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Buying a 4K TV for PS4K thread!
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eternalcircle
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I received an email this morning that said Best Buy is doing a 1-day shopping event this Saturday. One of the highlights of the sale is that you can save 200-700 dollars on select Samsung 4k models. One of the pictures shown is for the KS8000, which I've been wanting to buy.
The only thing is... this model is already on sale a couple of hundred dollars off this week. Does this mean it will be even an extra couple hundred off on Saturday? On the email, it said the deals are good for Saturday only... if that's the case, I'd jump and buy a KS8000 this weekend. But it seems too good to be true. Like maybe it's the price that it's already on sale for. Any thoughts? Anyone get the same email?
The only thing is... this model is already on sale a couple of hundred dollars off this week. Does this mean it will be even an extra couple hundred off on Saturday? On the email, it said the deals are good for Saturday only... if that's the case, I'd jump and buy a KS8000 this weekend. But it seems too good to be true. Like maybe it's the price that it's already on sale for. Any thoughts? Anyone get the same email?
Aztechnology
Member
I've heard Samsung has a newsletter sign-up offer that pops up an offers 20% off. Do you know if that's true? Would bring the 40KU6290 under $300 which I would grab for console alone as a stop over until a worthy reasonably priced 4k set is out.
RiotPelaaja
Remedy
Good choice! I got the same tv and it's amazing.
Blackthorn
"hello?" "this is vagina"
Annoyed at the stand on the KS8000 (KS7000 here in the UK). There's no possible way that's going to fit on my TV stand and I'm not going to buy an enormous stand just to house it.
Very close to pulling the trigger of the 43" Sony XD80, either that or just ride out 1080p until proper HDR isn't so costly since I'm far more interested in that than a resolution boost.
Very close to pulling the trigger of the 43" Sony XD80, either that or just ride out 1080p until proper HDR isn't so costly since I'm far more interested in that than a resolution boost.
mordecaii83
Member
Yeah, I'm going for another OLED myself as I use my TV for much more than gaming and I really enjoy 3D movies which Samsung doesn't offer, but for just gaming the KS8000 is really nice. I don't play too many twitch games though so the lower input lag is less important to me than picture quality.
Dee Dah Dave
Member
Pay the extra ~£100 and get the UK KS8000 with different stand, plus extras.
batman2million
Member
Where are they price matching this for $249? I think they're talking about the heinse 43 inch.
Savantcore
Unconfirmed Member
Samsung UE40KU6000 - what say you, GAF?
http://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-ue...reeview-hd-playstation-now-purcolour/p2869342
http://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-ue...reeview-hd-playstation-now-purcolour/p2869342
Thanks! Very excited for it to show up. Refreshing my email like crazy looking for shipping confirmation. Haha
It may very well be true but I haven't seen it. (I just got signed up for their emails when I made an account and then quickly disabled them.)
AnythingBut
Member
Eyeing up this very one too so eager for opinions!
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
As far as I know that's not HDR10. If you want 'proper' HDR, you'll want the KS7000 series and upwards, as far as Samsung goes.
Lag could be a factor as some have suggested, but I'd love to see a serious comparison with current firmware and HDR gaming on both. The two other major factors I've been pondering are image retention on OLED, and peak brightness which is quite a bit lower on OLED currently. If you're gaming much in daylight hours with natural light that could be an issue. If you're gaming in a pitch-black room then the perfect blacks of the OLED are a big win.
I bought a Vizio P50 the other week for $700.
There's a lot of hate on it in this thread, and I want to come out and say I don't think that's entirely justified. The remote kinda sucks, but in game mode, the input lag is not noticeable to me (console player), at least without HDR on. Once I play games in HDR, maybe my tune will change. Wait, crap, will my tune change?!? Oh no. What do I do with this TV now that it's out of the return period?
There's a lot of hate on it in this thread, and I want to come out and say I don't think that's entirely justified. The remote kinda sucks, but in game mode, the input lag is not noticeable to me (console player), at least without HDR on. Once I play games in HDR, maybe my tune will change. Wait, crap, will my tune change?!? Oh no. What do I do with this TV now that it's out of the return period?
piccio_ssl
Member
Yep I'd love a comparison as well.
The price difference is not that big after all for the 65 inch.
Gaming and Movies/Tv shows are my main priorities, with more time spent on watching stuff actually.
I remember reading somewhere that peak brightness for OLEDs shouldn't really be directly compared with LCD?
i have it (40") and i'm very satisfied
it doesn't support HDR10 though
Good enough for PS4 Pro?
piccio_ssl
Member
yes, if missing out proper HDR doesn't bother you
plus, it is a very cheap set ( i've paid it 449), and it has great input response when in game mode
http://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/ku6300
1080p @ 60Hz : 19.8 ms
1080p With Interpolation : 109.9 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode : 122.4 ms
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 : 36.7 ms
4k @ 60Hz : 20.4 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 : 36.7 ms
4k @ 60Hz + HDR : 20.4 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + HDR : 36.7 ms
Definitely not if you're trying to sell someone an OLED TV? ;-) Our eyes really are very adaptable, meaning that contrast ratio is absolutely the most important thing about the perceived quality of the image. Your pupils will simply open up to let more light in with a lower peak brightness in your field of view.
