Google Chromecast Ultra Review - Compared to Chromecast - 4k for double the price

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  • @zacharylee1995
    @zacharylee1995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so definitely buying a Chromecast whenever I get a Chance and I can't wait

  • @XSpImmaLion
    @XSpImmaLion 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice, answered the one question I had about the new Chromecast around running emulator games faster! xD
    Anyways, it's such a kinda weird situation with Android regarding TVs... it has all to do with market logic, making people pay more for stuff, and all the economy around gadgets instead of making hardware advanced enough to cover all bases.
    I mean, it's counter intuitive that in this day and age, we still have "smart" TVs that have their own hardware and software that are: insecure, outdated, paralyzed in time, with a meager set of apps, with way less features than something like native Android.
    I bought myself a 55" Samsung smart TV when I moved to the apartment I'm currently living... some 3 to 4 years ago. Since then, the firmware might have been updated once or twice, no fundamental changes. It feels like using a laptop from a decade ago. Almost all apps are extremely outdated. And then when reports came of the whole thing being extremely insecure and easily hackable, I just disconnected it from the network altogether and stopped even trying to use. It's just horrible. And it was never good enough to use anyways... from day one the whole interface was sluggish as hell in a way that you might just use a chromecast or a laptop connected to it. Literally. It has load times reminiscent of Playstation 2.
    Anyways, back to Android, just think about it. If Android was adapted to run well with a remote control or even a gamepad alone (the entire thing, not just parts of it), and it was simply shoved inside a smart tv, vanilla getting updates directly from Google, no matter how much Android wasn't really made as a TV interface, I have the impression it'd still work way better than almost any solution in the market right now, including Google's own Chromecast.
    It would be kind of a wonky experience, but it just sounds to me that it'd still be worthwhile. Something that chinese smartwatch manufacturers might be realizing when putting full Android with some interface tweaks there, instead of trying to make a Tizen, or a specific Android Watch OS. Did you know it's kinda possible to run Pokemon Go in one of these chinese smartwatches? Yeah, I was surprised too. They have some models with quadcore CPUs and 1Gb of RAM running Android 5.1 for 100 bucks.
    Another solution: a docking station for your phone with all the USB OtG capabilities plus MHL. No need to pay for an extra electronic device, just the acessory with the necessary connectors to it. There are some solutions out there, but it's kinda hard to find smartphones that are completely compatible.... Samsung top of the line phones usually are. Of course, if the USB OtG and MHL were implemented thoroughly on all devices instead of having differences here and there, this would make way more sense.
    Made an experiment last year... bought myself a Roku stick, a Chromecast 2015 and a generic Miracast stick. I kept the Chromecast and the others were given away as xmas gifts for family members. And then the Chromecast proceded to fail on me as soon as I got back from vacation, but oh well.
    Roku's mirroring was in beta back then, I couldn't make it work with my smartphone, so I just gave it away to someone in the family that wanted to watch content without having to connect the smartphone to it. Miracast gave to people in the family that did not have a good enough internet connection to stream stuff... so it was mostly to put photos and stuff from the smartphone on the big TV.
    In any case, it's a bit frustrating to see the potential we have with a mobile device with Android, only to understand that the way the market works stops it from reaching it's full potential.
    If you were so inclined, you could have a powerful Android smartphone, for instance, that could connect directly to your TV with say, a docking station that also charged your device (wireless keyboard and mouse already works well via USB OtG), a laptop style case (like the previously reviewed Kangaroo laptop), a tablet style interface (just a touchscreen panel with a battery with a dock for your smartphone), making it also a gaming device for all cases. It already has native support for several gamepads and bluetooth stuff.
    This is something that you theoretically could do with several Android smartphones, but because it's not much advertised, because there are differences in implementation of those interfaces, and because brands and manufacturers really don't want you to replace all your gadgets with one device alone... we just fall short of getting there.
    Also the logic that has been ruining the USB Type-C implementation as well. I just got some USB OtG cables and USB Type-C hubs for my new OnePlus 3... OtG had to be enabled via an almost hidden configuration, and MHL is not supported at all. Waste of money and time.
    There's nothing stopping us today from having a single (or at most a couple) of devices per person that fullfills several roles... just standardization of protocols and ports, plus killing old practices from a market perspective. Not the sort of mentality that will take us to mars. :P

  • @thelastmike
    @thelastmike 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When you consider the ethernet port in the box it is actually only about $20 more.
    Regular Chromecast + ethernet/power-chord combo: $35 + $15 = $50
    Chromecast Ultra: $70
    Did you try out the youtube playback and deck controls via Google Home when you had it, Lon?
    It's pretty slick. I can't wait for the functionality to launch on Netflix. Hopefully the deck control functions work there too.

