What is 4K? The Beginner's Guide to 4K

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  • What is 4K? 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 CZcams 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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Komentáře • 483

  • @sprig6043
    @sprig6043 Před 5 lety +241

    Just realized this is 2014 I'm researching 4k now in 2018 wtf 🤯

  • @michaelalucard7532
    @michaelalucard7532 Před 4 lety +68

    Who else is just watching this in 2019? Nice work Andy

  • @ShinGodzilla-hc7ru
    @ShinGodzilla-hc7ru Před 5 lety +110

    2014: everything will be in 4K soon!
    2019: not everything is in 4K yet but we’ll go ahead and make 8K

    • @1punchman696
      @1punchman696 Před 4 lety +7

      2020: Why isn't anyone buying 8k

    • @danram247
      @danram247 Před 4 lety +9

      I know right? I just barely got a 4K TV and realized...wait where's all the 4K content? 🤷‍♂️

    • @irregulargamer1352
      @irregulargamer1352 Před 4 lety +5

      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.

    • @SQUIDWORD15
      @SQUIDWORD15 Před 2 lety

      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.

    • @JushBJJ
      @JushBJJ Před 2 lety

      @@SirSaturnine8008 wtf do you mean lol

  • @SirChivalRegal
    @SirChivalRegal Před 3 lety +6

    Very informative video. I like the historical progression explained too. Helps to keep track of things.

  • @RaphaelaLaurean
    @RaphaelaLaurean Před 8 lety +22

    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.

    • @aslye
      @aslye  Před 8 lety +2

      Thanks for watching!

    • @martinjr9199
      @martinjr9199 Před 8 lety

      +Andy Slye hi then 4k is stronger than 1400p

    • @fatar18
      @fatar18 Před rokem +1

      @@aslye 2022 just watched it 👍🏻🤣🤣

  • @EyPapi0429
    @EyPapi0429 Před 8 lety +42

    Very good job at explaining 4K Andy.

  • @pianistjanet
    @pianistjanet Před 5 lety +5

    Hi Andy, Thank you for explaining 4K so clearly. Awesome job!!

  • @cir.2042
    @cir.2042 Před 6 lety +3

    These kinds of old tech videos are time machines! 😍

  • @wendyrhodes5204
    @wendyrhodes5204 Před rokem +1

    You are so fun to watch. You're so happy and excited, I swear you are vaping in between takes.

  • @alphaprinters9765
    @alphaprinters9765 Před 3 lety +1

    Best beginner explanation video to the 4k stuff...and i like your style too.

  • @DataAnalyticsIreland
    @DataAnalyticsIreland Před 4 lety +3

    Just watched this in 2020! Great video and explanation, thanks for sharing as looking to do more video in higher quality imaging!

  • @chirrutimwe2547
    @chirrutimwe2547 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks! Helpful even in 2019 and even though I am still happy with the old fashioned tv with no hd at all. :)

  • @akadotslash
    @akadotslash Před 4 lety +1

    I just bought ny first 4K TV. It is now 2020. Great video mate

  • @eva2004_
    @eva2004_ Před 4 lety +49

    Me after the 1D 4K music video😁

  • @hoticemac
    @hoticemac Před 5 lety +1

    Lovely video. You go right to the point and explain them very well. Kudos!!

  • @ewenchan1239
    @ewenchan1239 Před rokem

    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.

  • @warsthunder
    @warsthunder Před 7 lety +2

    Thanks....you truly gave me the meaning of 4k!

  • @MsSECT
    @MsSECT Před 4 lety +6

    Watching this because of 10 years of 1D, confused the difference of 4k with the original video

  • @jean-francoisbadje8777
    @jean-francoisbadje8777 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank u so much for this meaning, I got it now

  • @lizndegwa4021
    @lizndegwa4021 Před 5 lety +2

    Omg and I 5 years later. Thank you so much. Completely demystified.

  • @faraimpasi8488
    @faraimpasi8488 Před 4 lety

    Thank you dear mate for a balanced honest review. I am going to buy 2 of these tomorrow but the 58" not the 55''.

  • @carloscrodgers3028
    @carloscrodgers3028 Před 5 lety

    Great Explanation! Thanks for sharing!

  • @crissy8997
    @crissy8997 Před 5 lety +1

    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.

  • @srivatsaa.r.9936
    @srivatsaa.r.9936 Před 5 lety

    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

  • @johnk125
    @johnk125 Před 4 lety

    It was very helpful for me, thanks.

