HDX, or high definition extra versus UHD, ultra high definition, can seem like a neck and neck competition. But as the person spending money on a TV, it’s important that you know the difference so your money is going to the right product and not one that is unimpressive. Our experts are here to answer your questions with a head-to-head comparison.
HDX or UHD TVs?
- Voice control
- Direct-lit LED
- 1080p Full HD
- Low price
- 4K crystal processor
- 240 motion rate
- Crystal display
- Real game enhancer
Features of HDX and UHD TVs
Resolution
Our media team says UHD TVs are better for resolution. HDX TVs stream at 1080p, which is full HD, while UHD TVs can deliver 3480p. That is a major difference in quality, so the obvious winner for this round is UHD.
Winner: UHD
Image Quality
Since the resolution for the two types of TVs is vastly different, you can imagine what the result is for image quality. HDX offers overall improved video quality compared to simple HD (720p), but UHD offers the best compared to all.
Winner: UHD
Color Accuracy
The color accuracy for UHD TVs is great, but they don’t match up to the OLEDs or plasmas. HDX TVs can have gradient processing, which actually has a better result on modern plasma TVs.
Winner: HDX
Contrast Ratio
The contrast ratio really depends on the TV you choose, but in general, our media team says that when it comes to the contrast ratio in HDX VS UHD TVs, UHD models usually come with a higher ratio.
Winner: UHD
Refresh Rate
The refresh rate is another quality that hinges on the TV set you choose, but in our example above, the Samsung UHD TV edges out the TCL model with a higher refresh rate. The motion rate is at 240, which points to a native refresh rate of about 120Hz, which is on the higher end.
Winner: UHD
Audio Quality
Similar to the image quality, the audio quality of HDX TVs is generally better than HD, or 720p. Since they stream at 1080p Full HD, we would expect these TVs to be better than HD.
UHD TVs, again, offer the best of the best in terms of audio and visual quality, you may also find Dolby Digital [1] sound or Atmos in the speakers.
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Winner: UHD
Memory
There is a marked difference in terms of memory between the two TVs. For HDX, they run on more than 1 GB, but UHD knocks it out of the park with a standard of more than 32 GB. In terms of functionality, you can just imagine the difference between the two.
Winner: UHD
Downloads
As for the download speed of both types of TVs, UHD is the winner by miles in comparison to HDX. If you’re downloading a movie to your streaming platform, the HDX is noticeably slower than UHD.
You will need a data transfer capacity of 2.25 mbps for regular HD and 4.5 mbps for HDX. The number increases to 25 mbps for UHD material, but if you often enjoy 4K content, then we would recommend at least 50 mbps. The winner is clearly UHD.
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Winner: UHD
Other Top-Rated HDX and UHD TVs
- A53 Quad-Core processor
- Google Assistant
- Chromecast built-in
- Bluetooth available
- Quantum Dot technology
- Dual LED backlighting
- Super slim
- Quantum processor
Overall Winner: UHD
The clear winner in the UHD VS HDX battle are the UHD TVs. They have much better resolution and audio quality, but they also have more memory. The outstanding contrast ratio will highlight the darks and whites and UHD TVs are often endowed with advanced video technologies such as Dolby Vision. They are more expensive, but our media team says they are well worth it.
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