Sharp Unveils The AQUOS Beyond 4K Ultra HD TV; The Highest Resolution TV Available!

Sharp has just announced the 2015 AQUOS 4K Ultra HD TV line-up, and this includes the highest resolution TV! Not only does they have the highest resolution, but they are also quadrupling the number of 4K UHD TVs that they offer, ranging form 43-inches to 80-inch screen sizes!

The Beyond 4K Ultra HD TV, uses the Quattron technologies which allows them to have 66 million sub pixels. With more sub pixels, you get a TV that is beginning to approach the quality of 8K. It has more than 42 million more sub pixels than standard 4K Ultra HD and delivers 167% greater resolution than a regular 4K UHD television. It features Sharp’s Revelation UpScaler technology which can upscale and make content look great, whether it’s HD or 4K UHD content. The Beyond 4K Ultra HD TV will be available in an 80-inch size and will be landing in late 2015.

Next up we have the three new series of the Sharp AQUOS 4K Ultra HD TVs! All of these televisions will incorporate the newest 4K specifications, including a quad core processer, H.265 and VP9, an all new codec that will playback 4K content in its native form. The UB30 are the entry level products in the AQUOS 4k Ultra HD TVs. They will be offering these in 43”, 50”, 55”, and 65”  screen sizes at prices starting under $750. They will have at least 3 HDMIs and 2 USB port, plus it will feature SmartCentral 3.0. The UB30 will be landing in the Spring and will start at under $750. The UE30 series, includes Sharp’s first 80-inch 4K Ultra HD TV, as well as a 60-inch and 70-inch. The UH30 Series is the flagship of this line, it features a 70-inch Class model in this series is expected to feature THX 4K certification. Both the UH30 and UE30 will be running SmartCentral 4.0 and it is based on Android TV. This will allow you to have your own user accounts on the TV and have a very nice portfolio of content you can stream. In fact you can view the streaming content and your regular TV content on the same interface. You can even control SmartCentral 4.0 via an application your mobile phone.

Overall, Sharps new line of televisions continues to push innovation further. They will begin shipping 4K UHD models to retailers nationwide in Spring 2015. Stay Tuned To NJTechReviews For More Coverage Of The 2015 Consumer Electronics Show!

Press Release

SHARP® GOES BEYOND 4K WITH THE HIGHEST RESOLUTION TV

Sharp’s 4K Ultra HD TV offering quadruples with 2015 AQUOS line-up

LAS VEGAS, NV (January 5, 2014) – Today at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show, Sharp unveiled its 2015 AQUOS 4K Ultra HD TV line-up, quadrupling the number of 4K UHD TVs offered across seven screen sizes, ranging from 43” (42.5” diag.) to 80” (diag.) Class screen sizes. The new 4K lineup will include the AQUOS Beyond 4K Ultra HD TV, the highest resolution TV available in 2015.

“Sharp’s display technologies shape the TV industry,” said Jim Sanduski, President, Sharp Electronics Marketing Company of America. “Our 2015 AQUOS 4K Ultra HD TV line delivers our finest picture quality, most beautiful designs and advanced Smart TV features.”

The Highest Resolution UHD TV

The Beyond 4K Ultra HD TV, the highest resolution TV, combines Sharp’s proprietary pixel splitting and QuattronTM technologies, resulting in 66 million subpixels, 42 million more than standard 4K Ultra HD. With more subpixels, this TV delivers 167% greater resolution than traditional 4K UHD and begins to approach 8K. Sharp’s next generation RevelationTM Upscaler unleashes the full potential of this stunning resolution, whether it’s HD or 4K UHD content.

Available in the 80” (diag.) Class screen size, the amazingly detailed picture delivers the highest standard of color and contrast. Using proprietary SPECTROSTM Rich Color Display and unique Quattron technology, which provides a billion more shades of color, this TV displays more color than any AQUOS TV before it. High Dynamic Range technology and a full array LED with local dimming provide extremely deep blacks and white whites. Additionally, the TV will display more than 100% of the Cinema Initiative (DCI) Color Space.

The Sharp AQUOS Beyond 4K Ultra HD TV will be available 2015.

Sharp AQUOS 4K Ultra HD: UB30, UE30 and UH30

In 2015 Sharp will introduce three new series of Sharp AQUOS 4K Ultra HD TVs. All 4K Ultra HD TVs will include the latest 4K specs, including a quad core processer, H.265 and VP9, an all new codec that allows 4K content to play back in its native form.

The UB30 series, the entry level 4K Ultra HD line, will offer for the first time TVs available in 43” (42.5” diag.), 50” (49.5” diag.), 55” (54.5” diag.) and 65” (64.5” diag.) Class screen sizes at prices starting under $750.

