For me personally, I think the upgrade from bluray is 4k is worth the price as long as you have the equipment to experience the difference. Especially on the audio end, which you touched upon. That makes a huge difference between bluray and 4k.
@Franksmediaandreviews One is , i've got the oppo 203 Player. And All of the over equipment are awarded winning. So what you are Saying is if you haven't got The top equipment You won't see the difference🤔
@@davidmckee2898 You need to have a high end TV that displays HDR well to see the full benefits of 4k video wise. Having a very good soundbar or an AVR capable of Dolby True HD, Atmos and DTS X, with good speakers also enhances the movie watching experience. You have a great 4k player but it has to be connected to good equip to get the most out of it. It doesn't have to be top end, but TVs with great HDR is very important. I have an OLED TV, and watching the 4k HDR movies now is a remarkable experience and movies I've seen many times feel new to me. My sound system is only 5.1 but I have an upgraded AVR that is 4k 120Hz capable with DolbyVision, Dolby Atmos and DTS X capabilities, too. My speakers are only pretty good and my subwoofer isn't the loudest but it sounds a lot better than TV speakers. I also would like to add 2 height speakers, and the receiver will handle that easily, since it has 9 channels.
I have recently upgraded and bought myself a 4K blu ray player I already love my home theatre which does not decode Atmos and play `dts hd and dolly true hd but I’m my opinion for a standard size living room is more than enough in fact the system volume goes up to 100 and for a amazing experience I have on volume 15! I get that Atmos is great but so is Dts and true hd. I don’t see the point in upgrading to a Atmos system when I’m happy with the 5.1 system I already have. I have collected more than 3,000 standard blu ray and often pick up 2nd hand movies for as little as £2 on eBay or charity shops as since streaming everyone is getting rid of there collections. I have recently bought a few 4K movies and don’t get me wrong they are very impressive and the HDR on the disks is definitely an upgrade, however I still think standard blu ray is amazing, I still often get blown away by how great standard blu rays look and sound. I have done many comparisons as most 4K blu rays include both standard and 4K blu ray and I know this will be controversial but I have concluded that without side by side comparison it’s really hard to say the 4K is much better, both look amazing to my eyes with some 4K movies looking a bit too dark and less vibrant. I have enjoyed the HDR on a few and would say yes that is probably a better experience and then I remember I payed £25 for that disk and could have bought the standard version for a few pounds! The upgrade to price ratio does not work for me. I bought the Christopher Nolan 4K set of all his best movies that I already own! I was told his 4K movies are an amazing upgrade on 4K and yes they look great in many instances. I then decided to watch Tenet on standard as I don’t own this on 4K and again I was blown away at how great it looked. In conclusion I will not upgrade any more of the movies I already own on blu ray as there really is no point they look amazing anyway. I will however by a few 4K movies from time to time that I don’t already have as a treat but I expect that 90 percent of my purchases going forward will be standard blu ray. I really love the format and how cheap I can pick up 2nd hand movies. Maybe in a few years 4K blu ray will also be cheap as I remember in 2007 standard blu rays cost the same as 4K movies are now but until then I will continue to love the 1080p hd version.
Yes they're expensive, but certain kinds of films look stunning in 4k and well worth the upgrade. I've upgraded to 4k for about 15 of my favourite films. Some of the best examples are Interstellar, Dunkirk, Blade Runner (the original), 2001 A Space Odyssey, The Prestige and The Shining. I agree you'll find lots of RUclipsrs raving about hundreds of 4k transfers, and it's commonly accepted that Jaws is one of the best. I personally don't see the point in watching that kind of film in 4k HDR, but certain films, particularly science fiction, can look fantastic. Not everyone will be bothered about image quality, and for the vast majority will be happy with blu rays, but for those who want to be blown away by the visuals I would say it's definitely worth it. Here in the UK you can pick up two for £30 at HMV, or buy used ones from CeX from between £6 and £12.
