The Differences Between Crystal UHD and QLED
Crystal UHD vs QLED for Business Use
Crystal UHD vs QLED for Personal Use
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Choosing a TV or video display can be confusing and frustrating because electronics manufacturers use a baffling number of acronyms and initialisms to describe their latest devices. Brands try to outdo each other by adding letters or combinations of letters, and rarely does a season pass without a new technology being introduced that will supposedly change everything.
Two of the latest buzz phrases in the world of electronic video displays are Crystal UHD and QLED. These two technologies may appear to be quite different at first glance, but they are actually very similar. Crystal UHD and QLED displays both use a backlight to send signals to a liquid crystal display, and they both create stunning ultra-high-definition images. What makes Crystal UHD and QLED displays different is the way they process light before sending it to the screen.
Crystal UHD is an advanced LCD TV processor developed by the South Korean electronics giant Samsung. Video displays that use these processors work in much the same way as other LCD TVs, but they manipulate light more effectively and efficiently to create extremely vibrant images and a more immersive viewing experience. Crystal UHD processors automatically adjust the contrast in different parts of the screen to better define dark and light areas, and they manage colors in a way that minimizes light bleeding and optimizes high contrast ratios.
The most lauded benefit of Crystal UHD processors is their ability to minimize or eliminate the issues that have plagued inexpensive LCD video displays. Low resolution or 1080p content often looks terrible on UHD displays, but TVs with Crystal UHD technology are much better at upscaling. Crystal UHD TVs can also display a wider range of colors than conventional LCD displays, so the images they create are richer and more accurate.
Display screens with Crystal UHD technology contain the same type of color filters that LCD and LED TVs have used for years, but QLED devices process light in a completely different way. Instead of a traditional color filter, QLED displays manipulate light and produce colors with a more advanced filter made out of nanocrystal semiconductor particles called quantum dots. These quantum dots create very vivid and accurate colors and extremely bright light, which is often referred to as “transmissive light” in marketing materials.
QLED displays produce exceptionally clear and defined images even at brightness levels that would make a conventional LCD display look washed out, but all of this extra capability comes with a hefty price tag attached. QLED screens can cost twice as much as similarly sized Crystal UHD displays, but buyers often get a lot more than a sheet of quantum dots for the extra money. QLED displays usually have higher resolutions and faster refresh rates than other LCD TVs, and they are often packed with advanced features like mini-LEDs and local dimming.
If you were to compare the specifications of a Crystal UHD and a QLED display, you could be forgiven for concluding that QLED technology is superior in every way. QLED displays have sharper pictures with more vibrant colors and are not as susceptible to motion blur, but many of these benefits come from their extra features and not their quantum dot technology. Let’s take a look at how the two display types stack up against each other without all of the extra bells and whistles.
Crystal UHD and QLED displays both produce a wider range of colors and more vivid colors than a standard LCD TV, but QLED wins this round because quantum dots technology is superior to a traditional color filter with a more powerful processor.
Crystal UHD screens can display content in 4K resolution, but some QLED displays can handle 8K content. This is not much of a benefit for most users as very few movies, TV shows or video games are released in the 8K format.
QLED displays remain sharp and well-defined even at very high brightness levels, but a Crystal UHD screen will be more than bright enough for most people.
Crystal UHD TVs are very good at handling images with high contrast ratios, but they cannot match the deep blacks and bright colors of a QLED display.
QLED displays use more energy than Crystel UHD TVs because quantum dots require more power to work their magic than a beefier processor, but the difference is negligible.
The biggest difference between displays with QLED and Crystal UHD technology is their price tags. QLED displays contain more advanced technology, but they can cost up to twice as much.
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Feature |
Crystal UHD |
QLED |
|---|---|---|
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Color Range |
Standard LED colors |
Enhanced quantum dot colors |
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Resolution |
4K resolution |
4K or 8K resolution |
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Brightness |
Increased brightness |
Superior brightness |
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Contrast Ratio |
Improved contrast ratio |
Deeper blacks and brighter colors |
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Energy Efficiency |
More energy efficient |
Less energy efficient |
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Price |
Affordable |
Expensive |
A Crystal UHD TV will create a picture that will make most consumers more than happy, but business users have different needs. Business displays are often quite large so they can be viewed from far away, so having a screen that can handle content in 8K resolution could be a real benefit. Business users could also choose to pay more for a QLED display’s superior brightness. Many business video displays are placed in areas illuminated by powerful fluorescent, halogen or LED lights, and extremely bright environments can make the images displayed on Crystal UHD screens appear faded or washed out.
Small picture imperfections that would be almost imperceptible on a home TV screen can become glaring issues on large business displays. Business users may choose to upgrade to superior QLED technology to minimize or eliminate these problems. This is especially true if business displays will be used to show advertising. Marketing materials often use vivid colors and a lot of contrast to catch the eye and command attention, and this kind of content tends to look much better on QLED displays.
Most people will not be able to notice the difference between a Crystal UHD display and a QLED display in a living room, but many consumers will opt for the more expensive option to get extra features like mini-LEDs and HDR support that can improve picture quality as much as quantum dots. Some Crystal UHD TVs also have these features, so the line separating the two technologies can become blurred.
Movie afficionados, sports fans and serous gamers will appreciate the benefits of QLED technology more than casual TV viewers. More vibrant colors and deeper blacks can make cinematography really pop, and the higher refresh rate of a QLED TV could make playing video games and watching fast-paced sports a lot more engaging and enjoyable.
If you are looking for a video display for your business and don't know which type of technology would best meet your needs, the experts at Unilumin are standing by to help you. We created the world's first 0.8mm LED screen, and we built Asia's largest outdoor video display. We have been innovating and setting industry standards for two decades, and we are ready to use our experience to help your business reach its goals.
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