... but in a brightly lit room the limitation can become much more apparent. Reflections on the screen and objects surrounding your television can be bright enough to become a real problem. Whereas the insane peak brightness of some modern LCDs reflections are less of an issue, and brightly lit surroundings are well matched to the overall brighter image.
AnythingBut
Member
Do all 3 hdmi inputs run those specs or just 1 or 2 of them do you know?
piccio_ssl
Member
probably all of the 3, because i have the xbox one plugged in hdmi 2 and outside of gaming mode, gears 4 and forza horizon 3 were pretty much unplayable
still have to try hdmi 3 with the wii u
hdmi 1 is the only one that has hdmi uhd color ( HDR )
AnythingBut
Member
Hmmmm, was intending to use it for the pro and pc, but maybe having hdr on only 1 hdmi input might kill the deal for me.
Cheers for replying tho.
styl3s
Member
I have the P55 for my computer because it's a pretty damn good PC 4k TV and supports 120hz in 1080 but the hate comes from the input lag.
It's fucking terrible with HDR on. It's embarrassingly bad.
Quick Mustard
Member
There are a lot of threads I could scan through and try to come to some sort of answer, but I thought I'd simply find one and ask.
What right now, as a UK dweller, is the best TV to buy for 4K HDR for the PS4 Pro in the 32" to 49" range?
I know, I know, I'm being incredibly lazy and could just read a few threads and posts, but there seems to be a lot of different opinions, ranging from the Sony TV's to the Samsung TVs.
So I'd just like to know what the best one is and where the cheapest to get it from in the UK.
What right now, as a UK dweller, is the best TV to buy for 4K HDR for the PS4 Pro in the 32" to 49" range?
I know, I know, I'm being incredibly lazy and could just read a few threads and posts, but there seems to be a lot of different opinions, ranging from the Sony TV's to the Samsung TVs.
So I'd just like to know what the best one is and where the cheapest to get it from in the UK.
Drama Zed Nod
Member
UK Gafer here.
What's the difference between the UE55KS8000 (£1,549.00) and the UE55KS7000(£1,299.00)
I've had a look at the specs and nothing is jumping out to me. What would i be paying the extra £250 for?
What's the difference between the UE55KS8000 (£1,549.00) and the UE55KS7000(£1,299.00)
I've had a look at the specs and nothing is jumping out to me. What would i be paying the extra £250 for?
The S8000 has better local dimming and better speakers. The general consensus is that it's not worth the extra cash.
Anybody?
The panels are pretty much identical apart from the curve obviously.
Worth noting that John Lewis is selling KS7000 for £1099 so Richer Sounds have followed suit. John Lewis offer is active until 28/11.
Darryl M R
Member
I wonder how likely a new OLED 4k TV with a low input lag will be shown at CES and available during Q1 2017
Usually after March.
Superbowl week is basically when they start doing semi-clearance on current year models.
Normally around April.
Darryl M R
Member
Going to enjoy that nice 1080p PS4Pro to wait until CES then. If nothing good comes out then I'll probably pick up the Samsung one.
I should be looking for a TV with OLED, 4K and HDR correct? Of course a low input lag would be great but that would't be known until after mass production right?
X800D at 43" is the best below 49". The price and the features are solid. Slghtly more than Samsung and LG series but for features much better at this size.
Do give us impressions when you get a chance, I'm eyeing the KS8000 (49") personally.
Quick Mustard
Member
Brilliant thank you.
On a related topic, for anyone that help me as I'm at my wits end googing this.
I currently have this TV:
http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/televisions/uhd-tvs/UE40JU6000KXXU
40" JU6000 6 Series Flat UHD Smart LED TV
Now, I knew when I bought it, it wasnt HDR and thats fine. But what I am worried about is if this TV can perform 60 fps at 4K with the PS4 Pro, or will it be limited to 30fps due to the refresh rate.
I've found some sort of answers googling, but nothing concrete.
I have also emailed Samsung Support to ask them as well.
If it doesnt, then at least I know and I can look to getting a new one sooner with HDR as opposed to waiting till after Christmas, but the last thing I want is to be limited to 30fps with the Pro, because that will suck.
kylecoley182
Banned
Okay guys I need 4K HDR 40 inch TV any ideas?
I'm not used to looking for tvs lol
I'm not used to looking for tvs lol
Better yet, it's the same price through the Samsung website and Discover has a 10% cash back online Samsung purchases. Drops it down to $1260. Gaaahhhhh.
kylecoley182
Banned
Aztechnology
Member
Yea I guess some were. Others were talking about stacking a discover deal of 12% additionally off. So at PC Richard's it's $330 - $25, then an additional 12% so I guess it ends up being just under 270 but they didn't state as much until later.
Still I think I'm going to grab this. I wonder if Best Buy would be willing to match that additional 25 off. I don't mind spending an extra 30 or so for peace of mind in returning it easily if there's issues.