General Discussion Which services include 4K and which require premium upgrades? (1 Viewer)

[DaveF]

Updated with great summary from @Tino

1. Netflix PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION NEEDED
2. Amazon Prime INCLUDED
3. Disney+ INCLUDED
4. Hulu INCLUDED
5. CBS All Access PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION NEEDED
6. HBO Max NO 4K
7. Peacock. NO 4K
8. AppleTV INCLUDED
9. other?

Yes, this is a "let me google that for you" type question. But I'm worn out and looking for easy info

What services include 4K standard and what require a premium subscription?

1. Netflix
2. Amazon Prime
3. Disney+
4. Hulu
5. CBS All Access
6. HBO Max
7. Peacock
8. AppleTV
9. other?

I have 1 - 5, and need to figure out what happens if I want to go 4K. Making it harder, maybe, is I've got the 3-year promo sub for D+, and have annual pre-paid for Hulu and CBS.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Disney+ is one price for all resolution levels. Netflix charges for different levels of quality.

 

[JackieT]

You're covered for 4K with those. No premium prices added.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Yes, this is a "let me google that for you" type question. But I'm worn out and looking for easy info

What services include 4K standard and what require a premium subscription?

1. Netflix
2. Amazon Prime
3. Disney+
4. Hulu
5. CBS All Access
6. HBO Max
7. Peacock
8. other?

I have 1 - 5, and need to figure out what happens if I want to go 4K. Making it harder, maybe, is I've got the 3-year promo sub for D+, and have annual pre-paid for Hulu and CBS.

Right now, HBO Max and Peacock are not 4K capable.

 

[Mark-P]

And of those on the list that do offer 4K, Netflix is the only one that charges extra for it.

 

[DaveF]

Thanks all!

 

[DaveF]

I just added AppleTV to the list of option as I forgot about it. I think it’s 4K included in the fixed price subscription.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

I just added AppleTV to the list of option as I forgot about it. I think it’s 4K included in the fixed price subscription.

I think that’s right also. It’s certainly included in the free year you get with purchasing an Apple device.

 

[Tino]

CBS AA also charges extra for 4K. You need to have the commercial free plan.

 

[Tino]

1. Recap. Netflix PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION NEEDED
2. Amazon Prime INCLUDED
3. Disney+ INCLUDED
4. Hulu INCLUDED
5. CBS All Access PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION NEEDED
6. HBO Max NO 4K
7. Peacock. NO 4K
8. AppleTV INCLUDED
9. other?

 

[Johnny Angell]

I have a 4K tv but do not pay anyone extra for 4K.

 

[Tino]

I have a 4K tv but do not pay anyone extra for 4K.

If you’re not paying extra for Netflix and CBS AA then you’re only getting HD.

 

[Johnny Angell]

If you’re not paying extra for Netflix and CBS AA then you’re only getting HD.

I understand that. I’ve just decided not to pay extra.

 

[JPCinema]

Right now, HBO Max and Peacock are not 4K capable.

I'm disappointed that HBOMAX does not offer 4K but PEACOCK is worse as they don't even indicate if what is being shown is HD or SD.

 

[ManW_TheUncool]

I'm disappointed that HBOMAX does not offer 4K but PEACOCK is worse as they don't even indicate if what is being shown is HD or SD.

Guess I'm not missing much w/ my Roku then... though they finally got Peacock on board not long ago -- I only briefly checked out a few things on there and not ready to pay for what seems like fairly forgettable service so far...

Seems like they'll need to get more competitive in this increasingly crowded market despite the Covid-19 induced, captive audience...

_Man_

 

[Tino]

I understand that. I’ve just decided not to pay extra.

I think each is about $3 extra per month. For me it was worth it.

 

[David Deeb]

I think each is about $3 extra per month. For me it was worth it.

Absolutely worth it for us too. $3 per 30 days of quality 4K material is easily worth it and enjoyable. Have a Sony OLED and it makes a big difference.