I Upgraded to a 4K 120Hz Smart TV and I Can\’t Stop Watching
After toying with an FHD TV for a while, I finally upgraded to a QLED 4K 120Hz TV (55-inch TCL C728) in 2022, and my viewing experience improved tenfold. If you’re considering upgrading that old TV, here are some of the main benefits I’ve noticed since upgrading to my current TV.
Improved visual clarity and detail
The first and most obvious area I noticed a huge improvement in is picture quality. From the resolution numbers alone, it’s clear that a 2160p TV will deliver better image quality than a 1080p TV. To put this in perspective, the change from an FHD TV to a 4K TV results in four times the resolution (or four times the number of pixels). That means sharper images and detailed visuals.
As someone who occasionally watches entertainment content, from YouTube videos to movies and TV shows on Netflix (currently one of the best streaming services for 4K content), I can tell you that there is a day and night difference in picture quality. Content is more detailed, and images are sharper across all types of content.
Smooth Motion with 120Hz Refresh Rate
I bought my TCL C728 because it offers 4K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate support. For those who don’t know, refresh rate means how many times the display refreshes the image per second (in this case, 120 times per second). With twice the refresh rate compared to my old FHD TV, watching fast-moving content has never been so good.
The TV delivers smooth motion with a 120Hz refresh rate, which is ideal for fast-moving content and scenes. Some of the use cases where this high refresh rate comes in handy is when I\’m watching Formula 1 or football. Still, the same applies to other sports and entertainment content with fast-paced scenes like action movies.
Better viewing experience with HDR support
High Dynamic Range, or HDR for short, is another feature on my 4K TV that has made watching content a pleasure. But what is HDR? In a nutshell, HDR enhances video quality by expanding the range between the darkest blacks and the brightest whites. In short, it improves the color and contrast of images.
There are different standards of HDR, but my TV only supports two: HDR10 and Dolby Vision (here\’s a comparison between Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG). With HDR support, images on the TV pop (with more vibrant and realistic colors), the overall contrast is better, and there is better detail in both shadows and highlights. Put all of this together, and movie nights have never been the same.
Personalized smart features
My current TV has several smart features that my previous TV didn’t have. First, it runs Google TV OS, which means I get to experience personalized recommendations on the home screen before I go into any streaming service or entertainment app. One of the main benefits of Google TV is that it shows content across different entertainment platforms on the home screen for easy discovery.
So, whichever service I use, the TV helps me. Plus, with Google TV, I can discover other movies and TV shows I like from different entertainment services. It also supports voice input through Google Assistant for hands-free control, so I can use my voice to control the TV.
Upgrading from an FHD to a 4K 120Hz TV has improved my viewing experience significantly. I\’ve noticed better picture quality thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate, smoother motion in fast-paced content, and realistic colors thanks to HDR support. In addition, my TV includes several personalized features that have improved my overall viewing experience.