  • @petebetancourt7374
    @petebetancourt7374 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for explaining because I was also lost with this 4K

  • @protectorofillinois3
    @protectorofillinois3 Před 8 lety

    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 :-)

  • @RanksProductionsGe
    @RanksProductionsGe Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing these information

    • @aslye
      @aslye  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for watching

  • @supersaiyan2391
    @supersaiyan2391 Před 6 lety +63

    And im still struggling to buy a ps3 smh

    • @ajdeleon4263
      @ajdeleon4263 Před 6 lety +3

      Oliver Horvath how much is ps3 tbh? Just get a job and problem solved

    • @elbug84
      @elbug84 Před 6 lety +5

      i got mine at a pawnshop for like 70 bucks with games and controllers... I recommend Skyrim game.

    • @BrotherColombo
      @BrotherColombo Před 4 lety

      you really made me lough
      i was expecting something else but u talked totally different

    • @yessuhdudee5074
      @yessuhdudee5074 Před 4 lety

      Lol 😂😂😂 this comment

  • @alveebabu
    @alveebabu Před 9 lety +12

    excellent explain bro :D

  • @BigTruckingDreams
    @BigTruckingDreams Před 3 lety +1

    1:56 "No sir'ie"
    😂😂😂
    *someone* been watching too much Jim Carry, LOL

  • @ethos79
    @ethos79 Před 4 lety

    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?

  • @abdullahageely4153
    @abdullahageely4153 Před 4 lety

    Thank you dude... my room 5x5 meter what size of TV suitable for my room ? 55” or 65 “ inches?

  • @arvindlakshmikanth9477

    Well explained.Thanks.

  • @nelsonbellamy3778
    @nelsonbellamy3778 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent explanation 🤝

    • @aslye
      @aslye  Před 5 lety

      thanks for watching

  • @catherinetallis7756
    @catherinetallis7756 Před 3 lety

    Thank you young man for this explanation.

  • @TamerRagheb
    @TamerRagheb Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks buddy nice video..

  • @arebakken1702
    @arebakken1702 Před 8 lety +1

    helped me alot

  • @MO-key
    @MO-key Před 8 lety +1

    thx very helpful

  • @deesh620
    @deesh620 Před 5 lety

    Excellent explain

  • @reptify1259
    @reptify1259 Před 6 lety

    new 4k UHD 50 inch tv coming tomorrow wanted to know how it is thanks man

  • @bwalyakauseni6218
    @bwalyakauseni6218 Před 5 lety

    Really enjoyed this video

  • @stephanierobillos9040

    First time hearing about 4k display in 2022. I was shocked when you said "2014"-- Real Back to The Future moment right there.

  • @perkiewitthelean751
    @perkiewitthelean751 Před 3 lety

    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!

  • @josetterobinson-eaton1391

    Great video, that's for expanding in a simple fashion. We old folks get it!!!!

  • @unimode1
    @unimode1 Před 9 lety +1

    great made video! Thanks !

    • @aslye
      @aslye  Před 9 lety

      Rob Hill thanks for watching!

  • @nicholasring3421
    @nicholasring3421 Před 8 lety +1

    thanks 4 the info, now i know!

  • @shenaldimitrydaniel961
    @shenaldimitrydaniel961 Před 8 lety +1

    thanks bro

  • @TravellersVlogGlobetrotter

    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..🙂

  • @mageshjaganathan7066
    @mageshjaganathan7066 Před 4 lety

    Really explained well

  • @stevestone5569
    @stevestone5569 Před 5 lety

    So funny and informative! Thanks LOL

  • @kellyhuang4334
    @kellyhuang4334 Před 8 lety +1

    Excellent!

  • @conscience2370
    @conscience2370 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the explanation.

    • @aslye
      @aslye  Před 6 lety

      you're welcome

  • @Jarhead6
    @Jarhead6 Před 9 lety

    thanks for the info bro!

    • @aslye
      @aslye  Před 9 lety +1

      Jarhead6 no prob!

  • @sdobbi7611
    @sdobbi7611 Před 5 lety

    Great explanation!

  • @shrichandxalxo4261
    @shrichandxalxo4261 Před 8 lety +1

    thanks a lot

  • @basrahg.250
    @basrahg.250 Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much

  • @dvd2_
    @dvd2_ Před 6 lety

    how do i check what the size p for my tv is i have a hdtv

  • @oragontv
    @oragontv Před 5 lety

    Thats big help, thank you...

    • @aslye
      @aslye  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for watching

  • @borderboy7252
    @borderboy7252 Před 4 lety

    Well explained .

  • @FurryMurry7
    @FurryMurry7 Před 8 lety +1

    Thanks, bro! :)

  • @sparkle4333
    @sparkle4333 Před 4 lety +34

    Who’s here after the release of One Direction’s 4k song ?

  • @nom5205
    @nom5205 Před 6 lety

    Thanks !! well done.
    cheers

  • @sbasu2009
    @sbasu2009 Před 8 lety +1

    thanks well explained andy

  • @maxkelly1388
    @maxkelly1388 Před 4 lety

    would a 4k resolution on a smaller tv or monitor look better, because theres more pixels in a smaller space?

