UHD

Technology & Computing abbreviation · Consumer Electronics

UHD stands for Ultra High Definition, a consumer electronics abbreviation.

Display and video resolutions above Full HD, mainly 3840 by 2160 (4K UHD) and 7680 by 4320 (8K UHD). Consumer "4K" TVs, Ultra HD Blu-ray discs and 4K streaming all use UHD resolutions.

Example: Most new TVs are UHD, but you need a premium streaming plan to watch in 4K.

Usage notes

The Consumer Electronics Association defined "Ultra High-Definition" in 2012, and the ITU's Rec. 2020 standard specifies a wider color range for UHD video. The UHD Alliance's "Ultra HD Premium" logo, introduced in 2016, certifies TVs for resolution, brightness and HDR performance. UHD Blu-ray discs hold up to 100 GB.

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