Sharp Corporation announced two models of their AQUOS 8K LCD TV series ( 8T-C70CX1/8T-C60CX1) that employ a rather high pixel and colorful 8K Pure Color panel. Sales start on April 25 starting in Japan.
The LCD TVs that use an "8K Pure Color Panel", which increases the purity of the three primary colors of light and expands the color gamut by about 16% compared to conventional models. There are two sizes, 70" and 60", each with a built-in BS8K tuner. In addition, if the dedicated external USB HDD "8R-C80A1" is used, it can also record 8K broadcasts.
Also equipped with the 8K image processing engine "Medalist Z1" equipped with super-resolution technology that automatically adjusts the contrast according to the light and dark levels of the video and up-converts terrestrial digital broadcasting and 4K broadcasting to 8K information. mount of information, it is possible to enjoy well-viewed dramas and documentary programs with crisp images full of reality.
HDR supports three types: HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision. In addition, it has an AI function "COCORO VISION" that learns viewing trends and notifies recommended programs, and an Android 9-based Android TV function that supports voice program search and Google Assistant.
Each has a resolution of 7,680 x 4,320 dots, a viewing angle of 176 ° vertically and horizontally, two tweeters (10Wx2), two mid (10Wx2), and two subwoofers (15Wx2).
There is a limited production run of 2500 units made per month right now, prices are TBA. BTw check out the energy consumption of these units, closing in at 600 Watts (!)
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Product name |
8K LCD TV |
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Model name |
8T-C70CX1 |
8T-C60CX1 |
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LCD panel |
Screen size (Horizontal x vertical / diagonal) |
70V type (153.9cm x 86.6cm / 176.6cm) |
60V type (133.1cm × 74.8cm / 152.7cm) |
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Number of pixels |
7,680 horizontal x 4,320 vertical pixels |
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Viewing angle |
176 degrees up and down, 176 degrees left and right |
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Light source used |
LED (direct type) |
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speaker |
2 tweeters, 2 midranges, 2 subwoofers |
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Maximum practical sound output (JEITA) |
70W (10W + 10W + 10W + 10W + 15W + 15W) |
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Power supply used |
AC100V ・ 50 / 60Hz |
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power consumption |
About 560W |
About 550W |
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Standby power consumption |
1.0W |
1.0W |
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Annual power consumption * 8 |
346kWh / year |
334kWh / year |
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Body dimensions |
Display section (Width x depth x height) |
156.4cm × 11.3cm × 91.7cm |
135.6cm × 11.3cm × 79.8cm |
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With table stand attached (Width x depth x height) |
156.4cm × 36.1cm × 99.0cm * 9 |
135.6cm × 29.0cm × 87.1cm * 9 |
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Body mass |
Display section |
About 41.5kg |
About 31.5kg |
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With table stand attached |
About 49.5kg |
About 37.5kg |
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Receive channel |
Terrestrial digital (excluding 1Seg) 011 to 528 ch (CATV pass-through compatible), |
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Connecting terminal |
HDMI input 5 system 5 terminal (input 2: ARC compatible, input 6: 8K compatible) * 10 , Digital audio output (light) 1 system 1 terminal, |
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accessories |
Table stand (assembled), remote control, |
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Sharp launches two AQUOS 8K LCD TVs with Pure Color panel
