Jul 25 Podcast #645: 4K TV Options
4K or UltraHD technology is starting to approach mainstream, and the options for 4K TVs is getting better all the time. In a quick glance at the choices selling right now at Amazon.com, we were surprised to see how many there are, and how affordable the have quickly become. Of course, Vizio isn’t in the list yet, so if you’re waiting for that like a certain HT Guy might be, you’ll have to keep waiting. But if you need a new TV now, 4K might be within reach.
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4K TV Options
4K or UltraHD technology is starting to approach mainstream, and the options for 4K TVs is getting better all the time. In a quick glance at the choices selling right now at Amazon.com, we were surprised to see how many there are, and how affordable the have quickly become. Of course, Vizio isn’t in the list yet, so if you’re waiting for that like a certain HT Guy might be, you’ll have to keep waiting. But if you need a new TV now, 4K might be within reach. Amazing prices, good reviews. Seiki SE39UY04 39-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz LED TV - $339.00 - 4 stars - 495 reviews Seiki SE50UY04 50-Inch 4K UHD 120Hz LED HDTV - $549.98 - 4 stars - 495 reviews Seiki SE55UY04 55-Inch 120Hz LED 4k UHD TV - $699.99 - 4 stars - 495 reviews Seiki SE65UY04 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz LED TV - $1,352.00 - 4 stars - 495 reviews The perennial powerhouse has a few options that don’t require you to sell a child. They come in a plethora of sizes and flavors. Samsung UN40HU6950 40-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz Smart LED TV - $997.99 - 5 stars - 5 reviews Samsung UN50HU6950 50-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz Smart LED TV - $1,497.99 - 5 stars - 5 reviews 3D Version (UN50HU8550) - $1,797.99 - 4 stars - 47 reviews Samsung UN55HU6950 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz Smart LED TV - 1,997.99 - 5 stars - 5 reviews 3D Version (UN55HU8550) - $2,297.99 - 4 stars - 47 reviews Curved 3D Version (UN55HU8700) - $2,797.99 - Not reviewed Samsung UN60HU8550 60-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED HDTV - $2,797.99 - 4 stars - 47 reviews Samsung UN65F9000 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV (2013 Model) - $3,099.00 - 3.5 stars - 78 reviews 3D Version - 2014 - (UN65HU8550) - $3,297.99 - 4 stars - 47 reviews Curved 3D Version (UN65HU8700) - $3,797.99 - Not reviewed Sony XBR49X850B 49-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D LED TV - $1,998.00 - 5 star - 6 reviews Sony XBR55X850A 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Internet LED UHDTV (2013 Model) - $1,982.97 - 4 stars - 44 reviews 2014 model - (XBR55X850B) - $2,298.00 - 5 star - 6 reviews 3D Smart Version - (XBR-55X900A) - $2,399.00 - 4 stars - 74 reviews Sony XBR65X850A 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Internet LED UHDTV (2013 Model) - $2,892.10 - 4 stars - 44 reviews Sony XBR65X850B 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D LED TV - 2014 model - $3,298.00 - 5 star - 6 reviews Sony XBR65X850A 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D LED HDTV Media Player Bundle - $3,298.00 - Not Reviewed Life’s Good - especially when you’re watching in 4K. LG Electronics 49UB8500 49-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV - $1,299.00 - 4 stars - 20 reviews LG Electronics 55UB8500 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV - $1,599.00 - 4 stars - 20 reviews LG Electronics 55LA9700 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart Nano LED TV (2013 Model) - $1,899.99 - with Sliding Sound Bar - 3.5 stars - 7 reviews 2014 Model - (55UB9500) - $2,299.00 - 4.5 stars - 2 reviews LG Electronics 65LA9700 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart Nano LED TV (2013 Model) - $2,899.99 - with Sliding Sound Bar - 3.5 stars - 7 reviews 2014 Model - (65UB9500) - $3,299.00 - 4.5 stars - 2 reviews TCL LE50UHDE5691 50-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz LED TV - $799.00 - 4 stars - 64 reviews TCL LE50UHDE5692G 50-Inch 4K Ultra HD120Hz Smart LED TV - $1,099.99 - Not Reviewed Toshiba 58L9300U 58-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED HDTV (2013 Model) - $2,260.84 - 3.5 stars - 20 reviews Toshiba 65L9300U 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 240Hz 3D Smart LED HDTV (2013 Model) - $2,999.00 - 3.5 stars - 20 reviews Sharp LC-70UD1U 70-inch Aquos 4K Ultra HD 2160p 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV - $3,497.99 - 5 star - 13 reviews Not ready yet, but the pricing and brand reputation may make them worth waiting for. “With advanced local dimming technology, featuring a backlight that consists of 64 Active LED Zones, HEVC Codec for Ultra HD streaming and VIZIO’s V6 six-core processor that combines a quad-core GPU and dual-core CPU for unparalleled performance and maximum speed, VIZIO’s P-Series has been engineered to deliver the full range of Ultra HD content consumers want.” VIZIO P-Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED backlit LCD Smart TVs P502ui-B1 - 50” - $999.99 (MSRP) P552ui-B2 - 55” - $1,399.99 (MSRP) P602ui-B3 - 60” - $1,799.99 (MSRP) P652ui-B2 - 65” - $2,199.99 (MSRP) P702ui-B3 - 70” - $2,599.99 (MSRP)
Four options from Seiki
Multiple options from Samsung
Sony brings several
A few models from LG Electronics
And a Few Others
Future Models coming from Vizio
Reader Comments (1)
One thing though: unless the Ultra HD TV set is fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0 connection standard (which will be required to connect to future Ultra HD video sources such as the successor to the Blu-ray disc and set top boxes that decode the ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard (ATSC 3.0 will include Ultra HD broadcasts for the first time)), no sale for me.