4K UHD Vs OLED: Comprehensive Comparison 2024
When we enjoy entertainment, we want to be fully immersed in it. We love getting lost in movies, video games, or any digital media, and visuals play a huge part in that experience.
Today, we will be talking about how you can enhance that immersion and help you decide what technology you should choose when it comes to your visual entertainment. However, we should first start by knowing what these technologies are.
Content Index
Unlike OLED, 4K UHD is not a display screen. It’s a resolution that comes with your display screen, the 4K represents the number of pixels (4000 pixels) that are on the display screen. While the UHD stands for Ultra-High-Definition, 4K UND screens have four times the resolution of your standard full HD screens, delivering a sharper and more detailed image.
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Some Key Features of 4K UHD
● Unlike standard HD or full-HD, the standard resolution for 4K UHD is over eight million pixels (3840×2160), providing a greater detailed and clear imagery, making it ideal for large screen users if they are sitting close to the screen and won’t be able to notice individual pixels.
● Most new 4K UHD screens now feature advanced upscaling technology, which is helpful in enhancing low-resolution content and making it look good on the screens.
● 4K UHD screens use an aspect ratio of 16:9, which can be beneficial for large screens that are being used as a home theater for immersive viewing.
Organic Light Emitting Diode or OLED for short, uses organic compound films as a displaying technology that creates light when electricity/electric current is applied to it. Unlike a LCD that requires a backlight to show the visuals, the panels of OLED create their own lights which results in a thinner design and a better image quality.
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Some Key Features Of OLED
● Each pixel on an OLED screen creates its own light, which helps OLED screens create vibrant colors and actual black colors instead of grays. Compared to LCD screens, OLED screens have a higher contrast ratio which helps in viewing the screen from different angles.
● OLED screens are designed to be extremely lightweight and thin, making them suitable for a lot of our electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets, screens, etc.
● Since OLED screens don’t require a backlight, they consume less power, and the power consumption also depends on the pixel, meaning if there are dark pixels, then less power will be used.
Now that you have some understanding of the difference between 4K UHD screens and OLED screens, it is time to look at some comparisons that help us understand the differences and help us in deciding which screen is more suitable for your viewing experience and immersion.
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Comparison in Size
● 4K UHD screens come in a wide variety of sizes. They are available from as small as 19 inches to up to 90 inches and beyond.
● OLED screens come in specific sizes ranging from 48 inches to 90 inches; the most used sizes for OLED screens are 55, 56, and 77 inches.
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Comparison in Aspect Ratio
Both the 4k UHD screens and OLED screens come in a 16:9 aspect ratio. However, OLED technology can also be used in different aspect ratios, such as ultra-wide screens (21:9).
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Comparison in Resolution
● 4K UHD is a resolution on its own and refers to a resolution of 3840×2160, which is four times the resolution of standard 1080p full HD screens.
● OLED screens, on the other hand, come in varied resolutions, including 4K and 1080p full HD. This can help you purchase an OLED screen if your budget is on the smaller side.
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Comparison in Refresh Rate
● Most affordable 4k UHD screens are limited to 60Hz to 120Hz refresh rates, while the high-end 4k UHD screens offer 120Hz to 240Hz refresh rates. The LED backlight in these screens can also cause motion blur in lower refresh rates.
● OLED screens generally have higher refresh rates compared to 4K UHD screens and many OLED screens offer 120Hz to 240Hz, giving smoother motions and less motion blur.
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Comparison in View Angles
● 4K UHD screens offer high resolution; however, they suffer from view angles because of the LED backlight used in their screens, resulting in color shifts and reduced contrast.
● OLED offers consistent color and contrast from wide viewing angles because of the technology used in OLED screens, offering an immersive experience from all angles.
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Comparison in Black Levels
● 4K UHD screens offer good black levels compared to standard LEDs, but they are not considered true black color since the backlight can only make different shades of gray.
● OLED screens give true black by dimming the pixel depending on the color, which can result in a richer quality picture, and it reduces power consumption.
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Comparison in Prices
● 4K UHD screens can vary in price due to many factors, such as size, features, and brand. They can range from anywhere between $300 to $1200.
● OLED screens can also vary in price due to size, feature, or brand, but due to their technology, they are usually on the pricey side, but the price has been going down steadily in recent years. OLED screens can range from anywhere between $800 to $3000.
Now you have comprehensive information about both 4K UHD screens and OLED screens. You know what these technologies are, what their key features are, and how they compare to each other.
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4K UHD Screens
4k UHD screens give us eight million pixels in a resolution of 3840×2160 and provide Ultra-High-Definition imagery in many different devices and in varying sizes from nineteen inches to ninety inches. Not to mention, the fact that their price can vary depending on the sizes and brands making them more affordable if you have a tight budget.
However, because a 4K UHD screen uses LED backlight for its display, it can cause problems such as bad viewing angles, good but not true black levels, low refresh rates, and bad motion blur that can affect your viewing experience and immersion.
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OLED Screens
OLED screens come in varied resolutions, which also include 4K ultra-high-definition screens; due to their technology, they are slim and lightweight and produce HD imagery without the need for LED backlight, which means less power is consumed.
OLED screens are also able to produce true black color given the image on the screen more definition and produce sharp images. Since they don’t use LED backlight, they are able to produce images that are not affected by the angles from which you view them and don’t show any pixels even if you are sitting close to the screen.
However, the technology used in OLED screens is on the pricey side and can go higher depending on the brand, size, and resolution, but the price is well worth it in the long run since OLED screens provide higher refresh rates with reduced motion blur even in non 4k screens compared to other screens, giving better and immersive viewing experience.
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SA-640 series – Indoor LED Series
We would also like to recommend an Indoor LED series known as theSA-640 series; these products offer UHD ranging from 2K to 16K. Providing an ultra-high viewing angle and higher refresh rate. It is designed with convenience in mind, and once it’s installed, you can swap the panels if they are damaged or malfunctioned. These modules are highly used and well worth the price.
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5. Bottom Line
When looking for an immersive experience in digital media, it is important to factor in what kind of technology can provide more benefits than the other, as we learned above, and what makes OLED screens better than 4k UHD screens and vice versa.
You must factor in the features, such as how they work and how the technology improves your immersion. Different sizes can help in your viewing experience, while resolution makes sure that you are able to see the imagery clearly, depending on the size. The refresh rate helps reduce motion blur and provides a smooth experience, especially if you are someone who plays video games.
Both the 4K UHD screens and OLED come with their pros and cons; now it depends on the user what they want. We personally recommend the OLED screen since it provides a wide range of benefits, such as varied resolution, and ultra-high imagery even on the non-HD screen. They are also lightweight and flexible as they are used in devices such as our mobile phones, tablets, screens, etc.
OLED consumes less power with its technology and still provides us with true colors. OLED screens also provide imagery with a higher contrast ratio than other LCDs.
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