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Is the bump from 1080p to 4k worth $1000
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No, not at all. I honestly don't see too much of a difference between my Xbox One S and PS5 in terms of actual resolution. The models and textures are definitely improved, but you'd see that through supersampling anyways. Don't buy into the FOMO and hype, if you need a new TV, then get one, but otherwise 4K over 1080p isn't a big difference. Honestly, HDR hasn't made any difference to me either. I don't even ever notice it even in content that's supposed to have it.
If it´s a television, than it´s really depending on the size. Everything larger than 32'' - yes, definitely.
I was perfectly happy with the OG PS4 on my old 32" TV but after upgrading to a 50" 4K TV, the difference between a 1080p Image and a 4k one was very noticebale.
I was perfectly happy with the OG PS4 on my old 32" TV but after upgrading to a 50" 4K TV, the difference between a 1080p Image and a 4k one was very noticebale.
Not to me. I spent $349 instead and got a larger, nicer TV in other aspects as well and I would consider that worth it.
Makes me curious if people are actually playing actual 4k content since it depends on the consoles and games being played?
Like even seeing just the PS5 Homescreen in 4k was such a big jump to me. I guess TV size helped with that to since i jumped from a 55' to a 65'
Like even seeing just the PS5 Homescreen in 4k was such a big jump to me. I guess TV size helped with that to since i jumped from a 55' to a 65'
I'm curious about BFI, I tried it on my 120hz tv and while it did help with motion, it absolutely killed the brightness. Personally I dont have much use for it.
I got my X900H for £799 (with discounts). Once VRR is enabled it's most definitely worth that whole upgrade.
Coming from a 2009 Samsung HDTV (1080p) without HDR and all the usual bells and whistles that comes with a 4KTV, also the Android TV integration is huge for me (have a whole Android ecosystem thing going on).
Coming from a 2009 Samsung HDTV (1080p) without HDR and all the usual bells and whistles that comes with a 4KTV, also the Android TV integration is huge for me (have a whole Android ecosystem thing going on).
I can't justify getting a new 4K TV for next gen given I've got a fantastic 1080p plasma set.....and I can't really afford one anyway,lol.
I went from a 1080p Sony W900A to the LG CX a few months back and I'm still blown away everytime I turn it on.
I've been kind of looking into this too, except I've already got a 4K tv.
I guess in specific terms I'm asking if jumping from this Sony Bravia 49 inch 4K TV to the LG CX55 is worth a £1300 difference?
I guess in specific terms I'm asking if jumping from this Sony Bravia 49 inch 4K TV to the LG CX55 is worth a £1300 difference?
You wouldn't use it with HDR due to the hit to peak brightness but an OLED's peak brightness is already way ahead of what you would need for SDR in a relatively light controlled room, so it works fine as long as you increase OLED light to compensate.
I find old 2D sidescrollers benefit from it the most and none of them are HDR anyway. You'll get the same motion clarity on scrolling as you would if they were rendering at 120hz (which none of them are able to do).
I thought about upgrading but my 1080p tv is still awesome. It's still a crystal sharp picture. I did buy a Samsung for my parents and there is definitely a jump up but I'm fine with what I Have. Whenever it breaks down I will then buy a new one.
I'm in the same boat as OP. Want to upgrade to new consoles and am wondering if a new TV should go along with them.
My current TV has ambilight, though, which I quite like. I wonder if there are any Philipps TVs people can recommend?
(Yes, I will google recommended TV lists, but I meant specifically for console gamers, which tech sites often don't focus on)
My current TV has ambilight, though, which I quite like. I wonder if there are any Philipps TVs people can recommend?
(Yes, I will google recommended TV lists, but I meant specifically for console gamers, which tech sites often don't focus on)
If that TV doesn't have full array local dimming (which it probably doesn't), then yes, absolutely. If it does, then probably.
I've never really had a top of the range TV before, I went the entire PS4 generation using a standard 1080p set, but with the arrival of the PS5 I went all in for a 55" LG CX and it has honestly blown me away.
