Anyone who buys a new 4K TV with the latest technologies such as OLED, QLED or Dolby Vision will initially be disappointed: the HD picture of public or private broadcasters can be improved. Netflix, Amazon and Co. compress their streams, which often results in poorer quality than 4K Blu-rays or integrated demo apps would suggest.
If you don’t want to buy discs but still want to test the maximum quality of your TV, we have sources for the best demo videos to download. In many cases, you download an MPEG file, which you can then copy to a USB stick or data storage device, connect directly to the TV and open via the Smart TV system.
Alternatively, there are media center programs such as Kodi and Plex that allow you to stream the files locally. However, the devices must then support the respective formats and be able to pass them through.
Stay away from loud headlines on YouTube, for example. Compression is used there too, and HDR or even Dolby Vision is not supported by many browsers or TV apps. You can play it safe by downloading lossless videos as an uncompressed file and playing them on your new TV using supported devices or apps.
Demo videos for download: The best clips
A good place to start for 4K videos is the website 4kmedia.orgThere you will find direct download links (mostly via Google Drive) for videos that come officially from the manufacturers. The website is divided into sections such as LG 4K demos, HDR demos or Dolby Vision.
A few Tipps:
- For example, download LGs Demo-Video Amaze Dolby Vision and follow the steps described. The 190 MB file will then show you in just under a minute what Dolby Vision can do for colors and contrast on a current, compatible television.
The website thedigitaltheater.com is another place where you can download official movie trailers in 4K and HDR for free via wetransfer.com. You can also find them on demolandia.net – In addition to 4K, there is also a section for 3D and simpler test files for the picture and speaker test. Cinephiles will also find the official trailer from DolbyDTS and more, which you can often see and hear before a movie screening. So if you have the right home cinema system with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Co., you should also visit these sites.
- Note and tip about Dolby:
- Current Trailer for Dolby Atmos The company also offers this on its own websites.
- Anyone who has connected a Windows computer to their surround system or soundbar via HDMI can use the Windows app Dolby Access additional material that can be reproduced in the appropriate format.
As a tip for even more source material, you can check out our overview of UHD Blu-rays with German Atmos / DTS:X soundtracks On the discs you will find picture and sound in the best possible quality so that you can enjoy your hardware.
Source: www.connect.de
