Samsung 40" - 1080p or 4k? Confusion

[George]

Hi all,

I went to my local currys store today and spotted this TV:

SAMSUNG UE40JU6400 Smart Ultra HD 4k 40" LED TV

I was ready to purchase it but when I spoke to one of the shop assistants, he advised me that if it's main use will be freeview HD, then, due to the upscaling from 1080p to 4k, I'd be better off with a 1080p set.

So this evening I ordered this:

Samsung UE40H6400 40" Full HD LED Smart 3D TV - Ebuyer

But my sister has since informed me that her Sony 4K tv that is used for 1080 still produces a very nice image.

I'm now unsure what to do. I'm unlikely to ever use the set for 4k as it's to go in my kitchen, but I always feel inclined when buying anything like this, to buy the latest tech to future proof it, but not if it will detriment the 1080p picture quality.

Any advise would be appreciated

Thanks

[AJP]

You'll only be able to display the maximum resolution of your source. Upscaling is good in principle but isn't the same as a native resolution.

Of course a 4k tv will display a 1080p or 720p source just like a 1080p tv will display a 1080p or 720p source - just don't expect the 4k tv to be any better at this (upscaling aside) just because it's ready for a 4k source.

To get native 4k you need a 4k source.

It depends how soon we're going to get a good amount of 4k stuff available, and how long you're planning on keeping the tv.

If there's not a huge price difference between the two then it wouldn't hurt to get the 4k set, as you'd be set for when more 4k content comes along. I think Amazon, Netflix etc have some 4k stuff, but whether that's enough to warrant buying a 4k tv, is a subjective choice (if indeed  the price difference between a 4k tv and a 1080p tv is hefty).

[George]

To be honest the TV is going to live in the Kitchen, so I think 1080p is best as I won't be getting Sky or using a blue ray player, so the only time I'll be losing out is 4k Netflix, youtube and amazon prime, which I'm not going to sacrifice having the rest of my viewing upscaled for.

[AJP]

I've edited my post a bit as you replied, but yeah you get the idea.

Tv manufacturers want to convince us that we'll be better off with a 4k tv, but gamble on the fact that some consumers aren't aware of the lack of content.

Give it a few years!

[RetroRaz]

Ive got the 40ju6400,its a fantastic tv.  Ive watched some 4k clips on YouTube on it.  Crystal clear. I got rid of my 3 year old samsung 3d tv and got this as a replacement.

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[Deako]

Thinking of upgrading my 2 year old LG 48" LED HD set for a new 4K unit.

[rich83]

Depends on the tv size and viewing distance to work out if youll see a difference between 1080 and 4K (presuming you even have 4K source)

[white91]

If you don't plan to watch any 4K material it would be better to get a good 1080p tv, remember even 'HD' broadcasts are not actually 1080p


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[Frodo-anni]

Just made the same choice aswell - 4k or just 1080p.

In the end i went with the Samsung ue50JU6800 from currys, was on offer at £699, but I managed to get additional discount via a friend working there.

Folk are right, there is little to no 4k content available at the moment. BT transmitted a Premiership game recently and have a further one due shortly. Netflix, Amazon and youTube have 4k content available at extra subscription etc...

All TV's in store appear to have a 4k trial DVD being shown, which is not what you will see when at home through the aerial or the source that you use at this time.

The HU set is a 2014 model, the JU set is a 2015 model.

[D_Philli_82]

4K tv is pointless as a. Nothing supports it atm and  b. If it's a 4K tv with a rubbish refresh rate it'll still have crap picture..

Get a good LED tv with a high refresh rate and you'll be much happier. 4K will only ever be better when it's actually supported and you're buying a massive tv...will be almost impossible to tell the difference in smaller screens..the eye can only see so much


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[Deako]

4K tv is pointless as a. Nothing supports it atm and  b. If it's a 4K tv with a rubbish refresh rate it'll still have crap picture..

Get a good LED tv with a high refresh rate and you'll be much happier. 4K will only ever be better when it's actually supported and you're buying a massive tv...will be almost impossible to tell the difference in smaller screens..the eye can only see so much


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Plenty of streaming services support 4K at present.

[Johnsy]

Plenty porn in 4K lol.

I'd go full hd, this 4K uhd is meant for larger screens 65"+ as it'll need 8million pixels to not look pixelated

[apples12]

I opted for a Sony W80c series smart tv from john lewis earlier this year, couldn't be happier! the Smart features on it are amazing, very quick and 'attractive' too...

John lewis also gives 5yr warranty on tele's and price matches...

[Degudodger]

We bought a Samsung 48" 4K (UE48JU7000) from Richer Sounds about 2 months ago and am completely blown away by the picture quality.