This is the same as the normal chrome cast. Google themselves have removed the option menu so you cant set the streaming resolution anymore. The chrome cast automatically sets it. Even on fibre it drops from 4k even 2.5k with full wifi bars. You really need to plug in the enternet cable to see 1080p or above. Even the serect menu doesn't show as Google has now patched this.

As for the speed it's slightly faster that standard but by a coplue to seconds really not worth the extra 50-60 dollars. This is the same as the normal chrome cast. Google themselves have removed the option menu so you cant set the streaming resolution anymore. The chrome cast automatically sets it. Even on fibre it drops from 4k even 2.5k with full wifi bars. You really need to plug in the enternet cable to see 1080p or above. Even the serect menu doesn't show as Google has now patched this.

As for the speed it's slightly faster that standard but by a coplue to seconds really not worth the extra 50-60 dollars.

Tried this on 3 TVs before I could get it to work. The device itself is fine, but the setup process is so automatic that if it doesn't work, there is no clue as to exactly why - it certainly wasn't obvious in my case. Needs an 'expert' mode for those of us that know a little more about networking. Google's "help" is less than helpful. If it works for you first time - it's great. Tried this on 3 TVs before I could get it to work. The device itself is fine, but the setup process is so automatic that if it doesn't work, there is no clue as to exactly why - it certainly wasn't obvious in my case. Needs an 'expert' mode for those of us that know a little more about networking. Google's "help" is less than helpful. If it works for you first time - it's great.

Works exactly as expected. 4k quality is great on YouTube and Netflix services alike. Relatively easy setup however if your not a tech geek like myself it may not be very obvious to get the chrome cast up and running. However once fully setup, using its features is simple and convenient. Works exactly as expected. 4k quality is great on YouTube and Netflix services alike. Relatively easy setup however if your not a tech geek like myself it may not be very obvious to get the chrome cast up and running. However once fully setup, using its features is simple and convenient.

Purchased as our smart TV doesn't have all of our subscription apps available, but they're all available to Chromecast. Decided to go for the Ultra for the additional 4k benefit and potentially in future being able to harness the ethernet port to avoid wifi delays.
Overall pretty happy with it, it does exactly what it says on the box - 4k streaming. The only downside I can think of is if you don't use the included special micro-usb wall charger it's limited to 1080p? Even if you have a charger with the correct rating. Not a major, just seems strange. Purchased as our smart TV doesn't have all of our subscription apps available, but they're all available to Chromecast. Decided to go for the Ultra for the additional 4k benefit and potentially in future being able to harness the ethernet port to avoid wifi delays.
Overall pretty happy with it, it does exactly what it says on the box - 4k streaming. The only downside I can think of is if you don't use the included special micro-usb wall charger it's limited to 1080p? Even if you have a charger with the correct rating. Not a major, just seems strange.

It may take you a while to get this talking to your other devices depending on your network settings, but it's great once you get there. It may take you a while to get this talking to your other devices depending on your network settings, but it's great once you get there.

Great for streaming 4k 60 content to your television straight from your devices, was worth the purchase Great for streaming 4k 60 content to your television straight from your devices, was worth the purchase

depending on your network set up its a little tricky. but once its all sorted its brilliant :) easy to use depending on your network set up its a little tricky. but once its all sorted its brilliant :) easy to use

Bought this for mother in law who hasn't had a TV since the 90's and wanted to watch netflix - easy set up and cost effective - better than buying a new tv. Bought this for mother in law who hasn't had a TV since the 90's and wanted to watch netflix - easy set up and cost effective - better than buying a new tv.

By: RichardG368 24/12/20

Verified Owner

I had one of the older chromecast models which would skip with 1080p as it wasn't one of the supported resolutions. With the ultra being able to get 1080p on twitch and youtube are a big plus for me.

Worth it for this feature alone alone. I had one of the older chromecast models which would skip with 1080p as it wasn't one of the supported resolutions. With the ultra being able to get 1080p on twitch and youtube are a big plus for me.

Worth it for this feature alone alone.

The biggest thing with this version is that it has a wired LAN connection, which makes a huge difference if your WiFi source is too far for reliable signal.
This simply turned our streaming from barely usable to seamless.
Highly recommend, particularly if you happen to have a wired LAN port near by. The biggest thing with this version is that it has a wired LAN connection, which makes a huge difference if your WiFi source is too far for reliable signal.
This simply turned our streaming from barely usable to seamless.
Highly recommend, particularly if you happen to have a wired LAN port near by.

So much easier to set up than previous versions. It literally was plug & play without any issues. The signal seems stronger as well (haven't had any intermittent interruptions), no issues with plugging it into different TV's like I had with previous chromecasts. So much easier to set up than previous versions. It literally was plug & play without any issues. The signal seems stronger as well (haven't had any intermittent interruptions), no issues with plugging it into different TV's like I had with previous chromecasts.

Great little device. Does exactly what it says. Packaged nicely and arrived on time. Very happy. Great little device. Does exactly what it says. Packaged nicely and arrived on time. Very happy.