More than years ago Google introduced us to the Chromecast . It ended up dominating the world because of its small form factor, simple setup, and bargain-level price. A refreshed model came about in 2015, and that's still available today.

Google released a new version of the Chromecast streaming device called Google Chromecast Ultra. They added support for 4K video and wired networking, but they

In terms of performance and capability the Chromecast Ultra is a big improvement on its older sibling, especially if you've made the leap to a 4K Television set. Upgrading the tech has also seen an increase in price, which feels a little high at the moment, but if you want a 4K streaming stick then...

Google's latest Chromecast dongle comes in at twice the cost of its predecessor. But for that price, it supports 4K video, and high dynamic range video. Using your phone as a remote control, it can wirelessly stream the best quality video possible from Netflix, YouTube, Stan and a host of other...

Compared to its predecessors, the Chromecast Ultra has three new tricks: 4K HDR streaming, shorter loading times, and an ethernet port for wired connections.

ImageTagInstance gallery-371c8fda-18e7-4070-afd9-f46a115554b5 IntroductionSometimes you don't realize how thirsty you were until you've had that first sip, and for plenty of HDTV owners, that world-changing moment came three-and-a-half years ago when Google released its first HTMLTagInstance html-tag-073f7d03-cf30-4b05-8757-165be6382fc3 Chromecast. The tiny dongle wasn't much to look at, but it didn't need to be flashy when it delivered so fiercely in terms of functionality and value.For little more than the cost of a few movie tickets, you could instantly bring your “dumb” TV into the world of streaming media – and it didn't take long for the accessory to become a global hit.In the years since, we've seen Google update its hardware with new electronics and a more installation-friendly form factor, as well as introducing a special music-only Chromecast for audiophiles. But maybe the biggest upgrade landed last fall, as Google prepared its streaming solution for the next generation of h...

There's (almost) no refuting it: Chromecast Ultra offers one of the best value-for-money 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...

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

More than years ago Google introduced us to the Chromecast . It ended up dominating the world because of its small form factor, simple setup, and bargain-level price. A refreshed model came about in 2015, and that’s still available today.

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 Ultra is likely to step on the toes of features that your TV already offers.

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;