To know if your TV is 4k or not, you need to check it on the user manual or information on your TV. If unable to find it, then go-to online and check it. Use the serial number to find it. Sometimes you can find it by playing UHD content on your TV. Learn more about the methods by going through this article.
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What is 4k in TV?
Commonly 4k means 4000 pixels in linear; the resolution would be 3840 x 2160. 4k TVs are also called UHD TVs which means Ultra High Definition TVs. The Resolutions that denote your TV is 4k are,
- 3840 × 2160
- 4096 x 2160
It always comes in a 16:9 aspect ratio. Also, read Find IP and MAC Address on LG TV
How do I know if my TV is 4k From User Manual?
You will get a TV User Manual along with your TV when you purchase it. You can find all the information regarding your TV in this Manual. The information on the resolution of your TV can be found in the Device Information or Specifications section of your user manual.
If you find that the resolution information to be 3840 × 2160 or 4096 x 2160, then your TV is a 4k TV.
How to get Information on TV on the TV itself?
To find information on the resolution of your TV with the help of details available on the TV itself, then go through the process,
- Go to your TV settings.
- Now select the option Support.
- Choose About This TV.
Here you can find all the information about your TV along with the type of screen your TV has.
How do I know if my TV is 4k Using Serial Number? (eg. Samsung TV)
You can find the serial number on the back side of your TV. You can see 11 to 14 characters mixed in the alphabet and numbers arranged above the bar code. For different TV models, the serial number differs, and to know if your TV is 4k, go through this,
Samsung TV 2008 to 2016 Models:
These models of Samsung TV have an 11-digit serial number and come in nine groups, for example, UE45JU7500W which can be grouped in 9 groups like U-E-45-J-U-7-5-00-W here the fifth group indicates the type of screen your TV as if it is
- H means Full HD
- U means UHD
- S means SUHD
If it is U or S, then your TV is a 4k TV.
Samsung TV LED Series Models:
The number of digits found in the serial number is 14 digits, and they come in eleven groups, for example, UE55RU7300GLXU, which is grouped as, U-E-55-R-U-7-3-00-G-L-XU. In the fifth group, if you see,
- M means HD (2017models)
- N means HD (2018+ models)
- U means UHD
- S means SUHD
If it is U or S, then your TV is a 4k TV.
Samsung TV QLED Models:
Here you can find the serial number to have 13 or 14 characters grouped as 9 groups. For example, QE55Q70FBGXZA is grouped as Q-E-55-Q70-F-B-G-X-ZA. Here in the fourth (4th) group, you can find the QLED Series resolution, which are,
- Q6
- Q60 (4k)
- Q70 (4k)
- Q80 (8k)
- Q90 (8k)
- Q950 (8k)
- Q900 (8k)
If you find it to be Q60 or Q70, then your Samsung TV has a 4k resolution.
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How to Check TV Details Online? (eg. Samsung)
To know if your Samsung TV has UHD or not, by using the details available online, go through the following,
- On any device with an updated browser and internet, visit https://www.samsung.com.
- At the top of the web page, near the Samsung Logo, select the TV & AV option.
- Under the New & Featured or TVs section, select the All TVs option.
- On your left side of the screen, you can find the filter menu.
- On the Filter menu under the Type section, you can select the UHD TV option and find all the TVs under it.
- You can also select the Resolution section and select Crystal UHD, QLED 4k and Ultra HD 4k.
After filtering, if you find your TV in these sections, then your TV is a UHD TV.
How to Test if your TV is 4k or not by Playing 4k content?
You can test whether your TV is UHD or not by playing a video with a 4k resolution. To do soo, go through the steps,
- Go to YouTube on your TV.
- Play any video at 4k resolution.
If you find that the pixels get broken, then your TV is not a UHD resolution TV. If it plays well, then your TV is a 4k TV.
The End
With the simple methods and steps given here, you can find if your TV is 4k or not. The best way would be to find it on your user manual are going to the TV information page on your TV itself. If you still can’t find what your TV resolution is, then call an expert from the TV producer to do it for you.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How Can I Find out if my TV is 4k?
If you have bought a TV and want to know whether it is a UHD TV or not, you need to follow these to find it,
- Information from the user manual.
- Information on TV.
- Check Serial Number.
- Check TV details online.
- Play 4k content on TV.
Which is better to buy, 4k or 8k TV?
If you want in-depth image quality, you can go for 8k resolution TVs. But you must have the required condition for an 8k TV streaming, such as a high-speed internet connection and content with 8k resolution.