What is 4K? The Beginner's Guide to 4K
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In this video I'm going to explain what 4K is in this 4K edition episode of "What Is". 4K seems to be the craze lately in the tech world. I was kind of confused at first, so I got myself familiar with it, looked into it, and now I'm here to explain what it is and what it means to us as consumers. 4K is basically the name for the new standardized high definition resolution for displays. 4K gets its name from the amount of pixels horizontally on the resolution. It has roughly 4,000 pixels horizontally and 2,000 pixels vertically. HD displays have an aspect ratio of 16:9. Basic HD is 720p. 720p has a resolution of 1280×720 - so 1280 pixels horizontally and 720 pixels vertically.
We also have 1080 full HD. Full HD means 1080p. That's kind of the standard that you see on monitors and TVs these days. Almost everyone has one. If you go out and buy a new HD television right now, it's most likely full HD 1080p. 1080p is actually 1920 x 1080 pixels tall. Did you think that it would stop there at 1080p? No siree! So the next step up is... 4K! 4K is the next step up after 1080p. 4K is now the next high definition resolution standard for mass market displays. Why is it called 4K? 4K is named after its horizontal pixels because 4K is roughly 4,000 pixels wide by 2,000 pixels high.
So what does that mean for us, the consumers? Well, when go out to buy TVs and monitors, you will start seeing these ultra HD 4K displays. That's the name. So when you see "ultra HD" that's the same thing as 4K. That's the standardized 16:9 display that you'll see in monitors and TVs. And the exact pixels for 4K ultra HD are actually 3,840 pixels wide by 2,160 pixels high. 4K is twice the width of 1080p and twice the height of 1080p, which makes it 4 times larger than 1080p! A full HD 1080p resolution has roughly 2 million pixels compared to a 4K which has roughly 8 million pixels. That's a lot of pixels. I've never seen a 4K TV live, but I've seen other people see it for themselves and I felt the excitement in the room. I could feel my own head exploding.
So what's so special about 4K? Well, the name says it itself. It's ultra high definition. It's four times as high-def as 1080p. And they say it's like when you're looking at a 4K display, it's like looking out a window. You get that much detail, that much sharpness, and the image quality is just so crisp, it's like looking at a window, which I'm so excited for. And that's why everybody is so crazy about it. That's what's so good about 4K. So now you know what 4K is. It's called ultra high-definition. It's the next step up after full HD 1080p, and you're going to be seeing it come out in monitors and TVs. They're already selling TVs like this, but really the content is not there. They're not broadcasting 4K over the air and TV shows and movies yet. It's all being filmed. It's actually going to it. They're starting to record everything in 4K if they haven't already, but you'll start seeing content publishers like Netflix and UA-cam and anything streaming in 2014, you will start to see them start pushing 4K content out and the people that will be able to see it will be the people who have 4K monitors and televisions and stuff like that.
So if you want to be one of the pioneers of 4K content coming in, then the next TV that you go out and buy, I would definitely recommend picking up a 4K TV if you can. I wouldn't go out and just buy one right now just because it's out. The only person that should go out and buy one is if you're in the market for one. If you're going to buy a new TV even if 4K wasn't around because 2014 is supposed to be the year when 4K starts making its way into the mass market. Bottom line, 4K is the new amazing resolution standard for HD displays, and you will start seeing it come in more and more. Hopefully, more content creators will get their hands on 4K cameras and start getting 4K content out there. Then everyone will start getting their hands on 4K and make the price go down lower, so everybody can get their hands on some 4K action. So I hope you're as excited as I am about 4K!
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2014: everything will be in 4K soon!
2019: not everything is in 4K yet but we’ll go ahead and make 8K
2020: Why isn't anyone buying 8k
I know right? I just barely got a 4K TV and realized...wait where's all the 4K content? 🤷♂️
for me
2014: new, overpriced, flaws on cheap tvs normal people can afford
2019: kinks worked out, almost every tvs got it, easily affordable
same with 8k. what i really care about is 4k players getting cheaper because thats what i want so im fine with 8k as long as it eventually makes good 4k players affordable.
That's what happened with Blu ray, the displays were out but the content wasn't available yet. Nowadays there's lots of 4K content available, from discs to streaming.
@@SirSaturnine8008 wtf do you mean lol
This was incredibly helpful. Thank you for posting so that I can finally understand what people are talking about with all of the 4K hype.
Thanks for watching!
+Andy Slye hi then 4k is stronger than 1400p
@@aslye 2022 just watched it 👍🏻🤣🤣
Just realized this is 2014 I'm researching 4k now in 2018 wtf 🤯
im researching in 2019
And about 5 years later. Lol
me toooooo @@ddiesel1836
Me too. Just realized that.
2019😀
Who else is just watching this in 2019? Nice work Andy
2019 is 1 year old pft
Damn im watching this now August 2020
2021 actually lol
im watching this in 2021
@@ريزغود me too
Very good job at explaining 4K Andy.
