All articles tagged with #4k
Two graphics modes are confirmed for The Blood of Dawnwalker on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S: Quality at 30fps in dynamic 4K and Balanced at 40fps in dynamic 4K, with no 60fps option at launch; PS5 Pro matches these frame rates but offers enhanced visual quality. The release is set for September 3, and fans are debating whether a post-launch patch could bring a higher frame rate.
Ultra HD Blu-ray can devote far more data to video (up to 128 Mbps on 100GB discs) than streaming, which must adapt to network conditions and compress the signal, so Blu-ray generally preserves more detail; high‑bitrate streaming (e.g., 43–80 Mbps for Pure Stream) can narrow the gap, and local Plex Direct Play/Direct Stream can avoid recompression, but the key issue is how much picture information reaches your screen, not whether it comes from disc or the internet.
Best Buy shoppers rate Roku TVs highly, led by the Class Select Series 4K QLED Smart Roku TV (55-inch) with 4.8 stars from 154 reviews; Pioneer models also score well, including a 65-inch Class LED 4K UHD Smart Roku TV at 4.8 stars from 400+ reviews. These Roku TVs offer 4K HDR (HDR10+/HLG), a voice remote, easy setup, and multiple HDMI ports at affordable prices, though the 60Hz refresh rate may disappoint gamers. Overall Roku-branded TVs are popular and generally good value, with several sizes from 50 to 85 inches.
Netflix supports Dolby Vision for select titles, but to watch in DV you must have a Premium plan, a DV-enabled display and compatible devices, an HDCP 2.2–compliant HDMI cable, at least 15 Mbps internet, and the Netflix app settings set to High with HDR enabled; otherwise you’ll see standard streaming even if the title bears a Dolby Vision logo.
The piece highlights four best-selling Amazon HDMI splitters—Orei 1x2 (4K/60Hz, HDR), MT-Viki 1x4 (4K/30Hz, long-distance boost), Avedio Links 1x2 (4K/60Hz with HDCP 2.2 and DownScaler), and Llano 1x2 (8K/60Hz, 4K up to 240Hz)—and explains how they let one source feed multiple displays, along with real-world caveats, availability, and price points around $17–$40.
Roku’s price hike to $150 for the Ultra fuels a look at cheaper yet capable rivals. The list ranks affordable options by price: TiVo Stream 4K at $29.99, Onn 4K Plus at $49.98, Roku Streaming Stick 4K at $79.99 (or $99.99 on Amazon pre-hike), Xiaomi TV Box S at $96.99, Xiaomi TV Stick 4K at $86.99, and Google TV Streamer 4K at $99.99. While Nvidia Shield TV and Apple TV 4K remain pricier, these devices offer 4K, broad app support, and smart-home compatibility, giving buyers strong alternatives to the Ultra after the price increase.
MSI announced the PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12, the world’s first 27-inch 4K 120 Hz OLED monitor using inkjet-printed OLED panels (supplied by TCL CSOT) instead of traditional metal-mask manufacturing, aiming for sharper text and better yields. It offers 4K/120 Hz, HDR True Black 500, up to 1000 nits, Delta E < 2 with factory calibration, KVM support, and a tougher 3H anti-glare coating, with pricing and availability not disclosed.
MSI announced the PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12, a 27-inch 4K 120 Hz Inkjet-Printed OLED monitor designed for productivity and premium visuals. It delivers 99% DCI-P3 color (Delta E ≤ 2), HDR True Black 500 with up to 1000 nits brightness, and MSI’s new OLED Auto Care with real-time Data Counting Compensation to avoid mid-session pauses. The display features a durable anti-glare coating (2H to 3H), EyesErgo hardware blue-light reduction and flicker-free tech, Eyesafe 3.0 CPF certification, and built-in KVM, PIP/PBP, USB-C with 15 W PD, plus an adjustable ergonomic stand for flexible use across SDR/HDR modes.
The article rounds up affordable 4K streaming options that compete with the Apple TV 4K, highlighting Roku Streaming Stick 4K (AirPlay/HomeKit support but lacks Ethernet and Wi‑Fi 6), Walmart Onn 4K Pro (great price with Wi‑Fi 6, RAM/storage, built‑in mic and Ethernet but lower build quality), Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (compact, 4K/Wi‑Fi 6E, but an ad-heavy Fire OS and slightly less smooth navigation), Roku Ultra (2024) (strong 4K features and Dolby Vision/Atmos at $99 but with a removed headphone jack on the remote and a less polished interface than Apple), and Google TV Streamer (4K) (affordable with Ethernet and 32GB storage, yet more ads and somewhat lower raw performance). The piece emphasizes 4K/HDR support, ease of use, and smart‑home compatibility as key factors for value compared to Apple’s ecosystem.
ModRetro's M64 is an FPGA-based Nintendo 64 clone that lets you play original cartridges on modern displays up to 4K/60fps, with a fanless design, microSD storage, and an optional CRT adapter. It’s priced at $229.99 without a controller, with an optional M64 Pro controller for $89.99 that adds Bluetooth, a premium shell, and broader device compatibility.
Logicalbeat helped enable 4K resolution and 60fps for Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, with Monolith Soft involved; this collaboration hints at future Switch 2 editions for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3, though full details are not disclosed.
A July 2026 roundup of the top portable projectors: XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K (first small laser with native 4K and Google TV), Elfin Flip Laser (1080p, brighter 1,600 ISO), JMGO N3 Ultimate (4K DLP with MALC RGB laser, up to 5,800 ISO lumens, motorized zoom/lens shift, AI gimbal, Google TV), XGIMI Vibe One (budget 1080p with built‑in Google TV), and Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air (1080p, 400 ANSI lumens, 2.5h battery, Google TV). If you can wait, the Elfin Flip 4K or Laser offer the best long‑term value; otherwise the Vibe One or Mars 3 Air provide solid value for casual movie nights. Don’t chase lumen numbers—real‑world brightness, fan noise, and outdoor usability matter more than peak specs.
Sony revives the RX10 as the RX10 V, packing a stacked 20.1MP 1-inch sensor that delivers up to 30fps blackout-free bursts and 4K/60p (4K/120p cropped) video, plus a Sony Alpha–style body, a high-capacity NP-FZ100 battery, and top-tier real-time autofocus. It retains the 24–600mm f/2.4–4 Zeiss zoom from earlier models and adds live 4K streaming over USB-C, but it drops features like a built-in ND filter and a pop-up flash. At $2,299.99 at launch, it’s aimed at deep-pocketed travelers and action shooters who want an all-in-one, portable camera, though the 1-inch sensor means some resolution limits compared with full-frame rivals.
Apple is quietly expanding its free 4K upgrade program from movies to select TV shows purchased in the Apple TV app, with titles like Mad Men and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds now available in 4K at no extra charge as the rollout broadens.
Valve quietly updated the Steam Machine product page to drop the bold claim of 4K gaming at 60 FPS with FSR, replacing it with “Up to 4K gaming with FSR 4.1,” and coinciding with the end of Steam Machine pre-orders, signaling a tempered stance on real-world performance versus initial marketing.