I watched interstellar on 4k as a test. Didn't see any difference from the blue ray which looked amazing. If you have a good tv and player it will upscale anyway.
Thank you so much for the video I personally have not watched 4k yet. I am a Blu ray collector and actually got a 4k player for Christmas this past year just no 4k tv yet. I was wondering if the 4k discs were worth it and your video helped me learn more about it so thank you so much
I love a lot of the cool collectors edition packaging that the boutique labels do for a lot of there 4k releases. Sometimes cool packaging is all it takes for me to upgrade or double dip on a movie
It depends on the movie. Some movies are absolutely no different in 4K and FHD other than a slight difference in lighting. Some movies there is no visible difference unless you put it under a scope. Like with animation, makes no difference. Where it is worthwhile is on big, expensive productions like Lawrence of Arabia, Alien, Mad Max/Road Warrior... These are some quality 4K discs I've seen. Mainly older movies that get restored. Newer movies it makes less difference because most times those are just 2K upscales anyway. Lots of times they do not want to pay to do a new scan and restore everything. Blu-ray is still perfectly fine.
HDR stands for high dynamic range, so its primary advantage is greater shadow and highlight detail. The vibrancy of colors is at best a secondary advantage, which also varies from release to release.
happy to jump from blu ray to 4k got a sony bravia 65 inch tv and i also have the jbl 9.1 home theatre sound bar and i have to say watching civil war on 4k took it tothe next level u can hear hellicopter flying above your head same with the plane it just like u were there with these people . best part it supported dolby atmos and dolby vision my 4 tv nearly 4 years now happy it doing i wont go back t blu ray or let alone dvd .
Only worth it for visually striking films; interstellar, alien, blade runner, Barry Lyndon (soon I hope) I’ve more often been underwhelmed than blown away. Rebel without a cause on BR was jaw dropping when I first saw it having had the DVD. The 4K ? Not so much
No 4k blu ray only Regular blu ray with 1080p is the superior one and if you bring a 4K blu. Ray discs, Near my beloved home, including, 4k tv both the 4k tv and 4k blurays discs will be one ticket on the streets by the side walk However if it a 1080p blu-ray discs and 1080p tv it gets to stay Full hd Is the supreme forever.
I have a Sony Bravia tv and a Panasonic 4k player and WoW! Talk about a difference between the Blu and the 4k. In fact Panasonic’s upscale is insane-so blu’s look much closer to 4k than on other players. But I didnt see much difference until I purchased the Sony Bravia and Panasonic. On my previous tv LG and a Vizio, the pictures were fine on them but it wasn’t much for a theatrical experience at home. For 4k’s, you need the Tv and the right player to achieve that amazing picture. If a person doesn’t have the tv/player, then no need for the 4k disc.
I watch 4k blurays on a PS5 and a 5 year old TCL 55 inch tv (the 6 series, which was their flagship model). So, not the greatest setup, but I can definitely see a big difference bw reg blurays and 4k's. I will upgrade my setup at some point.
@@shmackatrotsky5394 A new TV will make a huge difference with HDR effects. I went from a Samsung 55" 4k LED TV from 2019 to a LG C1 65" OLED TV in 2022 and the difference was staggering. I mean the new TV is bigger and costs 4x as much but I don't regret paying the $1500 on that TV and I'm normally a frugal person.
