Harmony remote, which one?

GSXRMovistar · 2 Jan 2016 at 09:33

I had a number of harmony remotes over the years and the most recent had been a cheaper 650 model which I picked up for the margin price of £25 a few years back.

This is now wearing out and I wouldn't mind getting a decent one again but i'm struggling to understand which models are current and their differences. Seems Logitech like to use the same names for different models.

Whats the difference between the Ultimate and the Ultimate One as both seem to be available for the same price?

What does the 950/Elite give you over the Ultimates?

Thanks
Andy

pepp77 · 2 Jan 2016 at 09:42

The Ultimate is the one (pun intended) to get

The Ultimate = Includes Hub, is RF, IR and Bluetooth compatible
The Ultimate One = Doesn't include Hub, is IR compatible

VincentHanna · 2 Jan 2016 at 09:55

The elite doesn't give you much at all over the ultimate, not considering the price hike.

james.miller · 2 Jan 2016 at 10:02

The ultimate is 99 quid atm, buy it.

nicknack35 · 2 Jan 2016 at 12:45

These remotes look great id take the plunge for sure myself. Do these work well for Android boxes to like a Airmouse Keyboard does?

nicknack35 · 2 Jan 2016 at 12:49

Another Question are these wife friendly. When it comes to things like this the Mrs would rather use 10 remotes to rather using the 1 LMAO

GSXRMovistar · 2 Jan 2016 at 13:22

Cheers, Ultimate ordered.

NotAGolf · 2 Jan 2016 at 14:51

Has anyone upgraded from an Ultimate to an Elite? Was it worth it? I'm in a similar position to the OP, just with an old 350.

The price difference is massive so I feel like the Ultimate will definitely be best bang for your buck, but it's a few years old now so wonder if I should just hold on a few more months and hope the price of the elite drops.

pepp77 · 2 Jan 2016 at 15:02

The Ultimate might be a little old now, but it is still a cracker (especially considering the price hike to the Elite).

The Ultimate also had a software update recently, giving it a slightly cleaner touchscreen and one button access to individual remotes when in an activity.

I havent held an Elite, but the ultimate feels good in the hand, thumb controls all bottom buttons, index finger all top buttons, just have to be careful not to press the off button if wanting to rewind

Baggins_451 · 3 Jan 2016 at 15:04

Just ordered a new Ultimate and hub from eblag for £120 inc. delivery, seemed like a good price

pepp77 · 3 Jan 2016 at 15:05

Baggins_451 said:
Just ordered a new Ultimate and hub from eblag for £120 inc. delivery, seemed like a good price

Cancel it. It is only £99.95 on Amazon!

Baggins_451 · 3 Jan 2016 at 15:06

pepp77 said:
Cancel it. It is only £99.95 on Amazon!

including a hub?

pepp77 · 3 Jan 2016 at 15:07

Baggins_451 said:
including a hub?

yep

Baggins_451 · 3 Jan 2016 at 15:08

Opps! Cheers m8

andy_mk3 · 3 Jan 2016 at 15:17

I recently bought the Ultimate One. It's nothing short of brilliant.

pepp77 · 3 Jan 2016 at 15:19

andy_mk3 said:
I recently bought the Ultimate One. It's nothing short of brilliant.

I have that one (well the same in all but name as mine is technically the Touch).

Got it when the price between the non hub and hub version was significant enough to make a difference. Now that the versions are only about £2 different it makes no sense not to get the hub version (ie Ultimate).

andy_mk3 · 3 Jan 2016 at 15:39

I got mine for £79 on a lightning deal. The Elite is insane money.

V F · 3 Jan 2016 at 15:40

There is an all black one rectangular not as shaped as the above but the screen is also black and black menus. It is £199.

Logitech Smart Home Harmony 950 Universal Remote Control With 2.4" Colour Touchscreen

pepp77 · 3 Jan 2016 at 15:41

V F said:
There is an all black one rectangular not as shaped as the above but the screen is also black and black menus. It is £299.

That's the elite, the 950 looks the same but is only £200 (no hub)

V F · 3 Jan 2016 at 15:44

Shame. The all black really intrigued me.