  • @bmxmann
    @bmxmann 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Should note that it requires hdcp 2.2. I found out that while my TV supports it my receiver does not even though it does do 4k pass through. So now i have a $70 1080p chromecast until i upgrade my receiver.

  • @mhfisk
    @mhfisk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have Dolby Atmos devices for my home theater" : LG 4K TV, Yamaha Receiver, Klipsch 5.1.2 speaker system (waiting on Apple TV tvOS 12) Will Chromecast stream the Dolby audio format properly?

  • @earlsmall4232
    @earlsmall4232 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How can you check to see if your TV can automatically broadcast content in 4K? I have a 4K TV and it allows me to connect to various streaming services through the internet using Samsung connectivity. How can I educate myself?

  • @JunpengChen
    @JunpengChen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When can I watch your review on 4k

  • @macinman
    @macinman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I picked up a Chromecast Ultra today . Main reason being it[s the cheapest device that supports the new HDR format TH-cam has started offering in the last year . Support is still very limited and most devices that support it are more expensive, or it's hit or miss whether or not the TV's built in TH-cam app has support. Simply supporting TH-cam 4k isn't enough . The HDR feature uses a specific codec a lot of devices don't support currently .

  • @tayundo
    @tayundo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this concise review. I found all the information I was seeking in the first 60 seconds. Now I am going to go watch your review on the original device.

  • @HenryGuevaraPhoto
    @HenryGuevaraPhoto 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Lon, I have a question for you, have you ever tried to use the AC ethernet adapter(the one that comes on the Chromecast Ultra) on a Firestick TV ? Do you know if doing this improve the connectivity speed or somehow have a faster connection?

  • @ksumar
    @ksumar 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good review. I have a Samsung TV 4K which is 2 years old. If I watch you tube despite having 100mb broadband, I cannot see 4K on TH-cam. If I was to use this Chromecast 2, would it actually upscale it to 4K?

  • @mannequindisplay
    @mannequindisplay 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is a problem is no one is talking about the Audio as the 5.1 Audio is only compatible to certain TVs as my 2014 4K Samsung it was not. When I hooked it up to this TV you will get a 4K image but only Stereo Audio. Then I hooked it up to my 4K receiver I got 5.1 Sound but then the picture was only 1080P as I don't know why as my Ultra Blu-ray player works fine on it. The reason I got this as I have a Google Home Mini and it was a device that could take advantage of the Mini

  • @rossietaylor2534
    @rossietaylor2534 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long is the power cable for people who mount there TV on the wall who want to use the Ethernet port on the power adapter.

  • @pilotbum
    @pilotbum 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lon, what would be better for streaming to the Chromecast, wireless AC or wired via a powerline network? Trying to determine if it's worth investing in a powerline network or if my synology RT2600AC router will be faster. It's hard to find conclusive information comparing the two. Thanks.

    • @LonSeidman
      @LonSeidman  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      It depends .. I've always been disappointed with Powerline in that it doesn't work consistently. Moca is a good alternative. In full disclosure they're a sponsor now but I really believe it's a good alternative to powerline in that it's almost as good as ethernet. lon.tv/moca

  • @josecofino
    @josecofino 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the review Lon, would it support direct play using plex? Most of my movies are on MKV :)

    • @LonSeidman
      @LonSeidman  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think your Plex server will likely have to do some transcoding, I'll take a look at that as my Plex films are mostly MKVs too :)

    • @josecofino
      @josecofino 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lon.TV tank you so much, that's going to help me a lot to bring my dad's old TV into the plex world without maxing out my asustor NAS :)

  • @ahinoj
    @ahinoj 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wait does the 35 dollar one also run in 60fps?

