Which TV to buy 4K or 3D

FredG

If you go to the cinema they project or digitally project 4K (Equivalent to 35mm film). Unless you're watching on the nose or using a 200 inch projector it's not gonna be necessary for home use.

There's a dearth of 4K content (streaming services have grabbed it but compression is much more important than resolution when it comes to image quality) and with most content being 1080p (or less in the case of video game consoles etc) it will have to be upscaled for your 4K display (again, taking the majority of your content away from native resolution).


I wouldn't place too much emphasis on 4K at this stage. This is coming from a massive video geek/perfectionist.

Richie-from-the-Boro

VoucherMan wrote: »

I'd have to disagree with that.
I feel it has been miss-sold. I have yet to find any videos which give the same 3D effect as the National Geographic type of films that were shown on the TVs in the shops, where moving animals/objects appear to come towards you through the screen (as demonstrated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO7P8SOf3dE). Probably because most films are just converted from 2D.

That said, I do find that 3D gives more depth to the films. If I had a choice of 2D or 3D at the cinema, I'd choose 3D, but I don't buy many DVDs or Blu-rays, and haven't seen any 3D material on broadcast TV for a long time.


Thanks for the reminder though. I haven't used my 3D for a while. I'll have to see if there are any 3D films about that are worth watching.

I agree with cinema, however an immersive consumer experience of that kind can never be reproduced in a domestic environment without a million quid home theatre sound insulation and visual equipment. It, 3D, was dead within 26 of its release.

Stoke

Lol 4K, dear me, the delusion is strong

Fightsback

Personally I'd select the TV with the best quality panel, picture and highest native refresh rate irrespective of 3D or 4K as I think they are just gimmicks.

Go down to John Lewis, kick a few tyres and make the salesperson sweat for their money. The default set up by TV manufacturers is always dreadful so have a play with the picture settings as well. Remember you are customer and it's your cash you are parting with so stay in control.

SuperHan

Absolutely 4K.


I was (and am) a big 3D sceptic, and I was a huge 4K sceptic until I actually saw one. The quality was actually indescribable. Now if I were to buy a new TV there's no way I'd get one that wasn't 4K.


As mentioned, the content is restricted at the moment, but if you have Netflix and upgraded subscription will likely make it worthwhile.

motorguy

tony6403 wrote: »

I think that you will have to have the eyesight of a peregrine falcon to notice any difference with a 4k telly (versus common HD) watched at a normal viewing distance.
For info. I have a 55 inch Samsung which is excellent on the HD channels.
3D for me has been disappointing - there are not many films and I get fed up with the glasses.

I disagree.

We'd a 48 inch LCD HD Samsung and went to a 55 inch 4k Samsung.

Picture quality difference is amazing! It does a superb job of upscaling regular HD stuff.

We sit a good 10 ft from the TV btw.

motorguy

lee111s wrote: »

In my opinion, it's not worth getting a 4K TV unless you're going for an OLED and your budget won't stretch to that.

I disagree strongly. We've just upgraded to a 4K 55 inch Samsung and frankly its amazing.

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-audio/televisions/televisions/samsung-ue55ju6800-smart-ultra-hd-4k-55-led-tv-10135516-pdt.html

Daz2009

People bought HD ready (720) tvs when there were no HD channels.
People then bought FULL HD (1080p) tvs and watched 720 or SD channels.
People bought 3D tvs and the novelty wore off and 3D content all but disappeared.
Which brings me to 4K.
Do you see where I'm going with this lol ?
OP save some money,just buy a good £300 HD tv and put what you save towards a 4K tv if and when the format actually takes off in a year or 2....or it may just go the way of 3D

motorguy

SuperHan wrote: »

Absolutely 4K.


I was (and am) a big 3D sceptic, and I was a huge 4K sceptic until I actually saw one. The quality was actually indescribable. Now if I were to buy a new TV there's no way I'd get one that wasn't 4K.


As mentioned, the content is restricted at the moment, but if you have Netflix and upgraded subscription will likely make it worthwhile.

+1

And its worth noting that Samsung have great upscaling built in to their TVs so you do get an advantage from a 4K TV even from just an HD broadcast.

RumRat

I think you will find that most (not all, but most) people who say 4K shows no difference etc etc.....don't have a 4K TV........
Just saying...