Never had blue ray , i stopped at dvd, not into wasting money. I can still enjoy a 🎥 🍿 on vhs. Build up your 4k collection then they'll come out with another format that's better than 4K you going to keep on throwing money away? I only like retro movies anyway so if I shop for a movie it's at Goodwill and I'll pay $0.50 for a VHS for $1 for a DVD. Got more important things to spend money on
For people that think 4K blu-ray ain't much of an improvment if any over a regular blu-ray haven't watched them with a quality player, on not just an OLED but on a QDOLED at a minimum of 65 inches, and a 7.2.4 surround sound. The surround sound system uses highend speakers, quality AVR with a high wattage, build like a tank, external 7-channel power amp that powers the 7 bed layer speakers and just the 4 atmos speakers being powered by the AVR which also has a pretty decent internal amp. Also topped off with dual SVS PB-3000 subwoofers. These subs are nothing like you'd see (or hear) at your local big box store or even most audio dealer that ain't online dealers. They go lauder then I'll ever need them to go and they hit about 13hz in room (rated for 17hz), and they have so much power, both peak and continues that I'll never hit their limits even if I try by turning them up to 11. So, go out and watch a good 4K blu-ray on a system like mine, or one that is equivalent or better. Go do that, and then come back and with a straight face and tell everyone again how 4K blu-ray is no better then a normal blu-ray.
If you select only the must haves like Lawrence of Arabia, original Blade Runner, 2001 A space… then 4K is good otherwise I prefer 4k streaming unless it’s of Dune or TG Maverick status where transfer is as good as the movie is. In recent years very few movies pushed me to get their 4k copies frankly speaking. I have 65” OLED & 5.1 sound so 4K streaming is equally fine.
For me, the movie is the most important part but I've watched movies in 4k that felt like a new experience. A great movie with a great 4k transfer is the best. I understand not wanting to upgrade all the movies you own to 4k. My only advice would be to get the better format if it's available when buying today. If you don't have a movie in bluray or 4k and it's available with 4k with a bluray, that is what I would buy. I only buy my favorite movies in 4k, or on bluray if it's a really good price. I won't get rid of my DVDs but I won't get any more to add to the collection. I'll stream movies I've never seen before, rather than blind buy.
Upgrading for better quality isn't always a good decision. Most old television shows that were shot on video simply will not benefit from a 4K or even HD release. The amount of upscaling would just ruin the picture, and you're not going to see any more detail anyway. This is why I still buy DVDs. I've recently started buying some classic British comedies on DVD, and can see no benefit for Blu-ray. Though I am collecting the Doctor Who series on Blu-ray, despite the fact that it doesn't always benefit the picture unless they have the original film recordings; I just collect them because they are gorgeous sets, and it's my favourite show. As for 4K, I think very few properties really benefit from it. I feel this format is best suited for visually stunning media. I got the Mission: Impossible series on 4K, as well as Dune, and a smattering of other films. There's definitely a place for it, but I'm not going to replace my entire set with 4K; if I have a Blu-ray, I'm going to keep it, unless it's a special film to me.
Do what works for you. Its great we have multiple formats to choose from. I personally always prefer bluray and 4K over dvd because larger tvs need higher resolution to look good in my opinion but modern bluray players can do well upscaling dvds also.
I think you didn't touch on one of the most important points - this is the final format for the vast majority of films. Unless it was filmed in 70mm or 8K, which only a small minority of films have been, there's nowhere else to go as far as video quality is concerned. There will never be any kind of mainstream 8K player and format because of how few films would be eligible for it. Many films will never come out in 4K even. Blu-ray is the final format for a good number. So Blu-Ray and 4K will likely stand the test of time - that's the real reason an upgrade is worth it, to me.
All good advice to my mind - but would mention that if a viewer has had a collection of Blu-Rays for a number years and only recently has bought their first 4K TV - they will 'see' their Blu-rays looking better on that TV - as the latest 4K TVs have very good upscaling. It may also explain the point you made about the 'jump in quality' from Blu-ray to Ultra Blu-ray may not seeming as big a jump as from DVD to Blu-ray. As, unlikely I know, but if you had an HD TV playing the Blu-ray and to the side had a second 4K TV playing the same movie - but on Ultra HD disc - the difference would (on a good transfer disc) look considerably better. Lastly - Ultra Blu-ray on a 4K TV can take being 'blown up' to to being viewed on larger TV 70in plus! So the Blu-ray owner may have been happy watching blu-ray on a 55in TV - but less so on their brand new 77in TV a few years later Cheers!
