HDR update to firmware for all Samsung 2015 TVs?

[Cookie Monster]

Hi,

Read a press release post CES 2016 where Samsung claimed to have added a firmware update to make all 2015 Samsung TVs HDR compatible, and HDMI 2.0a compliant.

Not sure, but wouldn't HDR need a hardware upgrade?

or could it simply 'stretch' the contrast and colour abilities of a current panel?

Posting as looking to get a new 48" TV, want HDR as part of TV if possible but OLED quality a little out my budget up to around £800

Any advice?

Thanks

 

[nugget2014]

Hi,

Read a press release post CES 2016 where Samsung claimed to have added a firmware update to make all 2015 Samsung TVs HDR compatible, and HDMI 2.0a compliant.

Not sure, but wouldn't HDR need a hardware upgrade?

or could it simply 'stretch' the contrast and colour abilities of a current panel?

Posting as looking to get a new 48" TV, want HDR as part of TV if possible but OLED quality a little out my budget up to around £800

Any advice?

Thanks

Add 200 to your budget and get the 48js8500. Well worth the extra! Amazing TV. And has proper HDR compatibility

 

[Paul.]

Many normal LCD based TVs are capable of peak luminance beyond what is included in terrestrial broadcast. Although certain TVs are not bright enough to get the premium UHD label, they will be brighter than a standard broadcast.

The 2.0a update allows the TV to read the HDR flags in the content and set itself up appropriately. It will look better than standard bluray (in theory) but not as good as true HDR.

The above advice about the 8500 makes sense, although it too is not bright enough to get a premium UHD tag it still has 10 bit and very wide colour gamut that will also be a benifit to HDR content.

 

[nugget2014]

Many normal LCD based TVs are capable of peak luminance beyond what is included in terrestrial broadcast.  Although certain TVs are not bright enough to get the premium UHD label, they will be brighter than a standard broadcast.

The 2.0a update allows the TV to read the HDR flags in the content and set itself up appropriately.  It will look better than standard bluray (in theory) but not as good as true HDR.

The above advice about the 8500 makes sense, although it too is not bright enough to get a premium UHD tag it still has 10 bit and very wide colour gamut that will also be a benifit to HDR content.

Best HDR experience he can get for £1000 though.