The Sharp LC-UQ17U Promises Too Much and Fails to Deliver

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A closer look at the Sharp LC-UQ17U reveals that this LED-backlit LCD TV is not all that it’s cracked up to be. Since 4K technology seems to be the latest rage, but not everyone can afford a 4K TV, Sharp decided to create a television that acts like a 4K TV — and it falls within the $1600 to $2500 price range.

The Sharp LC-UQ17U is a 1080p TV that features deep blacks and shadow detail, giving it a nice quality display — but that’s about as far as it goes. This TV tries to give you 4K technology, but fails. The Revelation engine, which is supposed to give the display the 4K boost, actually hinders the picture quality at times. It can smudge the finer details and add artifacts during the darker-colored scenes. The pixilation of this TV is often noticeable, which means that you cannot sit too close to the screen — another 4K feature that Sharp fails to deliver.

Finally, the price is just too much for a fake 4K television — if you want true 4K technology, you can probably find it for a comparable price. The Sharp LC-UQ17U is fine, if you don’t mind spending the extra money for 4K technology that isn’t really 4K technology, but if all you want is a decent picture, you can surely find that in a more affordable model.

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