watch your Blueray on a PC with an HDR screen and an nvidia RTX 3000 or newer card and enable nvidia trueHDR, GG you just got the same image quality without rebuying your disks, oh, you can also upscale on the fly
@@giovannifitzgerald113 You can watch 4k discs with AMD cpus, you just have to rip the disc first. Those Intel cpus that can natively play 4k blurays were short lived (only 8th and 9th gen I believe or 6th, 7th and 8th). Movie studios have made sure it's difficult to watch their movies on a PC or even on physical media in general. They made 4Ks unreadable with bluray drives, unless you revert the firmware to an older version. They don't want you to be able to watch on PC because they're trying to force everyone to streaming. They make DVD and Blurays region locked, which is anti-consumer.
@@HomeVideoHangoutsYeah, PC. You know, those things that used to be used to actually get things done as opposed to a myriad of media consumption devices we were told are all we need. A decent-sized monitor and a PC processing muscle can really make for a great viewing experience.
4K looks awful. They're too dark. Apparently that's the way they're supposed to look for authenticity. But I prefer brighter Blurays. They don't freeze up either.
There are a couple of movies and programs that were made too dark but most of the time the issue is with the HDR capability of the TV. Two years ago, I bought an OLED TV and the difference in picture quality, compared to my 3 year older 4k TV was night and day. Watching on the Samsung 55" 4k TV was night and the LG C1 OLED 65" TV was day. Everything was brighter and clearer and blacks were black instead of gray. Details in the shadows on the old TV were hazy and difficult too see but on the OLED were visible and clearer while still not being "bright". As far as freezing goes, the only disc I ever had a problem with, started working after cleaning it.
Nah, totally the opposite. HDR, HDR+10 and Dolby Vision are CRAP and look like CRAP unless you have a half million dollars home theater system. Blu ray is MUCH better and sturdy as a format than all the 4Ks in the world. Streaming 4K is even worst!
At least to me, the colors look really washed out with 4KBD. I have some 4K streams in Vudu and I think they look much better. People keep calling my TV crap but my eyes don't lie. I don't really care for modern LED TVs either. I always thought plasmas looked better, even though they are not as bright and only full HD.
4k is a joke. The players barely work and the cost is absurd. Most movies will never make even make it to the format. I can also get a blu ray player for $15. Just curious though, is there a blu rsy player that is considered the best thst you know of?
I have had a decent experience with Panasonic UB820 but i had to return it a couple times before getting a good one. I really enjoy the 4K releases for some movies but for some movies I don't see a need to upgrade from Blu-Ray or even dvd.
For me personally, I think the upgrade from bluray is 4k is worth the price as long as you have the equipment to experience the difference. Especially on the audio end, which you touched upon. That makes a huge difference between bluray and 4k.
thanks for sharing! The right equipment is definitely important!
@Franksmediaandreviews One is , i've got the oppo 203 Player. And All of the over equipment are awarded winning. So what you are Saying is if you haven't got The top equipment You won't see the difference🤔
@@davidmckee2898 You need to have a high end TV that displays HDR well to see the full benefits of 4k video wise. Having a very good soundbar or an AVR capable of Dolby True HD, Atmos and DTS X, with good speakers also enhances the movie watching experience.
You have a great 4k player but it has to be connected to good equip to get the most out of it. It doesn't have to be top end, but TVs with great HDR is very important.
I have an OLED TV, and watching the 4k HDR movies now is a remarkable experience and movies I've seen many times feel new to me.
My sound system is only 5.1 but I have an upgraded AVR that is 4k 120Hz capable with DolbyVision, Dolby Atmos and DTS X capabilities, too. My speakers are only pretty good and my subwoofer isn't the loudest but it sounds a lot better than TV speakers. I also would like to add 2 height speakers, and the receiver will handle that easily, since it has 9 channels.
