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Don’t buy a 4K TV for resolution alone. Here is why
Hindustan Times argues that 4K resolution alone is no longer a reliable indicator of TV picture quality, as almost all mid-range and premium models now offer it. What matters more, the reviewer…
The Story in Brief
Hindustan Times argues that 4K resolution alone is no longer a reliable indicator of TV picture quality, as almost all mid-range and premium models now offer it. What matters more, the reviewer says, are panel technology (OLED or Mini LED), AI upscaling, brightness, contrast, HDR support, refresh rate, and the image processor. Samsung's 2026 TVs, for instance, use 'Vision AI' to upscale HD and SD content. Many sources, such as YouTube, cable channels, and older films, are not native 4K, so a TV's ability to improve lower-resolution content is increasingly important.
The Indian Opinion
Tech reviews often hype 4K as a must-have, but Hindustan Times rightly points out that two 4K TVs can have completely different picture quality. The real story for an Indian buyer is that spending extra on an OLED or Mini LED with good AI upscaling matters far more than just pixel count, especially since most content we watch, cable TV, YouTube, older films, is not native 4K. Watch for brightness levels and processor specs; they will settle the question of which TV actually delivers.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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