YouTube TV is now available in 4K with 5.1 surround sound but it costs extra

Date:
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:50:40 +0000

Description:
Google is finally rolling out 4K streaming for YouTube TV with content from NBC, ESPN, FX, Discovery Networks and more but its not a free upgrade.

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Google has unveiled the next big upgrade for its YouTube TV streaming
service: 4K.

Its part of a new package called YouTube TV 4K Plus that will offer higher-resolution streaming content from cable networks like NBC, ESPN, FX, Discovery Networks and more as well as 5.1 surround sound, unlimited streams to the same household and offline downloads for later playback.

Thats a lot of extra value for Googles now five-year-old service however,
its not going to be a free upgrade. According to Google, the 4K Plus package will set you back an additional $10 per month for the first 12 months and
then jump to an extra $20 per month after that.

Considering the base package already costs $64.99 per month, the future cost of the service with 4K Plus tacked on will rival packages from most major cable providers something Google had actively tried to avoid when it first launched its streaming service. All those extra pixels are going to cost ya

While the extra fee feels like a bit much considering how expensive the service already is, its not uncommon for streaming services to charge more
for access to 4K content. For example, Netflix charges almost double for access to its Premium package that supports 4K HDR with Dolby Vision as does almost any video rental service like iTunes or Vudu.

The counterpoint here is that the latest crop of services Apple TV Plus and Disney Plus dont charge extra, its just one flat fee.

Without seeing the streaming quality (and quantity of the content) for ourselves, its hard to make a judgment call whether its worth subscribing to the new 4K Plus package or not. For an extra $10 per month it seems worth it especially if you plan on downloading shows to watch later and have multiple people in the house (more than three or four) who all watch YouTube TV simultaneously.

If youre ready to jump on the UHD streaming train, YouTube TVs 4K Plus
package is available now and, according to Google , is available to try for free for 30 days. Not sure which service to subscribe to? Check out our guide to the best streaming services



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