2014 Value Electronics Shootout.

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Originally Posted by punisher

also note that unless you plan to sit very close to a 4K tv, you won't see any difference from a 1080p set at normal viewing distances. Honestly, I don't see why anyone would want to sit up close to those big tv's at the shootout to get the benefit of the more pixels. Hell, you'd miss half the action of a football game trying to view from that close, like the front row of a movie theater.

That's true. Unless you have a dedicated media room with a really large display or sit unusually close to it in the LR or BR, then you won't benefit from the extra resolution. That said, I have adjusted my normal viewing distance ever since I bought my 4K TV a few months ago (Sony 65X900A). The larger pixels and the slight flicker of my plasma always kept me at bay but the fine pixel structure and smoother display is inviting to me to move in closer. So now I sit about 5-6 feet away instead of around 7 feet. Not too close to get a claustrophobic effect but close enough to appreciate 4K plenty and to get an immersive experience like you would in a theater or a room with a projector.

Not surprised they would ignore 3D since manufacturers seems to be dropping it, but it's funny that 3D makes a much large visual difference over 2D, than does 4K over 1080p.