    • @LonSeidman
      @LonSeidman  8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      No - it looks like that is one thing the Ultra can do that the other one cannot. I'll add this to the errata for Monday's wrap up.

    • @ahinoj
      @ahinoj 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lon.TV Ok thanks for the reply.

    • @netako
      @netako 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm late, but the Chromecast 2 (and maybe the first one, too) can (finally) stream TH-cam videos at 60 fps now.

  • @lovely31bluprint
    @lovely31bluprint 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your old school background. I am a subscriber. Peace and blessings.

  • @sksitt453
    @sksitt453 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will this make Sling TV run in 4K resolution and sharper video since it supports 4k ?

  • @IliaPavlenkov
    @IliaPavlenkov 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does ultra version has the same big delays while streaming video from PC or Mobile? I mean cases when chromecast can't get video directly from the Internet.

  • @robertkirchner7779
    @robertkirchner7779 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    so this device is not necessary if you have a smart tv?

  • @kadimara6895
    @kadimara6895 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about the chromecast 3 with ethernet with a desktop with ethernet, mirror casting? What is the latency for that?

  • @MikeServis
    @MikeServis 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the classic Mac in the background. How much is that worth to a collector??

  • @sanderhaugan2686
    @sanderhaugan2686 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is that screen do you use to demonstrate in this video at 3.18?

  • @adamfreemotion8849
    @adamfreemotion8849 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Lon! I have an Ipad Air. what features on iPad Air can I use with Chromecast? I think there is no screen mirroring. so what else can be done? for example, Can I use TH-cam or cast my whole browser screen (on my iPad) to the Chromecast? It would be great to publish a short movie about this. the title would be "using Ipad with Chromecast, what can be done". tnx.

  • @lechf
    @lechf 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    It must have a hardware HEVC decoder ? Can you test with some 10bjt files on plex ? You might have to alter the plex streaming profile if they haven't updated for this

  • @nanee92012
    @nanee92012 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you browse the web on your tv with this?

  • @MHVuze
    @MHVuze 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting, I don't have the Google Photos, FB and Flickr options (+ news but that's probably a regional thing) in my Google Home app on iOS. Is this exclusive to the actual Chromecast? I tried setting up a custom picture backdrop on my Shield TV the other day but could only pick from the Google stock options.
    Nice review, I hope the Chromecast Ultra will be available before Christmas over here in Europe.

    • @thelastmike
      @thelastmike 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is an 'Android TV' vs Chromecast proper thing. Not sure if there is any difference with iOS app though.
      Here is a link to a G+ post pointing to an article about an Android TV app which addresses it.
      I linked the G+ post rather than directly to the article as the app developer and others have commented on it there.
      plus.google.com/u/0/+JRRaphael/posts/4EoU4c6zMRU

    • @MHVuze
      @MHVuze 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *****
      Oh thank you very much! This seems very promising. What a weird thing to omit by Google...

  • @1138jazz
    @1138jazz 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it support bitstreaming DTS MA or Dolby True HD audio this time around? Also noticed in the video it has 50hz option but still no 24hz.

  • @Huststyler
    @Huststyler 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From the thumbnail it looked like this was a review for a pan!

  • @UttRConcrete
    @UttRConcrete 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you going to review the Nintendo Classic or PS4 Pro??

  • @steve_o734
    @steve_o734 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always enjoy watching your videos , very informative, thank you

  • @chasedoe2594
    @chasedoe2594 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey lon,
    Which one is a better deal between Mi Box and Chromecast Ultra?

    • @OscarRobbing
      @OscarRobbing 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      chasedoe MiBox

    • @BetoTheButcher
      @BetoTheButcher 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      chasedoe Mi Box. I will slowly be replacing my old CC with Mi Box. already have an Nvidia Shield TV so no rush at this point.

  • @ovidiumoc.3904
    @ovidiumoc.3904 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    does it make sens to have a 4k smart (android or not) tv with this Chromecast Ultra ?!?!???!!?

  • @martinalbrecht5710
    @martinalbrecht5710 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Danke, super einfach erklärt und mit den richtigen Bildern

  • @kaynial
    @kaynial 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it lag? While mirroring smartphone screen?

