much bandwidth that, in addition to Spotify, surfing, emailing, etc., the WiFi can sometimes barely keep up. A fast router becomes a must with intensive simultaneous use!

Review by:
Peter De Weerdt
Date:
5 January 2019
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

A simple device that lets you conjure up everything on your

4k and HDR possible
Very fast
Easy installation and operation
Can only be used via another device such as smartphone, tablet or PC

The Chromecast Ultra is used here with a Loewe Bild 7 (55" OLED 4k HDR TV). The 'Ultra' version is faster but the price doubling (79 vs 39 euros) compared to the standard version is only justified if you have a 4k ( UltraHD) TV and want the best image quality. Then the ease of use can hardly be surpassed. Often the built-in apps of a TV such as YouTube, Netflix, ... are rather slow. With the Chromecast you add a lot of functionality to your TV without that another remote control is lying around on the coffee table.

Review by:
Laurns Ingls
Date:
17 May 2017
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 10 out of 10.

Fast and easy streaming for a slightly too high price.

Stream wirelessly (or wired)
Good for large files (1080p}
Slightly too pricey

Because my old Chromecast started to show problems and kept hanging on, I decided to buy the new version.

This version has a round design. The HDMI connection is on a short cable and is therefore slightly easier to connect than the old one, which sometimes does not fit well into the HDMI connection due to lack of space. There is also a magnet in the cable, so that the round part can be placed firmly against the cable when it is in the connection.

The setup is a bit faster than with the old one, because you no longer have to set up WiFi. But, if you do want wireless, setting up the WiFi on this one is faster than the old one.

Unlike the old one, it can also be connected to the network via Ethernet, which improves the speed. Starting a YouTube video via my Android device is almost without buffering and films that I have on my Synology NAS (homemade 1080p videos made with a Canon 650D), stream effortlessly via VLC on my phone.

The image quality also seems to be better (can also be a placebo effect). In any case, the image is super sharp. I haven't tested the audio, but I don't have good speakers, so I wouldn't hear the difference with the old ones. But assuming the picture quality, the sound will also be optimal.

I still think it's a bit too pricey for the upgrade from the old one. But if you don't have one yet, this one is recommended.

Review by:
Wesley van der Donk
Date:
14 August 2018
Translation:
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Product

Product
	Product number	743204
	Manufacturer code	GA3A00405A10
	Brand	Google
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

General properties

General properties
	Type of image definition support	Ultra HD (4K)
	Parental controls
	Internal RAM	2 GB
	Built-in WiFi
	Operating system	Android
	Android One
	Android OS version	Android 8.1 Oreo
	Web browser

Processor

Processor
	Processor brand	ARM

Playback options

Playback options
	Supports Netflix
	Supports Torrents
	Internet radio
	Streaming services	Disney+, Kodi, NPO Uitzending Gemist, Netflix, Pathé Thuis, Plex, RTL Gemist, SBS Gemist, Spotify, Videoland, YouTube
	Displays photos
	Photo file format	BMP, JPEG, PNG
	Plays music
	Audio file format	Linear PCM, MP3, MPEG 4, Ogg, Ogg vorbis, aac, aac+
	Plays videos
	Video file format	H.263, H.264, H.265, MPEG-4, MPEG-4 AVCHD (H.264), VP8, VP9

Streaming

Streaming
	AirPlay
	DLNA
	SonosNet
	Spotify Connect
	Google Cast
	UPnP AV support
	Miracast
	Plex support

Storage

Storage
	Built-in hard drive
	SD card slot

Connectors

Connectors
	Headphone jack
	Microphone connector
	HDMI connector
	Number of HDMI connectors	1
	Network connector

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Height	1,37 cm
	Width	5,82 cm
	Depth	5,82 cm
	Weight	47 g
	Color	Black

Smart Home

Smart Home
	Controls via app
	Controlled via Apple app
	Controlled via Android app
	Smart home platform	Google Assistant, Homey

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Must have in your smart home

A simple device that lets you conjure up everything on your

Fast and easy streaming for a slightly too high price.

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Must have in your smart home

A simple device that lets you conjure up everything on your

Fast and easy streaming for a slightly too high price.