HDTV 4K Ultra HD UpConvert (2160p) versus Full HD (1080p) Screen Quality

Comparing a 4K Upconverted 1080p to HD 1080p

Samsung 4K 40" MU6290 Ultra HDTV
Comprehensive Unboxing and Setup

Samsung MU6290-Series 40"-Class HDR UHD Smart LED TV
6ft High Speed HDMI Cable - Black
The Samsung MU6290 Ultra HDTV
4K Color Drive: See vibrant and clear color for an experience beyond HD.
4K HDR Pro: With 4K HDR Pro, you can see a wider range of color, enabling you to better distinguish between dark to light.
Essential Black Pro: Deeper shades of black promise a more immersive viewing experience.
MR 120: Get smooth action on fast-moving content with Motion Rate 120.
4K Resolution: Four times more pixels than Full HD means you're getting four times the resolution, so you'll clearly see the difference.
UHD Upscaling: Upgrade lower resolution media to a stunning near ultra high-definition experience
Quad-Core Processor: Enjoy a fluid browsing experience and faster control
Screen Mirroring: Mirror your phone or other compatible device's screen onto the TV's screen

HDMI: Enjoy higher quality audio and video with an HDMI connection that transmits both signals over a single cable. Compatible with next generation Ultra HD Blu-ray players and HDR content decoding.
Wi-Fi: (802.11 AC).

Series: 6 Series
Type: 4K UHD TV
Screen Type: Flat Panel
Slim Type: Slim
Stand Type (Color): V-Shape(Dark Titan)
Dimming Technology: UHD Dimming
Video

Screen Size: 39.9" Measured Diagonally
Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160
Motion Rate: 120
Color: 4K Color Drive
HDR (High-Dynamic Range): 4K HDR Pro
Blacks: Essential Black Pro
Picture Engine: UHD Up-scaling
Audio

Dolby: Dolby Digital Plus w/ DTS Codec
Sound Output (RMS): 20W
Speaker Type: 2CH(Down Firing + Base Reflex)
Multiroom Link: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Wi-Fi Direct: Yes
Processor: Quad-core
Apps Platform: Smart TV with Apps and Full Web Browser
Digital Clean View: Yes
Dimming Technology: UHD Dimming
Wide Color Enhancer Plus: Yes
ConnectShare: Yes
OSD Language: English, Spanish, French
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): Yes
Closed Captioning: Yes
V-Chip: Yes
Game Mode: Yes
USB HID Support: Yes
Eco Sensor: Yes
Auto Power Off: Yes
TV to Mobile - Mirroring: Yes
Mobile to TV - Mirroring, DLNA: Yes
Inputs and Outputs
HDMI: 3
USB: 2
Ethernet: Yes
Component: 1 (Component In (Y/Pb/Pr))
Composite In (AV): 1(Common Use for Component Y)
RF In (Terrestrial/Cable Input): 1/1(Common Use for Terrestrial)/0
Digital Audio Out (Optical): 1
Audio Return Channel Support (via HDMI port): 1
RS232C: Ready
Product Size (W x H x D) Without Stand: 36.1" x 21.1" x 2.5"
Product Size (W x H x D) With Stand: 36.1" x 23.5" x 11.3"
Stand Size (WxHxD): 29.6" x 6.3" x 11.3"
Shipping Size (W x H x D): 46.3" x 25.3" x 11.3"
Product Weight Without Stand: 17 lbs
Product Weight With Stand: 19.2 lbs
Shipping Weight: 26.7 lbs
ENERGY STAR Certified: Yes
Power Supply (V): AC110-120V 50/60Hz
Typical Power Consumption: 45 W
Maximum Power Consumption: 115 W
Standby Power Consumption: 0.3 W

Digital Broadcasting: ATSC/ClearQAM
Remote: Standard Remote Controller (TM1240A)
Remote Control Battery: Yes
Mini Wall Mount Compatibility: Yes
Vesa Wall Mount Compatibility: Yes (200 x 200)