The step up, the UE30 series, includes Sharp’s first 80” (diag.) 4K Ultra HD TV, in addition to two of the most popular large screen sizes Sharp has pioneered, 60” (diag.) and 70” (69.5” diag.) Class.

The UH30 series, the flagship line, is built for the picture quality aficionado and the 70” (69.5” diag.) Class model in this series is expected to feature THX 4K certification. To earn this stamp of approval, the UH30 TVs will have passed more than 400 picture quality tests to ensure that every pixel delivers precisely the scene the director intended. The UH30 also comes equipped with SPECTROSTM Rich Color Display, which produces more vibrant and diverse color. With more shades of red and green, you experience more realistic landscapes, lush nature scenes and natural skin tones.

The UE30 and UH30 series will adopt the Android TVTM1 platform. Android TV brings together movies, apps and games from Google PlayTM, as well as helpful features like voice search and the ability to cast content from your mobile device to Sharp televisions.

These models will also include SmartCentralTM 4.0, which enables consumers to browse and search cable, satellite and streaming services from a single screen. SmartCentralTM 4.0 offers an easy- to-navigate settings and device menu and personalized accounts for each family member. Plus control and navigation are in the palm of your hand with the SmartCentralTM 4.0 mobile app. Use your tablet or smartphone to browse, search and select content without interrupting what you’re already watching.

Sharp AQUOS 4K Ultra HD UB30 Series

• 43” (42.5” diag.), 50” (49.5” diag.), 55” (54.5” diag.) and65” (64.5” diag.) Class screen sizes
• 4K Ultra HD: 4X the pixel resolution of Full HD
• RevelationTM Upscaler
• 4K Ultra HD Streaming (HEVC/h.265; VP9)
• SmartCentralTM 3.01 Android TV, Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc..

• 4K Ultra HD Specs (HDMI 2.0; HDCP 2.2)
• Local dimming (65”)
• Modern Design – ultra slim bezel, sleek stand
• Wallpaper Mode
• Quad-core processor
• 3 HDMI, 2 USB [43″ (42.5” diag.), 50″ (49.5”)]; 4 HDMI,2USB [55″ (49.5” diag.), 65” (64.5” diag.) Class screensizes], optical audio output, Wi-Fi
• MSRP 43” Class LC43UB30U: $749.99
• MSRP 50” Class LC50UB30U: $999.99
• MSRP 55” Class LC55UB30U: $1,199.99
• MSRP 65” ClassLC65UB30U: $2,299.99Sharp AQUOS 4K Ultra HD UE30 Series

• 60” (diag.), 70” (69.5” diag.), 80” Class screen sizes
• 4K Ultra HD: 4X the pixel resolution of Full HD
• RevelationTM Upscaler
• 4K Ultra HD Streaming (HEVC/h.265; VP9)
• AquoMotionTM 480
• AquoDimmingTM
• SmartCentralTM 4.0
• Android TV platform
• 4K Ultra HD Specs (HDMI 2.0; HDCP 2.2)
• 70″ (69.5” diag.) has 16% more screen area than a 65″(64.5” diag.) Class; 80″ (diag.) has 50% more screen area than a 65″ (64.5” diag.) Class TV

• Modern Design – ultra slim bezel,
• Dual Stand Placement Options (70”
• Wallpaper Mode
• Quad-core processor
• 4 HDMI, 3 USB, Wi-Fi
• MSRP 60” Class LC60UE30: $1,999.99
• MSRP 70” Class LC70UE30: $2,799.99
• MSRP 80” Class LC80UE30: $5,399.99

Sharp AQUOS 4K Ultra HD UH30 Series

• 70” (69.5” diag.) and 80” (diag.) Class Screen Sizes
• THX4K-Certified Picture Quality (THX certification pending70” (69.5” diag.) only
• SPECTROSTM Rich Color Display
• RevelationTM Upscaler
• 4K Ultra HD Streaming (HEVC/h.265; VP9)
• 4K Ultra HD Specs (HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2)
• AquoMotionTM 960
• AquoDimmingTM
• SmartCentralTM 4.0
• Android TV platform

• 70″ (69.5”) diag. has 16% more screen area than a 65″ (64.5” diag.) Class.; 80″ (diag.) has 50% more screen area than a 65″ Class
• Modern Design – ultra slim bezel, sleek stand
• Dual Stand Placement Options
• Wallpaper Mode
• Quad-core processor
• Touchpad Remote
• 4 HDMI, 3 USB, Wi-Fi
• MSRP 70” Class LC70UH30: $3,199.99
• MSRP 80” Class LC80UH30: $5,999.99

Sharp will be shipping 4K UHD models to retailers nationwide in Spring 2015.