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Posted on 6/5/16 at 3:23 pm
Posted by HamCandy
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Member since Dec 2008
894 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 3:23 pm
Is 4K worth it?

I'm looking at two vizios.

Ones 4K for 1600ish the others not 4K for 1200. Same amount of hdmi inputs.

Is there much of difference?

Thanks
Posted by Tony The Tiger
The Woodlands, TX
Member since Sep 2003
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Posted on 6/5/16 at 3:54 pm to
4k is essentially 4x the resolution of 1080p. If you get 4k, it is pretty awesome and worth it. The problem is that 4k content is very limited today. You would need to stream it (via Netflix) or watch on demand 4k.

If you have Directv, there is a dedicated 24/7 4k channel with 25 MLB games broadcasted in 4k - but no ESPN, no CBS/NBC/ABC - it is VERY limited. Dish offers many on demand 4k channels and Netflix 4k with a promise of linear broadcasting (live/24 7) programming in the near future. Not sure about Cox.

I think it is worth it mainly because unlike 3D, 4k will eventually catch on and there is enough content (on demand movies, netflix) that will allow you to take advantage of the TV until live programming gets rolled out.
Posted by Covingtiger
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Member since Mar 2010
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Posted on 6/5/16 at 4:02 pm to
Posted by slapahoe
USA
Member since Sep 2009
7446 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 6:53 pm to
I have the Vizio 70" P Series from two years ago. Its 4k
Its the nicest picture Iv seen and Im not just saying that bc I own it.
Posted by UltimateHog
Oregon
Member since Dec 2011
65870 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 7:18 pm to
Yes.

Just make sure it has HDR support.
Posted by Ace Midnight
Between sanity and madness
Member since Dec 2006
89621 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 8:16 pm to
quote:

I'm looking at two vizios.



I would consider the 65" P65-C1 by Vizio - just dropped last month. It is $2k, but it is, by far, the most television you can buy for $2k.
Posted by ewdij
LSU
Member since Jun 2006
1297 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 11:17 pm to
I was recently in the market for a 70" tv. I went with the Vizio d70d3 ( LINK). It is definitely not Vizio's nicest TV. It is 1080p. It is full array, but I believe they have reduced the number of active LED zones on this model. The refresh rate is not very good either.

My previous TV (which is still going strong) is a 2009 Panasonic G10 series, which I think was a great TV.

I however am happy about the picture quality of the vizio for the price. Granted, I am yet to watch any fast action sport on it, so come football season, my opinion might change.

The main reason why I did not get a 4K higher quality Vizio model is because I am planning on buying a 70" OLED TV in next 2-3 years. So wanted to go for a decent 70" on the lower side of the price-range for now.
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