(Pocket-lint) – Samsung has quit the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray market. It will not be making any more 4K Blu-ray players going forward and has reportedly cancelled plans for a high-end deck it was working on. This is a significant blow for a format that already shows signs of strain.
Moreover, are 4K discs worth it?
4K discs will beat 4K streaming: “[a disc format] is the only repeatable, reliable way to do it. Streaming has certain advantages but many disadvantages.” We’ve compared how 4K streaming stacks up against 4K Blu-rays and standard full HD Blu-rays – and it’s no surprise that 4K Blu-ray beats them all.
Correspondingly, can you play 4K Ultra HD on Blu-ray player?
You need an Ultra HD Blu-ray player to play Ultra HD Blu-ray discs. If you put an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in your current (non-Ultra HD) Blu-ray player, it won’t work.
Is 4K Blu-Ray future proof?
A new 4K Blu-ray player is well within the price range for most movie lovers, and its a great upgrade to future-proof your home collection.
Is 4K Ultra Blu-ray worth it?
Ultra HD Blu-ray discs can hold much more data than standard Blu-ray discs, so they can deliver full 4K resolution along with enhanced color and contrast. 4K Blu-ray produces the sharpest, most textured picture quality I’ve seen on a 4K screen.
Is it worth replacing Blu-ray with 4K?
You can get 4k Blu-Ray players pretty cheaply these days. And to date, 4K Blu-Ray is the format that offers the best image and sound quality, superior to any streaming service available. So if you care about good picture and sound quality, then the low cost of a 4K player is probably worth it.
Is there something better than Blu-ray?
Are DVDs better than Blu-rays in any way? Blu-rays will always win out over DVDs when it comes to video quality and storage capacity, but DVDs do still have one ace up their sleeve – cost. DVDs and DVD players are much cheaper than their Blu-ray counterparts.
What is next after Blu-ray technology?
DVDs and Blu-ray discs will be replaced by streaming services. Consumers head to streaming services to watch movies, and the addition of Disney+ to the mix will only make DVDs and Blu-Ray discs even less of a necessity.
What is the highest rated Blu-ray player?
The best Blu-ray players at a glance
- The best Blu-ray player overall: Sony UBP-X700.
- The best Blu-ray player for music: Sony UBP-X800M2.
- The best budget Ultra HD Blu-ray player: LG UBKM9.
- The most fun Blu-ray player: Microsoft Xbox One S.
- The best 4K upscaling Blu-ray player: Sony BDP-S6700.
What should I look for in a 4K player?
Below are some of the highly ranked features of 4K UHD Blu-Ray Players:
- Analog Encoding: It is possible to compress audio signals using lossless and lossy compression algorithms. …
- BD-Live: …
- DLNA Compliance: …
- DSD Audio Decoding: …
- HDMI Audio Out: …
- Image File Support: …
- Coaxial /Optical Digital Output: …
- Remote Control:
Will there be 8K discs?
The future of 8K: No Blu-ray on the way
Not only are there no announced or even rumored 8K Blu-ray players, or an 8K Blu-ray disc format on the horizon, there’s even some speculation that 8K video may be too data-dense for current disc capacities.