In light of the widespread adoption of 4K televisions, the rising availability of native 4K content for subscribers from streaming juggernauts, and the impending release of 8K models, let’s examine two terminology that have fast come to be used interchangeably: 4K and UHD (Ultra High Definition).
Although a casual viewer might think that 4K and Ultra High Definition are identical, the two are actually quite distinct (even though manufacturers have been using them interchangeably).
Should I get UHD or 4K?
The average viewer won’t notice much of a difference between buying a 4K or UHD TV since both offer excellent resolution. However, if having the highest possible picture clarity is essential to you, you’ll want to look for a 4K unit that displays at 4,096 x 2,160.
Although this falls short of “real” 4K, UHD resolution is frequently bumped up to 4K for the sake of clarity. However, a 4,096 x 2,160 display resolution actually shows more texture and detail than UHD.