How 4K Blu-ray's picture and sound quality compares to streaming services: the trade talks a lot about intentions. Everyday use looks different, and that is exactly why the numbers are worth a look..
How 4K Blu-ray’s picture and sound quality compares to streaming services looked unremarkable on paper. In practice, three details tell a different story.
The overall direction is clear, even where the individual figures are not.
Price and term
The detail that separates the entries is rarely the one that is advertised.
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Performance in the test
The commercial question is settled by the second year, not the first. Every entry looks different once that is taken into account.
The difference in detail
When the next round of numbers arrives, these are the entries that will move.
Our verdict
The practical conclusion of this comparison is on one line.
For the bill, what counts is prices change regularly. The assessment of performance does not.
This article draws on reporting from whathifi. Read the original coverage for the full account.
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Interesting results, although I wonder about the sample size here.
Read this twice and it answered most of my questions about setup and compatibility.
I would be curious to see a follow-up after the next firmware update.
Agreed on that point, it was exactly my experience too.
This matches my own experience after switching providers last year.
Fair point, though for most European households the difference is minimal.
Read this twice and it answered most of my questions about setup and compatibility.
I would be curious to see a follow-up after the next firmware update.
Same here, it made the decision much easier.
Been testing a few of these options and the latency difference is noticeable on evening peak.
Same here, it made the decision much easier.
Same here, it made the decision much easier.
Fair point, though for most European households the difference is minimal.