TV screen size to notice 4k resolution?

[kashif]

Ok this is what I read from tech guys that the minimum screen size must be at least 65 inches in order to notice 4k resolution otherwise there is no point in getting a UHD TV as below 65 the difference is almost impossible to get. How true is this? If its true than I dont see a reason to buy say a 50 inch tv and the transition to ultra hd will be expensive. I dont know many people having 65 or over tvs. What you say?

[xenoyako]

Honestly, I'd say you need at least 120" screen and be sitting about 6 feet away. 4K is what most commercial movie theaters display! The UHD benefits also would be most effective on a large screen. Large is always relative so think more about field of view.

[kidglov3s]

Originally Posted by xenoyako

Honestly, I'd say you need at least 120" screen and be sitting about 6 feet away. 4K is what most commercial movie theaters display! The UHD benefits also would be most effective on a large screen. Large is always relative so think more about field of view.

2K is what all but a handful of theaters display and is also what all but a handful of films over the past 15 years have been finished in.

[K i r a]

I got the 55" Sony X810C and think the image looks fan-****ing-tastic and worth the upgrade for me! I sit about 7-8 feet away from screen on wall.

[Mr.Poindexter]

Resolution is not the only change with the 4K UHD format. HDR will be visible even on a 24" display as long as it can handle HDR.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by kashif

Ok this is what I read from tech guys that the minimum screen size must be at least 65 inches in order to notice 4k resolution...

Who be those 'tech guys'?

Originally Posted by kashif

What you say?

I say even die-hard tech blogger holdouts like Morrison, who don’t know how much they don’t know about visual acuity or vision science in general and how it relates to video displays even if one doesn’t factor in the neuroscience occurring beyond the retina
, are coming around ……http://www.cnet.com/news/4k-tvs-arent-stupid-anymore/

Whereas other open-minded folks knew and believed 2 years ago – http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/4k-re...1312153517.htm and, rez aside, 4K tv’s attributes have gotten even better since the time of that particular shootout.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by kashif

What you say?

I also say....top of the morning to K i r a and Mr. Poindexter.

[Opips3]

Originally Posted by K i r a

I got the 55" Sony X810C and think the image looks fan-****ing-tastic and worth the upgrade for me! I sit about 7-8 feet away from screen on wall.

I pinned on the size 55". It's possble on 60" is nice. Wait unlit UHD player is released.

[Adrian Wright]

I sit around 5 feet from my Samsung 55" SUHDTV and I can appreciate the difference between 1080p and 4K sources. I did have the Sony 65X9005A prior to this and found the change in size to be negligible in comparison to the gains of HDR and WCG etc etc of the Samsung

[KRW1]

There was a lot of nonsense about this sort of thing when BD first launched. The only real answer is to go and have a look at a set yourself.

I was told HD was pointless under 42" etc which lasted with me exactly until the minute I saw something in HD on a 19" TV. And still there are those who reckon they cant tell the difference between SD and HD on 50" displays etc.

From looking at sets in windows, anyone who says you need 65" or more to benefit should offer this advice along with lots of salt.

[xenoyako]

Good to know. Can you expound on the difference you note?

Originally Posted by Adrian Wright

I sit around 5 feet from my Samsung 55" SUHDTV and I can appreciate the difference between 1080p and 4K sources. I did have the Sony 65X9005A prior to this and found the change in size to be negligible in comparison to the gains of HDR and WCG etc etc of the Samsung

[xenoyako]

I don't know how you can get the full effect of a movie that far away from such a small screen!

There are some really great, affordable projectors out there.

Question for all: why don't more of you use projectors?

Originally Posted by K i r a

I got the 55" Sony X810C and think the image looks fan-****ing-tastic and worth the upgrade for me! I sit about 7-8 feet away from screen on wall.

[Brightstar]

The PQ of a 55inch 4k tv is mind blowing anything bigger then 55 will be better in terms of viewing

[K i r a]

Originally Posted by xenoyako

I don't know how you can get the full effect of a movie that far away from such a small screen!

There are some really great, affordable projectors out there.

Question for all: why don't more of you use projectors?

24 year old who never left home and has more than half my wall with a wide desk for dual monitor setup and a kick ass 4K gaming PC...

[Penton-Man]

This thread has gone to the cats.

[zLin]

If your purpose is to watch tv programs, buy any tv that pleases you.

If your purpose is to watch UHD blu-ray movies, you are going to be sorry if you following the advices in this thread.

[kashif]

Guys at Digital Trends and so many others argue that the TV should not be less than 65 inches and even on 65 the difference is subtle and you need to sit to close to TV.

This is the video.

4K UHD TV vs. 1080p HDTV - Side by Side Comparison - YouTube

Apart from this video many experts are against UHD TVs. Man I am really sick of all this stuff. I dont know whom to listen too. some say the difference is evident on their 55 TV and some say there is no difference.

[baily]

Originally Posted by kashif

Guys at Digital Trends and so many others argue that the TV should not be less than 65 inches and even on 65 the difference is subtle and you need to sit to close to TV.

This is the video.
4K UHD TV vs. 1080p HDTV - Side by Side Comparison - YouTube

Apart from this video many experts are against UHD TVs. Man I am really sick of all this stuff. I dont know whom to listen too. some say the difference is evident on their 55 TV and some say there is no difference.

I think you really need to view a potential TV for yourself and see if you like it and can "see a difference". I can tell you that some people view my TV and say it looks awesome but when pressed, say they can't see "a difference" with 4K. But awesome is awesome in any case. In addition to the higher resolution, newer technologies also can help with reducing flashlighting, etc. That improves picture quality overall.

I used to have a top of the line, full array 55" TV which I loved (still do) and upgraded to a 65" UHD last year. I am very pleased with the picture on the UHD TV and yes, I believe I can see a difference. I sit about 12' from the screen.

[Adam_ME]

Originally Posted by kashif

Guys at Digital Trends and so many others argue that the TV should not be less than 65 inches and even on 65 the difference is subtle and you need to sit to close to TV.

This is the video.

Apart from this video many experts are against UHD TVs. Man I am really sick of all this stuff. I dont know whom to listen too. some say the difference is evident on their 55 TV and some say there is no difference.

I went from a 65" Panasonic 3D Plasma TV(65GT30) to a 65" Samsung Curved 3D 4k TV with HDR(UN65JS9500) and I can definitely notice a difference in picture quality when I watch a 4k source. The selection is slim for me right now with Amazon UHD, YouTube, VUDU UHD, and M-Go being the primary offerings(I don't have Netflix), but true 4k stuff looks great. And regular 1080p material upconverted also looks fantastic.

The difference will hopefully be even more noticeable once Ultra HD Blu-ray rolls around, provided we get true 4k masters and not 2k transfers.

[spectre08]

as this point buying a 1080p tv of any over 36" is buying into obsolescence.


We are not at a point where, with only a few exceptions, all of the best TVs have 4K resolution. It's not longer an "added feature" but rather a baseline spec.

The only reason anybody should end up with a 1080p tv right now is simply if they were looking to spend as little money as possible.

I still say that if you're current 1080p is still meeting your needs, then it's not the right time to go out and upgrade just for 4K. But if you NEED a new tv, either because you want a larger size or your old tv kicks the bucket, you should get 4K. Period.