I will keep. My blu rays thank you
I have recently upgraded and bought myself a 4K blu ray player I already love my home theatre which does not decode Atmos and play `dts hd and dolly true hd but I’m my opinion for a standard size living room is more than enough in fact the system volume goes up to 100 and for a amazing experience I have on volume 15! I get that Atmos is great but so is Dts and true hd. I don’t see the point in upgrading to a Atmos system when I’m happy with the 5.1 system I already have.
I have collected more than 3,000 standard blu ray and often pick up 2nd hand movies for as little as £2 on eBay or charity shops as since streaming everyone is getting rid of there collections. I have recently bought a few 4K movies and don’t get me wrong they are very impressive and the HDR on the disks is definitely an upgrade, however I still think standard blu ray is amazing, I still often get blown away by how great standard blu rays look and sound.
I have done many comparisons as most 4K blu rays include both standard and 4K blu ray and I know this will be controversial but I have concluded that without side by side comparison it’s really hard to say the 4K is much better, both look amazing to my eyes with some 4K movies looking a bit too dark and less vibrant. I have enjoyed the HDR on a few and would say yes that is probably a better experience and then I remember I payed £25 for that disk and could have bought the standard version for a few pounds! The upgrade to price ratio does not work for me. I bought the Christopher Nolan 4K set of all his best movies that I already own! I was told his 4K movies are an amazing upgrade on 4K and yes they look great in many instances. I then decided to watch Tenet on standard as I don’t own this on 4K and again I was blown away at how great it looked.
In conclusion I will not upgrade any more of the movies I already own on blu ray as there really is no point they look amazing anyway. I will however by a few 4K movies from time to time that I don’t already have as a treat but I expect that 90 percent of my purchases going forward will be standard blu ray. I really love the format and how cheap I can pick up 2nd hand movies. Maybe in a few years 4K blu ray will also be cheap as I remember in 2007 standard blu rays cost the same as 4K movies are now but until then I will continue to love the 1080p hd version.
Thanks for sharing!
You're absolutely spot on
Yes they're expensive, but certain kinds of films look stunning in 4k and well worth the upgrade. I've upgraded to 4k for about 15 of my favourite films. Some of the best examples are Interstellar, Dunkirk, Blade Runner (the original), 2001 A Space Odyssey, The Prestige and The Shining. I agree you'll find lots of RUclipsrs raving about hundreds of 4k transfers, and it's commonly accepted that Jaws is one of the best. I personally don't see the point in watching that kind of film in 4k HDR, but certain films, particularly science fiction, can look fantastic. Not everyone will be bothered about image quality, and for the vast majority will be happy with blu rays, but for those who want to be blown away by the visuals I would say it's definitely worth it. Here in the UK you can pick up two for £30 at HMV, or buy used ones from CeX from between £6 and £12.
Great points! Some movies are definitely better than others on 4K
I watched interstellar on 4k as a test. Didn't see any difference from the blue ray which looked amazing. If you have a good tv and player it will upscale anyway.
I am sticking to regular Blu-rays because 4K is super expensive.
4k is great but the problem is a lot of people have subpar setups with small viewing angles so of course the resolution wont matter the
Yes your home theatre setup matters for sure!
Great upload 👌👌👌👌
Thank you so much for the video I personally have not watched 4k yet. I am a Blu ray collector and actually got a 4k player for Christmas this past year just no 4k tv yet. I was wondering if the 4k discs were worth it and your video helped me learn more about it so thank you so much
Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you found the video helpful. I always appreciate all of your kind comments.
I love a lot of the cool collectors edition packaging that the boutique labels do for a lot of there 4k releases. Sometimes cool packaging is all it takes for me to upgrade or double dip on a movie
Thanks for sharing! I agree!
