On Monday, Sharp announced that its Aquos 4K Smart N8000 TV series is finally coming to retailers nationwide. And even though the company refers to it as a series, there is currently only one model available here: the 75-inch LC-75N8000U.
The N8000 features a total of four HDMI inputs, with two supporting HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 2.2 for 4K and HDR sources, offering a wider color gamut of over one billion colors, according to Sharp. AquoDimming multi-zone local dimming offers deeper blacks, while the company’s AquoMotion proprietary backlight scanning aims to improve motion in fast-moving scenes. For older sources, the N8000 includes a built-in upscaler to offer both SD and HD content in “near 4K” quality.
In addition to support for external 4K sources, the N8000 series includes a built-in 4K media player, as well as smart TV functionality. Instead of opting for a solution like Android TV, Sharp uses its own proprietary tile-based interface, but all the apps you’d expect are available, including Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Instant Video. Internet connectivity is provided by built-in dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and there is even a built-in web browser for accessing services and sites that don’t have an app available.
The Sharp Aquos N8000 retails for $3,200 and is shipping now. If the price tag or screen size are a little too large for you but you still want 4K and HDR, the N7000 series offers models starting at $500 for a 43-inch class screen. For more information, see the Sharp website.
