What’s the difference between 4K and 8K?
4K screens have a resolution of 3,840 by 2,160 pixels, while 8K doubles that with 7,680 by 4,320. However, we have hit the point of diminishing returns on resolution and pixel density, so the differences between 4K and 8K are more subtle to the human eye than even the difference between 4K and 1080P. A lot more subtle. 8K is largely not adopted by video games, and as it stands plenty of games don’t even run at a native 4K. We have a lot of work to do before 8K becomes the new standard—if it ever does.
What are OLED, QLED, and ULED?
OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) are the fastest and best TV for gaming on. They have the best picture compared to other LED types and the response time is the fastest when it comes to inputs—like the many you do in a video game.
QLED TVs use Quantum Dot technology to offer a more affordable 4K option than OLED, although it doesn’t have as rich of a contrast. ULED is actually a Hisense branded term for Mini-LED. This is the latest form of LED display tech. It’s a more consumer friendly, more ecologically sound way to get more out of less compared to QLED. While all three are valid options, OLED is still king in our house.
What is Quantum HDR OLED+?
This Samsung branded term for saying the TV is using Quantum Dot technology for its High Dynamic Range mode. It’s basically newer and better than plain old HDR.
What are HDMI eARC, HDMI 2.1 and HDMI mini?
HDMI 2.1 is the most up-to-date HDMI cable we’ve got. It can support extreme resolutions and frame rates on a level that HDMI 1 and its iterations (as well as HDMI 2.0) couldn’t handle.
HDMI eARC stands for Enhanced Audio Return Channel. If your gaming TV has an eARC channel, that’s what you should plug your soundbar into, but pretty much any HDMI 2.1 cable supports eARC.
HDMI mini is what is sounds like, a smaller HDMI cable that plugs into a smaller port.
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