  • @liliacoliaza9717
    @liliacoliaza9717 Před 4 lety

    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???

  • @tshepisomphulenyane3624

    Here in 2020...this video helped me understand 4k. And we have 4k✔😊

  • @ahoorapersia4698
    @ahoorapersia4698 Před rokem

    Thank you very much. Excellent 👍👍❤❤

  • @Broabeluciano
    @Broabeluciano Před 6 lety

    Good stuff

  • @starbrand3726
    @starbrand3726 Před 7 lety +10

    Now, it's almost 2017 and 4K still hasn't taken off yet. It's out there, but not all that popular.

    • @manuman5319
      @manuman5319 Před 7 lety

      Star Brand just like vr

    • @lalilulelothepatriots7228
      @lalilulelothepatriots7228 Před 7 lety

      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.

    • @americanalpha7606
      @americanalpha7606 Před 6 lety +2

      Star Brand a lot of people still have no clue what 4K is, my ex girlfriend thought 4K was a boy band. 😂

    • @SicknastyFPS
      @SicknastyFPS Před 6 lety +1

      4k doesnt look good while gaming

  • @thegloriousera3828
    @thegloriousera3828 Před 3 lety

    Does it also include a weird motion in the picture?

  • @kohlgossler7083
    @kohlgossler7083 Před 5 lety

    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.

  • @bushcraftandastronomer.3775

    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!

  • @timebender874
    @timebender874 Před 9 lety

    Nice vid, thanks, also can u tell me the song from the beginning of the vid?

    • @aslye
      @aslye  Před 9 lety

      matacheandrey Thanks. The song is "Blown Away" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com

  • @Temynutempo
    @Temynutempo Před 4 lety

    Thanks man

  • @independentchannel844
    @independentchannel844 Před 4 lety

    Superb.

  • @ruchpat1
    @ruchpat1 Před 6 lety

    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

  • @godly5th
    @godly5th Před 5 lety

    3:01 Ppi stands for pixels per inch. Not 1080 pixles width

  • @Percyfaith7
    @Percyfaith7 Před rokem

    How safe for vision and over all health will it be ? Blue Light in more detail?

  • @donklaing
    @donklaing Před 6 lety

    Will Roku Ultra work on a tv that is not 4K?

  • @1dirosa1
    @1dirosa1 Před 5 lety

    I got a 21:9 3440 x 1440 100hz for GAMING and close range now that's useful!!!!

  • @John8.7
    @John8.7 Před 5 lety +1

    I still use my 32" 1080p for my 2nd monitor.

  • @renabegum3598
    @renabegum3598 Před 3 lety

    THANK YOU

  • @aditmagotra6914
    @aditmagotra6914 Před 4 lety +2

    Video :WHAT IS 4K?BEGINNERS GUIDE !!!
    VIDEO :1080p
    Me:

  • @williamclark3671
    @williamclark3671 Před 4 lety

    Hi nice video dude!

  • @anythingnice601
    @anythingnice601 Před rokem

    just drop by and saw 2014 haha how technology flies so fast and change to new level again

  • @tseringholiday
    @tseringholiday Před 5 lety

    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!

  • @jayy_dawg_928
    @jayy_dawg_928 Před 4 lety

    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

  • @lucasLucas-uh8qo
    @lucasLucas-uh8qo Před 6 lety

    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?

  • @STE7ENFOSTER
    @STE7ENFOSTER Před 2 lety

    Dude, you are fantastic! I mean!

  • @kokomo2377
    @kokomo2377 Před 4 lety +1

    Aug 26, 2019, just jumped on the bandwagon 😄

  • @normaremolado8635
    @normaremolado8635 Před 3 lety

    thanks

  • @sirpascal7491
    @sirpascal7491 Před 8 lety

    thanks men

  • @HunterMcNew
    @HunterMcNew Před 9 lety +32

    What about 1440p or 2k

  • @purplegreenredyellow
    @purplegreenredyellow Před 3 lety

    Good description. I don't watch TV, so I don't care, but good to know.

  • @fourpointzero8315
    @fourpointzero8315 Před 6 lety +7

    Get ready for 8k

  • @LindaCasey
    @LindaCasey Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for 'splainin' to this ol' lady ..

  • @jingponciano3989
    @jingponciano3989 Před 3 lety

    Can be use hard disc drive directly on that tv

  • @SaadNabil
    @SaadNabil Před 6 lety

    2:21 4000 pixels wide! Cool!!

  • @sleezybeatz
    @sleezybeatz Před 4 lety

    You're a Good Teacher and stuff,,, but After 1080p,,,, I thought there was a 1920 FHD / FULL HD???? What is that????