It depends on the movie. Some movies are absolutely no different in 4K and FHD other than a slight difference in lighting. Some movies there is no visible difference unless you put it under a scope. Like with animation, makes no difference. Where it is worthwhile is on big, expensive productions like Lawrence of Arabia, Alien, Mad Max/Road Warrior... These are some quality 4K discs I've seen. Mainly older movies that get restored. Newer movies it makes less difference because most times those are just 2K upscales anyway. Lots of times they do not want to pay to do a new scan and restore everything. Blu-ray is still perfectly fine.
HDR stands for high dynamic range, so its primary advantage is greater shadow and highlight detail. The vibrancy of colors is at best a secondary advantage, which also varies from release to release.
Yes. I think it makes a big difference on 4K releases
happy to jump from blu ray to 4k got a sony bravia 65 inch tv and i also have the jbl 9.1 home theatre sound bar and i have to say watching civil war on 4k took it tothe next level u can hear hellicopter flying above your head same with the plane it just like u were there with these people . best part it supported dolby atmos and dolby vision my 4 tv nearly 4 years now happy it doing i wont go back t blu ray or let alone dvd .
Sounds like a great setup!
Now that I own a 4K projector I think it’s worth the upgrade for most movies and recent releases in 4K
Very true!
Only worth it for visually striking films; interstellar, alien, blade runner, Barry Lyndon (soon I hope) I’ve more often been underwhelmed than blown away. Rebel without a cause on BR was jaw dropping when I first saw it having had the DVD. The 4K ? Not so much
Those are some great examples of worthwhile 4K’s
No 4k blu ray only Regular blu ray with 1080p is the superior one and if you bring a 4K blu. Ray discs, Near my beloved home, including, 4k tv both the 4k tv and 4k blurays discs will be one ticket on the streets by the side walk However if it a 1080p blu-ray discs and 1080p tv it gets to stay Full hd Is the supreme forever.
I have a Sony Bravia tv and a Panasonic 4k player and WoW! Talk about a difference between the Blu and the 4k. In fact Panasonic’s upscale is insane-so blu’s look much closer to 4k than on other players. But I didnt see much difference until I purchased the Sony Bravia and Panasonic. On my previous tv LG and a Vizio, the pictures were fine on them but it wasn’t much for a theatrical experience at home. For 4k’s, you need the Tv and the right player to achieve that amazing picture. If a person doesn’t have the tv/player, then no need for the 4k disc.
I watch 4k blurays on a PS5 and a 5 year old TCL 55 inch tv (the 6 series, which was their flagship model). So, not the greatest setup, but I can definitely see a big difference bw reg blurays and 4k's. I will upgrade my setup at some point.
Thanks for sharing! The right tv does make a big difference!
@@shmackatrotsky5394 A new TV will make a huge difference with HDR effects. I went from a Samsung 55" 4k LED TV from 2019 to a LG C1 65" OLED TV in 2022 and the difference was staggering. I mean the new TV is bigger and costs 4x as much but I don't regret paying the $1500 on that TV and I'm normally a frugal person.
I can't tell the difference between 4k and blu-ray but I think it is worth it to upgrade whatever fits your taste
Thanks for sharing!
Never had blue ray , i stopped at dvd, not into wasting money. I can still enjoy a 🎥 🍿 on vhs. Build up your 4k collection then they'll come out with another format that's better than 4K you going to keep on throwing money away? I only like retro movies anyway so if I shop for a movie it's at Goodwill and I'll pay $0.50 for a VHS for $1 for a DVD. Got more important things to spend money on
For people that think 4K blu-ray ain't much of an improvment if any over a regular blu-ray haven't watched them with a quality player, on not just an OLED but on a QDOLED at a minimum of 65 inches, and a 7.2.4 surround sound. The surround sound system uses highend speakers, quality AVR with a high wattage, build like a tank, external 7-channel power amp that powers the 7 bed layer speakers and just the 4 atmos speakers being powered by the AVR which also has a pretty decent internal amp. Also topped off with dual SVS PB-3000 subwoofers. These subs are nothing like you'd see (or hear) at your local big box store or even most audio dealer that ain't online dealers. They go lauder then I'll ever need them to go and they hit about 13hz in room (rated for 17hz), and they have so much power, both peak and continues that I'll never hit their limits even if I try by turning them up to 11. So, go out and watch a good 4K blu-ray on a system like mine, or one that is equivalent or better. Go do that, and then come back and with a straight face and tell everyone again how 4K blu-ray is no better then a normal blu-ray.
