4K Ultra High-Definition television or 4K Ultra HD is said to be the closest thing to having an ultimate theater experience right at the comfort of your own home. The box reportedly has a resolution of more than 8 million pixels, about four times better than the 1080p TVs that we have today. The superb picture quality resembles an almost life like viewing experience. This coveted modern telly is growing so popular that deciding which kind to purchase can be overwhelming. Below is some basic information that you need to know before buying the much talked about box.
Since this kind of HD TV is backward compatible, users need not worry about their top of the line DVD or Blue-ray players as these could all work with 4K. A UHD Blu-ray will be released soon so you might want to wait for that. Another tip to maximize your TV is to subscribe to streaming services like Netflix or Amazon. All major tech brands now have their own versions of the high def telly which is generally referred to in the tech world as '4K UHD.' LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Sharp and Sony are among the brands that have their 4K lines.
Since a 4K HD TV has four times more pixels than a 1080p TV, you can expect sharper lines and more vivid details when watching, so getting the bigger version of the telly is advisable to maximize its features, according to Digital Trends.
Speaking of features, the basic ones offered by a 4K includes an HDR or High Dynamic Range. This results to more enhanced and more specific details in terms of shadows, highlights and colors. Wide Color Gamut or WCG, is another quality promised by 4K, which brings the color reproduction abilities of your TV closer to that of a digital theater.
The perks of being able to watch with an ultimate viewing experience comes with a huge price tag so make sure you check out some reviews before getting your very own UHD.
