Ultra HD TVs are becoming the market standard, with lower prices and better picture quality. An Ultra HD display (3840 × 2160 pixels) offers four times as many pixels as a Full HD screen (1920 × 1080 pixels): approximately 8 million pixels instead of 2 million. The level of detail is far higher. Although a UHD TV can upscale Full HD content, movies, series and games in Ultra HD reveal its full potential.
So what content is available to watch? Should you invest in Ultra HD?
UHD Television
Some broadcasters and TV providers offer programs in native Ultra HD, although availability depends on your location, provider and subscription. To access UHD content over the Internet, you need a good connection with sufficient bandwidth and a provider that offers Ultra HD programming. Fiber can help, but it is not essential.
Fortunately, there are other ways to enjoy entertainment in Ultra HD.
Netflix and Amazon Prime Video
Subscription video-on-demand services offer catalogs of Ultra HD movies and series. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video offer many titles in Ultra HD, including some with HDR. There is plenty of content to watch, although availability depends on the title and your location.
To access this content, you need a compatible Ultra HD TV or streaming device, an eligible subscription or purchase, and an Internet connection with sufficient bandwidth. Netflix requires its Premium plan for 4K viewing and recommends a stable connection of at least 15 Mbps.
Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs, a Wide Selection of Content
If you prefer to own your movies and shows on physical media at home, you can opt for an Ultra HD Blu-ray player and compatible discs. Another option is an Xbox Series X console with a UHD Blu-ray disc drive, which can play Ultra HD Blu-ray movies.
The catalog includes many popular movies and some series. Many releases also include a standard Blu-ray disc. To enjoy these movies in Ultra HD, you need a compatible UHD Blu-ray player and a UHD TV. Many UHD Blu-ray titles also support HDR, which can improve contrast and color on a compatible display.
There are already many very good movies and series in UHD format.
Playing Video Games in Ultra HD
Playing video games in Ultra HD has become very simple: you need a compatible console, such as the Sony PlayStation 5 or Microsoft Xbox Series X, or a sufficiently powerful gaming PC, along with a UHD TV or monitor. Resolution varies by game and graphics settings, and some games use upscaling to produce a 4K image.
Many major games now support Ultra HD, and the finer detail allows you to sit closer to the TV while maintaining a clear picture, creating a more immersive gaming experience.
You now have an idea of the content available in Ultra HD. Keep in mind that the selection continues to evolve: Ultra HD televisions have become common, and content distributors continue to adapt to demand. RCA offers Ultra HD TVs with HDR support for detailed images and enhanced contrast when you watch compatible content.
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