4K Blu-Rays Vs. 4K Streaming: Which Is the Best Way to Enjoy Movies?

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Benefits And Drawbacks of 4K Streaming And 4K Blu-rays

For some viewers, the promise of improved picture quality is enough to make a purchase when it comes to home entertainment gear. For others, it’s more than that: they want to know why they should buy a new TV or a new Blu-ray player because they already own one that works just fine.

If you’re one of those people, you’re probably wondering the difference between 4K Ultra HD content on Blu-rays and 4K streaming services like Netflix and YouTube. After all, both formats deliver roughly the same number of pixels. But there are still differences; it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison.

✧ Convenience

One of the main benefits of streaming movies is convenience and flexibility: We may be moving into an age where physical media is no longer king but it’s not there yet. If you want the best possible graphics, you’ll need space for those Blue-Rays. Streaming doesn’t take up any physical space because your content is stored digitally.

✧ Adjustability

With 4K streaming, you also don’t have to worry about whether or not your Internet connection has enough bandwidth for the stream. If your connection’s speed drops below a certain level, the stream will adjust and still be watchable. It’s all or nothing with a Blu-ray disc — whether standard or ultra. If your disc player can’t read the disc at a certain point, you’re out of luck, and you’ll have to start playing the video again from the beginning.

✧ Seamless connectivity

Another benefit of streaming is that it eliminates the need for viewers to buy expensive equipment like blue-ray players or televisions and allows them to watch films on all kinds of devices. You need high-definition TV and fast internet, and then you are good to go!

✧ Affordability

Most streaming services offer free content included with a subscription fee. These usually include older shows and newer releases, whereas 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs are significantly more expensive than their standard 1080p counterparts. Some movies cost as much as $50 when they first hit shelves, especially if they contain extras like documentaries and audio commentaries in addition to the main feature film.