  • @DraculaxAlucard
    @DraculaxAlucard 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    ETHERNET! Your forgot, I got 1080p but the CAT5e Jack on the charger is worth it for large homes or like me--crowded apartments with many WiFi hotspots.

    • @LonSeidman
      @LonSeidman  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Robert Taylor I covered Ethernet in the video. It's also available on the original via an additional accessory - also mentioned

  • @caborama
    @caborama 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    With the advent of the cheap non smart 4k TVs you can pick up at Costco (Haier) and other retailers, this Chromecast is incredible value. Who needs an LG OLED in their garage?

  • @erianraj
    @erianraj 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Lon!
    Does the casting/mirroring work when Chromecast is connected to the network via ethernet?

    • @FrancoisRoy
      @FrancoisRoy 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It does. And I would add that performance is identical on the V2 (2015) version when using the Ethernet adapter; very good. I mesured about 120ms delay on both. Not fast enough for fast paced games like racing or the like, but more than enough for RPGs like FFVII and whatnot.

    • @erianraj
      @erianraj 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Man!

  • @mohanadestabrak9217
    @mohanadestabrak9217 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    how can you do game streaming when the screen is off ?

  • @MrApplewine
    @MrApplewine 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the Chromecast Ultra super buggy like the original Chromecast? I bought that one and it was almost unusable and totally frustrating. It was not a wifi signal problem. It just kept crashing all the time. I have wifi connection two feet away from the chromecast.

  • @Carlostype
    @Carlostype 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi, my cc 2 when playing back a movie from my plex PC server stutters it's playback somewhat but the TV through dlna is perfect but without metadata, would the cc Ethernet connection solve this issue do you think?

  • @jantonder1
    @jantonder1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am experiencing frame drops 1 or 2 times every minute, both on TH-cam and Netflix and both HD and 4K content. I have tested several videos and compared with casting from my Nvidia Shield. On the shield I experience no frame drops at all. My network is all wired. Can anyone confirm this issue with the CC Ultra?

  • @kingcobralive3081
    @kingcobralive3081 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How it will work with wired ethernet connection, i mean how the android phone interact with chromecast when its wired ??

    • @LonSeidman
      @LonSeidman  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It works the same way, the only difference is that the chromecast is hard wired to the network.

    • @kingcobralive3081
      @kingcobralive3081 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lon.TV will my phone be able to detect chromecast ultra without wifi ?? As it is ethernet connected, do i hv to turn on location ??

  • @timothylowe8327
    @timothylowe8327 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi There, good video thank you. Do you know what hdmi version this uses? I can’t find it anywhere. Thanks again.

    • @LonSeidman
      @LonSeidman  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure you mean, which version?

    • @timothylowe8327
      @timothylowe8327 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lon.TV hiya Lon, I mean HDMI 1.4, 2.0a, 2.0b etc. I'm also wondering if it's HDCP 2.2 compatible. Thanks!

  • @rishab1231000
    @rishab1231000 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which one wud u recommend this or the mibox???

    • @respibob
      @respibob 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That depends on what you want to use it for. The Mibox is Android TV meaning it runs the android 6.0 operating system. You can use it to cast but also runs native apps, has a remote with voice search, can be used to play games, etc. All the Chromecast does it cast. Since they are both 4K it would really be up to you if you want something simple or something that can do more. The Mibox being about the same price I would personally go with it.

    • @BetoTheButcher
      @BetoTheButcher 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rishab Agarwal The Mi Box also has Chromecast built in. Go with the Mi box

  • @hostile01
    @hostile01 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought he is reviewing frying pan based on video picture 😂

  • @CEG3RD
    @CEG3RD 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Lon, did you try out the Ethernet port?

    • @LonSeidman
      @LonSeidman  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes all of the demoing I did with the Chromecast in the video was done with the ethernet connection. I'll talk more about it on the wrapup this week.

    • @CEG3RD
      @CEG3RD 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OK. Thanks! I guess I didn't catch you connecting it that way. I'll watch the recap.

  • @THEG12EG
    @THEG12EG 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Makes the fire Tv 4k look a lot more attractive

  • @Armfan99
    @Armfan99 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am sure they wanted to keep the price down lon, but it takes a heck of a lot stronger hardware to push 4k than 1080 and im sure you know that. Its still by far the cheapest 4k HDR streaming player at 70 bucks, i think you should have mentioned that.

