

CHROMECAST VS ROKU 720P
The Roku Premiere+ boasts 60 fps streaming and upscaling of 720p and 1080p content to 4K on capable Ultra HD televisions. When it comes to hardware, both the Google Chromecast Ultra and Roku Premiere+ offer relatively similar specs both will stream 4K and include HDR picture quality, which lesser streaming devices will not. Google Chromecast Ultra vs Roku Premiere+: Hardware The included point anywhere remote does offer the advantage of not requiring line-of-sight placement however, unlike most of the other devices in the Roku range. Meanwhile, the Roku Premiere+ makes its appearance in a sleek black unit that harks to the traditional set top box style.Īt 124.5 x 124.5 x 21.6mm, the Roku Premiere+ still packs a lot of smart technology in a small package, but it won't be as well hidden behind your television, nor will you necessarily want it to be. The Chromecast Ultra tucks away neatly behind your television and only the charging cable and Ethernet cable (should you choose to use one) will be visible.

There's a gloss finish, but otherwise the Chromecast Ultra keeps the tried and tested frame. Unlike the Chromecast 2, the Chromecast Ultra is only available in black – lemon and coral are no longer an option. Anyone acquainted with the Chromecast range will note the familiar shape of this circular streaming device.

With the Chromecast Ultra, Google isn't changing much in terms of design. Google Chromecast Ultra vs Roku Premiere+: Design To help you decide which one is the best choice for you, read on as we go into the differences between the Google Chromecast Ultra and Roku Premiere+. With 4K streaming and HDR picture quality it's going to be a good alternative to the Roku Premiere+. (Pocket-lint) - The Google Chromecast Ultra was recently announced and is set to be available to buy from November.