The experience feels truly next gen and movies/TV shows look better than in the cinema imo.
The experience feels truly next gen and movies/TV shows look better than in the cinema imo.
If whatever TV you're looking at is also a quality HDR display like the Sony X900H, then absolutely. But if you're literally just talking about spending that kind of money on a resolution bump alone? No, not at all. 4K when paired with an HDR-capable display is where the generational leap happens.
If that is the case, save up for an OLED which will run you about $1500 these days for the 55" LG CX (do not skimp and go for the slightly less expensive BX). Going the OLED route also gets you a display that supports 120Hz and VRR, which are both game-changers for console games.
If that is the case, save up for an OLED which will run you about $1500 these days for the 55" LG CX (do not skimp and go for the slightly less expensive BX). Going the OLED route also gets you a display that supports 120Hz and VRR, which are both game-changers for console games.
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No. If you ask the question, it means that 1000$ is an important sum for you. I do not believe that those few extra pixels are worth it in that context. Save that hard earned money for something more fulfilling such as a trip, a musical instrument, a beautiful leather jacket etc...
if you're coming from a 1080 screen you don't need to spend 1k, for example here's a 50 inch, 4k UHD with low input lag and "game mode" for $380 https://www.walmart.com/ip/SAMSUNG-...D-Smart-TV-with-HDR-UN50TU8200-2020/746581487
120fps and VRR is nice and all but still very expensive to access and 4k at solid 60fps is very nice.
120fps and VRR is nice and all but still very expensive to access and 4k at solid 60fps is very nice.
If you're sitting close enough or got a huge ass TV, yes. Otherwise, no.
1080p usually doesn't have HDR, right.
so u'de be getting that. so the combo of 4k HDR is def worth that
so u'de be getting that. so the combo of 4k HDR is def worth that
If it's just a TV you're buying then no. No at all. It's worth like, less than half that for the bare minimum 4k set up.
What you get for $1000 is 4k with a more complete feature set such as HDR, VRR, higher refresh rate, etc. I bought a 4k TV about four years ago for £500 and it was definitely worth that back then.
What you get for $1000 is 4k with a more complete feature set such as HDR, VRR, higher refresh rate, etc. I bought a 4k TV about four years ago for £500 and it was definitely worth that back then.
The difference of 4K wasn't really noticable for me.
It's there, but it isn't like going from 720p to 1080p in where I definitely see a difference and it actively bothers me if I play 720p.
Is it nice? Yeah, is it worth it if you are strapped for cash? No, not really. Long term though, with HDR and everything, that can be worth it.
It's there, but it isn't like going from 720p to 1080p in where I definitely see a difference and it actively bothers me if I play 720p.
Is it nice? Yeah, is it worth it if you are strapped for cash? No, not really. Long term though, with HDR and everything, that can be worth it.
If we're talking TVs (instead of PC monitors), then yes I think one of the current 4K TVs is worth the money. 1080p looks very soft compare to 1440p and higher.
Size of display and viewing distance matters a lot. On my large TVs at about 2-2.5m viewing distance 1080p looks crap compared to native 4K. There's just so much detail that cannot be resolved due to simply not having enough resolution. 1440p vs 4K is less of a jump. Remember that many console games do not run at native 4K but use either 1440p, dynamic resolution or checkerboard rendering. I still feel you can enjoy more detail at 4K over a 1080p screen.
At desktop viewing distances (let's say 0.5-1m), only taking 16:9 aspect ratio into account:
At desktop viewing distances (let's say 0.5-1m), only taking 16:9 aspect ratio into account:
- 24-25" 1080p is fine.
- 27" 1440p is great. 4K is a bit diminishing returns.
- 32" 4K preferable, 1440p ok.
- >32" go 4K or above.
- 32" Bust out your binoculars, 1080p is fine.
- 40-43" 4K is preferrable.
- >= 48" go 4K. The larger the viewing distance the larger TV you want to use.
In the US, you can get 50"-55" 4k60 flatscreens w/ HDR for less than $300.