  • @darthgzuz
    @darthgzuz 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    streaming hdr10 content ... how?
    which hdr10 media player can stream at this moment? ...

  • @iFayt9034
    @iFayt9034 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wait wtf. Wouldn't most 4k TV's be smart TV's that have youtube and netflix apps anyways?!

    • @FrancoisRoy
      @FrancoisRoy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sure, but a Chromecast can do much more than only youtube and netflix..

    • @iFayt9034
      @iFayt9034 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess, I can't imagine many people using it for more than that though

    • @philipdijkstra
      @philipdijkstra 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lon mentions this at 4:30. My wifes father has a new Philips tv with horrible internet abilities and he is very happy with the Chromecast. That tv isn't 4k though. I have no idea how big the market is for this 4k device but the regular chromecast is still a great option for people who just want things to work easy with their tv.

    • @BetoTheButcher
      @BetoTheButcher 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      iFayt9034 Yes, but you get much more with the Chromecast. also, the Smart UI is horrible on both Vizio and Samsung. Too slow.

    • @jacquelineford5799
      @jacquelineford5799 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      iFayt9034

  • @PCmarcondes2
    @PCmarcondes2 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, Lon, great video, as always! I'm looking for a cheap windows mini pc with HDMI 2.0 for video and gaming streaming - anything around 150$, just for streaming. Problem is, HDMI 2.0 seens a relatively common feature for android TV boxes, but unheard off in unexpensive windows mini pcs! Do you know of any good option for me? Thanks!

    • @PCmarcondes2
      @PCmarcondes2 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe, but I really don't need anything fancy, nothing powerfull, just a quiet and small pc to stream for, with HDMI 2.0 for 4k video streaming... If I was satisfied with android ecosystem and interface I would have devices just like I need for less than 50 dollars...

  • @BoRerunn
    @BoRerunn 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you run Koby on chromecast

    • @MrBailliebugs
      @MrBailliebugs 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bo Rerun you can shoot Kodi media to a Chromecast, just google Chromecast Kodi.

  • @ajfromca
    @ajfromca 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The irony is I am watching this on a Chromecast (original).

  • @rgruenhaus
    @rgruenhaus 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why no talk about the sound?

  • @bzoink1
    @bzoink1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    My god is nobody going to mention the amount of app pages he has on his iPhone.

  • @jay7776
    @jay7776 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mines keep buffering and stuttering

  • @DETahaX
    @DETahaX 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lon. Please review the Acer Chromebook R13

  • @neko77025
    @neko77025 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would think ... all 4k TVs now days are smart TVs that could already do this ... no ?

  • @paulfreakingji
    @paulfreakingji 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review!

  • @brianicole1037
    @brianicole1037 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    yeah definitely skipping this one I have the 35 one and it's great

  • @ronwess
    @ronwess 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video ot helped a lot Thanks 😊

  • @MobileDecay
    @MobileDecay 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    $70. just for a resolution?

  • @vrizwan
    @vrizwan 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I will stick with the nvidia shield

  • @batmansbuttbutler6593
    @batmansbuttbutler6593 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video. I think I'm going to skip out of this one. $70 I can spent my money on something better.

  • @bubba1984
    @bubba1984 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool review thank you

  • @farhan24fa
    @farhan24fa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Farhan was here

  • @TenOfZero1
    @TenOfZero1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Lon :-)

  • @micmica1827
    @micmica1827 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This shit will Not connect to a PC. Google does Not give a telephone technical support and gives you wrong instructions. Chromecast extensions do Not exist anymore on windows 7 and 10.

    • @micmica1827
      @micmica1827 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Corrections: Chromecast extensions do Not exist anymore on the latest Google Chrome

  • @mirajali2777
    @mirajali2777 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    who is watching on a chromecast

  • @rgruenhaus
    @rgruenhaus 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems this guy doesn't answer any questions!

    • @LonSeidman
      @LonSeidman  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This guy gets hundreds of comments a week I can't can't answer all of them. And if you want a specific answer you need to ask a more specific question.