Depends on the movie.
Very true!
If you select only the must haves like Lawrence of Arabia, original Blade Runner, 2001 A space… then 4K is good otherwise I prefer 4k streaming unless it’s of Dune or TG Maverick status where transfer is as good as the movie is. In recent years very few movies pushed me to get their 4k copies frankly speaking. I have 65” OLED & 5.1 sound so 4K streaming is equally fine.
The only problem with streaming is the titles can be removed or edited anytime. Great examples though.
That is some shirt. Looks like silk from the year 5050
4k is a mine field and some of the reviews aren't honest because they are given the movies for free to plug on their channels.
That’s one shiny shirt
Thank you
For me its not about the quality i watch movie's for the content and storyline even if the movie has vhs quality i still watch it
Nothing wrong with that
For me, the movie is the most important part but I've watched movies in 4k that felt like a new experience. A great movie with a great 4k transfer is the best.
I understand not wanting to upgrade all the movies you own to 4k.
My only advice would be to get the better format if it's available when buying today. If you don't have a movie in bluray or 4k and it's available with 4k with a bluray, that is what I would buy. I only buy my favorite movies in 4k, or on bluray if it's a really good price. I won't get rid of my DVDs but I won't get any more to add to the collection. I'll stream movies I've never seen before, rather than blind buy.
Upgrading for better quality isn't always a good decision. Most old television shows that were shot on video simply will not benefit from a 4K or even HD release. The amount of upscaling would just ruin the picture, and you're not going to see any more detail anyway. This is why I still buy DVDs. I've recently started buying some classic British comedies on DVD, and can see no benefit for Blu-ray. Though I am collecting the Doctor Who series on Blu-ray, despite the fact that it doesn't always benefit the picture unless they have the original film recordings; I just collect them because they are gorgeous sets, and it's my favourite show.
As for 4K, I think very few properties really benefit from it. I feel this format is best suited for visually stunning media. I got the Mission: Impossible series on 4K, as well as Dune, and a smattering of other films. There's definitely a place for it, but I'm not going to replace my entire set with 4K; if I have a Blu-ray, I'm going to keep it, unless it's a special film to me.
Do what works for you. Its great we have multiple formats to choose from. I personally always prefer bluray and 4K over dvd because larger tvs need higher resolution to look good in my opinion but modern bluray players can do well upscaling dvds also.
I think you didn't touch on one of the most important points - this is the final format for the vast majority of films. Unless it was filmed in 70mm or 8K, which only a small minority of films have been, there's nowhere else to go as far as video quality is concerned. There will never be any kind of mainstream 8K player and format because of how few films would be eligible for it.
Many films will never come out in 4K even. Blu-ray is the final format for a good number. So Blu-Ray and 4K will likely stand the test of time - that's the real reason an upgrade is worth it, to me.
All good advice to my mind - but would mention that if a viewer has had a collection of Blu-Rays for a number years and only recently has bought their first 4K TV - they will 'see' their Blu-rays looking better on that TV - as the latest 4K TVs have very good upscaling. It may also explain the point you made about the 'jump in quality' from Blu-ray to Ultra Blu-ray may not seeming as big a jump as from DVD to Blu-ray. As, unlikely I know, but if you had an HD TV playing the Blu-ray and to the side had a second 4K TV playing the same movie - but on Ultra HD disc - the difference would (on a good transfer disc) look considerably better. Lastly - Ultra Blu-ray on a 4K TV can take being 'blown up' to to being viewed on larger TV 70in plus! So the Blu-ray owner may have been happy watching blu-ray on a 55in TV - but less so on their brand new 77in TV a few years later Cheers!
