Are 4K TVs really 4K?

Are 4K TVs really 4K? True 4K refers to a resolution of 4096 x 2160, which is used by digital cinema projectors. UHD in the consumer world refers to a resolution of 3840 x 2160, which is the resolution you get on TVs. So technically, 4K is the wrong term, but the two are pretty much interchangeable.

True 4K refers to a resolution of 4096 x 2160, which is used by digital cinema projectors. UHD in the consumer world refers to a resolution of 3840 x 2160, which is the resolution you get on TVs. So technically, 4K is the wrong term, but the two are pretty much interchangeable.
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