Flat TV: Yes
Smart TV: Yes
4K UHD Resolution: Yes

Specifications
Manufacturer Part Number UN40MU6290FXZA
Brand Name Samsung
Product Series 6290
Product Model UN40MU6290F
Product Name 40" Class MU6290 4K UHD TV
Product Type LED-LCD TV
Additional Product Specifications
Technical Information
Screen Size 39.9"
Backlight Technology LED
Aspect Ratio 16:9
PC Streaming Yes
Internet Access Yes
Digital Tuner ATSC
Video Signal Standard 4K UHDTV
Motion Interpolation Technology Smooth Motion Rate 120
RMS Output Power 20 W
Sound System Dolby Digital Plus
Sound System DTS Premium Sound 5.1
Network & Communication
Ethernet Yes
Wireless LAN Yes
Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of HDMI Ports 3
Power Description
Input Voltage 120 V AC
Energy & Performance
Operating Power Consumption 115 W
Energy Consumption per Year 84 kWh
Standby Power Consumption 300 mW
Maximum Resolution 3840 x 2160
Physical Characteristics
Color Dark Titan
VESA Mount Standard 200 x 200
Height 21.1"
Width 36.1"
Depth 2.5"
Height with Stand 23.50"
Width with Stand 36.10"
Depth with Stand 11.30"
Weight (Approximate) 17 lb
Weight with Stand (Approximate) 19.20 lb
DLNA Certified Yes
Energy Star Yes
Country of Origin Mexico

[warjackprime]

The screen on the right looks like it just has the contrast or brightness up higher to make it look worse.

[junewinter]

No, thank you dude. Not many 1080p vs 4k cable tv videos. I appreciate the info and time.

[kindde]

Very good point, today you are getting more for your money with smart TVs’. Yesterday’s 1080p TV era just came with better picture but don’t forget, a lighter and easier to carry package. Today, smart TVs give you all that plus much more digital features, letting you cast your smart phone, tablet and desktop computer on the television, along with video gaming built in, movies, music, pictures and internet.

[anthonysclafani]

Very helpful, finally a comparison vid that shows football. One on the right looks washed out, left one def noticeably better color and sharpness.

[patrickjustus]

The bigger the screen the lesser the pixels for 1080p, pixels are scattered but the far you are from the screen the better the image quality but so far, for me, i prefer 1080p, Most 4k Tv buyers don't even use the 2160p to its max but benefit to other technology that comes with the Tv.

[DragzFire]

This means nothing considering NFL games aren’t filmed in 4K

[conectaconecta]

I have two TVs:

SAMSUNG UNES650049 60Hz 49 inch Full HD

SAMSUNG RU7450 120hz 50 inches 4K

In games on my computer using an AMD RX Vega 56 + i7 4790 GPU, I didn't feel much of a difference between 4K and 1080P.

At 1080p it also looks great.

At 4K I noticed extremely high hardware consumption and temperatures, and didn't feel much of a difference in quality.

My 4K TV doesn't make Upscaling nice for 1080p, only at 1440p.

I prefer to stay at 1080p.

[Trelitzahit]

4:02 the Mu6290 is not 120hz, it's only native 60hz with motion rate 120..which gives the picture a "120ish" soap opera look

[timothyr.cyphers]

"A long time ago" 🤣🤣🤣😂😁
Seriously, Thanks for doing this!

[stevenranc]

The most usefull review I have found, thanks!

[rohitwagh]

I feel like he has purposely increased the brightness in FHD TV

[vicentepallamare]

2 things.
1) the pixel difference is X4 (not X2)
2) for SD content there is no force that will convince me that the 4K is better - usually the same at best...

[PV]

What will be differance between result of 4k and FHD? if i plug 4K smart TV box in fhd tv

[NerdyMeathead]

If you dont have much money. Today is the time to pick up these 1080p tvs and Hometheater recievers for next to nothing and have a home theater on the cheap.

[MODO]

I honestly don't see the difference. I have both TV's, 4K and 1080p. The only time you would see the difference would be if you play 4K content.

[samuelarriaza]

No I don't need 4K TV I'm staying with full HDTV and I'm staying with my regular Blu-ray discs with the PS4

[janniebuitendag]

Dude pixels and resolution means NOTHING if the content DOESN'T support it.

[DominatorRGX]

i think to buy 50" tv with max price 450euro, and think is worth to buy 4k ? and smart tv? because i read some time can be freeze on 4k or maybe to buy 4k without smart and just put fire stick or other tv box ?

[mikan]

So whats the diff if we have 40. Inch 1080 vs 40 inch 4k

[alexlevy]

The hustle for 4K tv is that you MUST buy a bigger screen size tv to see the differences he complains about. Just get you a 32 inch to 49/50 inch 1080p TV, Do a little fiddling by adjusting the color and contrast settings on the 1080p tv and you can't tell the difference from viewing distance. Save your money and get the 1080 HD and just watch your favorite program. Case closed !!