Do I need a 4k player to watch 2k movies?

[Gargus]

So it doesn't sound like it would matter unless I was buying true 4k discs then right?

Well in that case would I see a benefit from buying a less expensive 4k up scaling player?

[chip75]

Originally Posted by Gargus

So it doesn't sound like it would matter unless I was buying true 4k discs then right?

Well in that case would I see a benefit from buying a less expensive 4k up scaling player?

It depends on your TVs scaling abilities and if the player offer smart functions your TV doesn't.

Upgrading to UHD BDs with HDR would be a step-up, but you'd have to see some demos to see if you're interested, but a 4K player to play BDs isn't really needed unless you're going to buy UHD BDs or want the player for something else (they're generally a lot quicker than most BD players).