I've been tv hunting since my 6+ years old 1080p broke on me this week, and my PS5 has been just sitting there. It's like the gaming gods are telling me "It's time" lol. Well, I agree.
I've been tv hunting since my 6+ years old 1080p broke on me this week, and my PS5 has been just sitting there. It's like the gaming gods are telling me "It's time" lol. Well, I agree.
No imo it's worth 100$ max, if your sitting 5-7 feet away from tv you can switch back and forth between 1080 and 4k and barely notice a difference
you have to actively look for small details to see a small difference
Nobody who doesn't know your financial situation will tell you whether something is worth X amount of money, you can't just answer a question like that without context.
That aside, I sold my shitty low-tier 4K LG TV and bought a B8 OLED 2 years ago - it cost roughly twice as much as the one I used to have, but the upgrade in visual quality for both games and movies were totally worth it.
If you're thinking OLED then the only thing I would advise is to keep in mind that 30 fps games that don't have good motion blur will look like choppy garbage on it, especially during camera pans. The intro to Spider-Man in 30FPS where it pans across Peter's room looks like jittery mess because the screen's response time is so good it amplifies the choppiness of 30 FPS.
I still use my old Sony 32" 1080p TV as a monitor and it looks better than that shitty 4K LG TV I used to have. If you're buying a 4K TV for a 1000 bucks then you probably will notice a big upgrade from 1080p. Resolution is not everything.
That aside, I sold my shitty low-tier 4K LG TV and bought a B8 OLED 2 years ago - it cost roughly twice as much as the one I used to have, but the upgrade in visual quality for both games and movies were totally worth it.
If you're thinking OLED then the only thing I would advise is to keep in mind that 30 fps games that don't have good motion blur will look like choppy garbage on it, especially during camera pans. The intro to Spider-Man in 30FPS where it pans across Peter's room looks like jittery mess because the screen's response time is so good it amplifies the choppiness of 30 FPS.
I still use my old Sony 32" 1080p TV as a monitor and it looks better than that shitty 4K LG TV I used to have. If you're buying a 4K TV for a 1000 bucks then you probably will notice a big upgrade from 1080p. Resolution is not everything.
Absolutely not.
Not even 120fps or even HDR or ven Oled makes it "worth" it.
YOu can do just fine spending half that and you wil get a TV capable of 4K, HDR and at least 60Hz gaming and coming fom1080p it would be great. If you are already doing 120Hz on your 1080p display and you are into it, then anything short of that would be noticeable. If you aren't then you a fine. 60Hz and 120Hz i one of these things that you are totally ok with until you try it, but once you do you start to notice it whenever it's not there lol.
Honest opinion... just wait a few months. By next year, I am pretty certain that every TV releasing over $500 will be shipping with a full set of HDMI 2.1 features. Wait, there will be more options available to choose from them and at more reasonable prices. At the very least you can expect both TCL and Hisense to have great 4k + HDR + HDMI 2.1 fully compliant TVs in that $450 - $650 price bracket.
Granted... all this comes down to how much disposable income you have available. Bt even if you ave money to burn..I would til say wait. Till next year.
Not even 120fps or even HDR or ven Oled makes it "worth" it.
YOu can do just fine spending half that and you wil get a TV capable of 4K, HDR and at least 60Hz gaming and coming fom1080p it would be great. If you are already doing 120Hz on your 1080p display and you are into it, then anything short of that would be noticeable. If you aren't then you a fine. 60Hz and 120Hz i one of these things that you are totally ok with until you try it, but once you do you start to notice it whenever it's not there lol.
Honest opinion... just wait a few months. By next year, I am pretty certain that every TV releasing over $500 will be shipping with a full set of HDMI 2.1 features. Wait, there will be more options available to choose from them and at more reasonable prices. At the very least you can expect both TCL and Hisense to have great 4k + HDR + HDMI 2.1 fully compliant TVs in that $450 - $650 price bracket.
Granted... all this comes down to how much disposable income you have available. Bt even if you ave money to burn..I would til say wait. Till next year.
This. I'm holding on to my 1080p set until HDMI 2.1 sets are around $500.
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