Sharp goes massive with cheap 4K TVs at IFA 2018, teases 8K

Sharp went big on UHD screens at IFA 2018. The TV brand has pledged to push large 4K TVs at IFA 2018, and has shown a range of 8K models in 60-, 70-, and 80-inch screen sizes. However only the largest 8K model is currently expected to launch.

The 70-inch LC-70UI9362E and LC-70UI7652E models are the largest 4K UHD LED LCD TVs yet from the brand. The LC-70UI9362E features an edge LED backlight; the display measures just 9.2mm. The LC-70UI7652E uses direct LED lighting, for high contrast local dimming. The LC-70UI7652E and LC-70UI9362E both launch in October, priced at 1,499 euros and 1,799 euros respectively.

They will be joined by two 60-inch models, the edge-lit LC-60UI9362E and direct LED LC-60UI7652E, priced at 899 Euros and 1,099 Euros respectively.

All four 4K screens will feature a sound system designed by Harman Kardon. The models sport three HDMI inputs, 2 USB inputs, and an SD card reader with 4K content support. HDR10 support is standard. However only the UI9 series support Wide Colour Gamut (UI9 series).

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The 80-inch 8K 8T-C80AX1, scheduled for 2019, will feature Sharp’s newly developed high brightness UV2A II LCD panel and a newly developed image processor able to upscale 4K UHD and 2K Full-HD content. A detection algorithm defines the number of image points and upscales them to the extra-fine pixel grid of 8K models.

Earlier this year, Sharp introduced the LV-70X500E 8K monitor TV at the IFA GPC.

Sharp has also partnered with Italian Design House Pininfarina, to produce a range of designer TV and audio products, including a soundbar, all-in-one system and portable Bluetooth speaker.