Good Points! Thanks for sharing!
watch your Blueray on a PC with an HDR screen and an nvidia RTX 3000 or newer card and enable nvidia trueHDR, GG you just got the same image quality without rebuying your disks, oh, you can also upscale on the fly
lol PC?
Do you still need an Intel cpu to run 4k blu ray disks? ...because it was blocked on amd cpus 🤔🕵
If you already have a pc gaming setup this could be a good option.
@@giovannifitzgerald113 intel right now is a fire hazard, also ryzen dominates the desktop and laptop market
@@giovannifitzgerald113 You can watch 4k discs with AMD cpus, you just have to rip the disc first. Those Intel cpus that can natively play 4k blurays were short lived (only 8th and 9th gen I believe or 6th, 7th and 8th).
Movie studios have made sure it's difficult to watch their movies on a PC or even on physical media in general.
They made 4Ks unreadable with bluray drives, unless you revert the firmware to an older version. They don't want you to be able to watch on PC because they're trying to force everyone to streaming.
They make DVD and Blurays region locked, which is anti-consumer.
only worth if can get all out of it if not not worth it
Going from DVD to blu.Ray is a massive jump. From Blue ray to 4k Not so much. They say the picture is 4 times better Then hd No way Is it
😂😂😂 it is but if you have a small viewing angle then it won't matter
Ya it doesn’t seem as drastic but it largely depends on your home theatre set up
4K helps "sell" the movie
Mostly, kept the Blu-ray of Aliens.
I prefer standard blu ray.
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@@HomeVideoHangoutsYeah, PC. You know, those things that used to be used to actually get things done as opposed to a myriad of media consumption devices we were told are all we need. A decent-sized monitor and a PC processing muscle can really make for a great viewing experience.
4K looks awful. They're too dark. Apparently that's the way they're supposed to look for authenticity. But I prefer brighter Blurays. They don't freeze up either.
I think it really varies by release.
There are a couple of movies and programs that were made too dark but most of the time the issue is with the HDR capability of the TV. Two years ago, I bought an OLED TV and the difference in picture quality, compared to my 3 year older 4k TV was night and day. Watching on the Samsung 55" 4k TV was night and the LG C1 OLED 65" TV was day. Everything was brighter and clearer and blacks were black instead of gray. Details in the shadows on the old TV were hazy and difficult too see but on the OLED were visible and clearer while still not being "bright".
As far as freezing goes, the only disc I ever had a problem with, started working after cleaning it.
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Nah, totally the opposite. HDR, HDR+10 and Dolby Vision are CRAP and look like CRAP unless you have a half million dollars home theater system. Blu ray is MUCH better and sturdy as a format than all the 4Ks in the world. Streaming 4K is even worst!
At least to me, the colors look really washed out with 4KBD. I have some 4K streams in Vudu and I think they look much better. People keep calling my TV crap but my eyes don't lie. I don't really care for modern LED TVs either. I always thought plasmas looked better, even though they are not as bright and only full HD.
4k is a joke. The players barely work and the cost is absurd. Most movies will never make even make it to the format. I can also get a blu ray player for $15. Just curious though, is there a blu rsy player that is considered the best thst you know of?
OPPO BDP 105D used is one of if not the best Blu Ray player ever made
@@jefffan171 I concur
I have had a decent experience with Panasonic UB820 but i had to return it a couple times before getting a good one. I really enjoy the 4K releases for some movies but for some movies I don't see a need to upgrade from Blu-Ray or even dvd.
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@@jefffan171 I have a Cambridge 650 it''s awesome. Upscales DVDs great as well.