+A YO thanks
Yo gay yo
Who’s here after the release of One Direction’s 4k song ?
Me after the 1D 4K music video😁
OMG ME TOO SIS
Very informative video. I like the historical progression explained too. Helps to keep track of things.
You are so fun to watch. You're so happy and excited, I swear you are vaping in between takes.
These kinds of old tech videos are time machines! 😍
1:56 "No sir'ie"
😂😂😂
*someone* been watching too much Jim Carry, LOL
Best beginner explanation video to the 4k stuff...and i like your style too.
It's now September 2022 and I am JUST getting around to purchasing my 4K TVs now almost 8.5 years after this video was uploaded.
Watching this because of 10 years of 1D, confused the difference of 4k with the original video
And im still struggling to buy a ps3 smh
Oliver Horvath how much is ps3 tbh? Just get a job and problem solved
i got mine at a pawnshop for like 70 bucks with games and controllers... I recommend Skyrim game.
you really made me lough
i was expecting something else but u talked totally different
Lol 😂😂😂 this comment
Hi Andy, Thank you for explaining 4K so clearly. Awesome job!!
I just bought ny first 4K TV. It is now 2020. Great video mate
Who else is watching this in 2021?? Just bought my first ever 4k tv from a 49inch hitachi, to a 65 inch LG 4k nanocell tv will arrive Monday can’t wait!
First time hearing about 4k display in 2022. I was shocked when you said "2014"-- Real Back to The Future moment right there.
Just watched this in 2020! Great video and explanation, thanks for sharing as looking to do more video in higher quality imaging!
Now, it's almost 2017 and 4K still hasn't taken off yet. It's out there, but not all that popular.
Star Brand just like vr
I think this is the reason that Sony came out with the PS4 Pro and later Microsoft with Xbox One X, they are probably trying to push 4K TV's. I know that PC were already running games on 4K, but the majority consumers don't really play on PC. And finally they are coming with 4K Bluray Movies. I think this is the reason why the majority still don't have 4K TV's. Especially now 4K HDR is finally getting cheap.
Star Brand a lot of people still have no clue what 4K is, my ex girlfriend thought 4K was a boy band. 😂
4k doesnt look good while gaming
What about 1440p or 2k
Yeah
True
2560x1440, 2048x1158......
I
Is the Quad HD
Omg and I 5 years later. Thank you so much. Completely demystified.
Video :WHAT IS 4K?BEGINNERS GUIDE !!!
VIDEO :1080p
Me:
Thanks! Helpful even in 2019 and even though I am still happy with the old fashioned tv with no hd at all. :)
4k downscaled to 1080p looks amazing but 1080p recorded looks pretty bad in my opinion
Andy, this is so well-explained and well-detailed. 4K tv's are excellent, but when you look at the pricing of it though lol. Not all stations are currently broadcasting in 4K, but it would be awesome if they did :-)
Thanks for 'splainin' to this ol' lady ..
I remember tv's of 1970s and early 1980s they were boxes in shape and fast forward to 2020 4k tv's and they are getting slimmer and light weight. I recently bought 43inch 4k samsung tv and xbox one x to play true 4k gaming. We have come along way in tv's and I predict in future that 50inch tv's will fit into your pocket!
Why is 4k hdr blu rays limited? When I go to store I only see a small section of 4k content hdr blu rays why is it limited?
How safe for vision and over all health will it be ? Blue Light in more detail?
The irony is, I watched this in 360p in 2023.....
just drop by and saw 2014 haha how technology flies so fast and change to new level again
Lovely video. You go right to the point and explain them very well. Kudos!!
thanks!
Thanks....you truly gave me the meaning of 4k!
Does it also include a weird motion in the picture?
Can be use hard disc drive directly on that tv
this is a really detailed video! Great work explaining it. I'm not one to jump into the new hype. I still own my iphone 6. I guess when my Tv breaks down and I own a 4k they will most likely be on an 8K lol.
Thank you dear mate for a balanced honest review. I am going to buy 2 of these tomorrow but the 58" not the 55''.
WHAT IS 4K
SIR
Just now i watched yr above video which is highly informative.
Sir you explained very well and spoke very clearly. Infact i was wondering what this means in a monitor/TV.
Yr video above enabled me to understand its meaning and relevance.
Thanks for the same.
Vatsa Bangalore INDIA
Here in 2020...this video helped me understand 4k. And we have 4k✔😊
excellent explain bro :D
MD DEWAN Thanks!
hey no problem bro
Thank u so much for this meaning, I got it now
Thanks for explaining because I was also lost with this 4K
would a 4k resolution on a smaller tv or monitor look better, because theres more pixels in a smaller space?
Does the camera sensor make a difference in 4k frame resolution and quality? meaning if I took a 4k video with a 24.2MP seniors vs 42.2MP sensor and i extracted a frame from each, will the frame resolution be different?
