A standard Blu-ray player can only play standard Blu-ray discs in Full HD (or FHD) 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, while you’ll need a 4K Blu-ray player if you want to view 4K (aka UHD or Ultra HD) discs in 3,840 x 2,160 resolution. This might seem obvious, but the playback resolution sets the two apart.
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The likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have come a long way, but the difference in picture and sound quality between the latest 4K HDR discs and even the best-quality streaming services is still significant.ĤK Blu-ray players have admittedly become more niche due to the convenience of 4K HDR streaming, but it's well worth buying one because of the enhanced quality alone. You might be wondering whether a 4K Blu-ray player is worth it now that most streaming services are available in 4K.