Get ready for 8k
its here
Good description. I don't watch TV, so I don't care, but good to know.
The screens are really cool this person I know has a 4K Monitor and it is really crisp and clear images. Altough I think it is high quality , there is not a lot of 4K things to watch yet IMO
Thanks for sharing these information
Thanks for watching
3:01 Ppi stands for pixels per inch. Not 1080 pixles width
Thank you young man for this explanation.
*watching video about 4k on 144p*
You're a Good Teacher and stuff,,, but After 1080p,,,, I thought there was a 1920 FHD / FULL HD???? What is that????
so what's 1440p?
I have the galaxy s7 and when I look up 4k videos the highest resolution I can watch is 1080p60 but the highest screen resolution setting I have is 1440p.
Thanks for sharing, great info..Just wondering what 4K is, I'm always seeing in some travel videos..I checked my camera not knowing that I have 4K video cam..🙂
There is no question about 4K displays, the question is - HOW CAN A 4K TV PROCESS A STANDARD TV BROADCAST SINCE THERE IS NO 4K BROADCAST YET. CAN A 4K DISPLAY PROCESS AND ORDINARY HD SIGNAL?
Jim Davis yea ofc. It could display the lesser signal. But the vice versa is not possible
Thank you dude... my room 5x5 meter what size of TV suitable for my room ? 55” or 65 “ inches?
Actually 8k is coming out this 2019 ❤️
Who else is here after one direction's 4k video of wmyb??
new 4k UHD 50 inch tv coming tomorrow wanted to know how it is thanks man
Thank's, my tv samsung q90r , when I play videos from you tube, on "4k", the video stop.... !!!!, so if I down one resolution... "look ok". .. the internet is the faster
? So can medea sure I watching 4k content???
Excellent explanation 🤝
thanks for watching
how come 4 times 1080 comes to 3800? seems like another scam. also usually in terms of resolution specially on youtube you will see as 2160p so still they use vertical pixels.
Great Explanation! Thanks for sharing!
Can anyone please explain to me, is 4K all about the video/content quality that we watch, meaning that once someone creates a 4K video/movie anyone can watch it on any kinds of screens, Laptop, TV, Tablet and phone, etc. Or it’s about the screens, Laptop, TV, Tablet and phone, etc that we use, meaning we need 4K capabled screens to be able to watch a 4K video or it’s about the both above, meaning we need both the 4K created videos/Films and 4k capabled screen 📺 to watch a 4K video?
Thank you all!
I was 13 when dis came out lmao
Great video, that's for expanding in a simple fashion. We old folks get it!!!!
I still use my 32" 1080p for my 2nd monitor.
Dude there are even SOME 16K MONITORS
It was very helpful for me, thanks.
i have a 4k lg gaming monitor which is super grate for displaying 4k content.
In 2021 when 8k is the thing
Okay So 4K is 4K Pixels. I Remember The First Time I heard the Word Pixels it was on the T.V. Show REBOOT. And The Pixels looked like Pixies.
Wow. I just barely got a 4KTV only because I passed my good working old HDTV to my parents. Just realized that 4K content is a rare find. Just because you have a 4K tv doesn't mean what your watching is 4K...
Really enjoyed this video
you can watch some videos on youtube in 4k right now depending on your computer screen quality
sean lye Yup I definitely need to get a 4K monitor soon
I'm in the future 2018 broadcast is not even broadcasting at 60 frames per second in 1080p much less 4K the human eye can't even notice between 1080P and 4K
how do i check what the size p for my tv is i have a hdtv
I just got a 55"inch 4k smart Samsung t.v and it's pretty good im not sure I've seen a 8k yet but must be nice
Really explained well
Well explained.Thanks.
How to use a smart 4k us tv in a 220 volt country?
Car battery 🤣
Here in 2020 wondering if I should buy one for the PS5
2:21 4000 pixels wide! Cool!!
what is the world K meant?
**FACEPALM**
It's nothing new about 4K resolution, not in 2020 and not back in 2014.
And it is certainly does not have ROUGHLY 4000 pixels. It has exactly 4096 pixels horizontally.
This video only needed to be a minute or less.
Will Roku Ultra work on a tv that is not 4K?
Thanks for the explanation.
you're welcome
who els pause the video to get a better look at the old tv and burst out laughing!!!
Excellent!
Wish he would play original star wars or something on 4k uhd compare to blu ray or on Disney plus
i dont know anything about 4k lately ... my youtube username is 4kfluffy now ... cause why i put the name like this? Because i follow @4kpapi on instagram .. im a biggest fans ! And he is youtuber ... his youtube is The Royalty Family ..
Thanks, bro! :)
Thanks buddy nice video..
Excellent explain
THANK YOU
It’s 2020 and I just bought my first 4k tv and here I am tryna understand wtf did I buy
Great explanation!
thanks
After a few weeks I don’t realize the 4K anymore it feels like a 1080p.
wonders of the brain