🔸 What does the 4K Service Finder do?
It helps you compare streaming services for the best 4K HDR and audio experience, factoring in Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Atmos, bitrate and more. All logic is transparent, so you know why a platform is or isn’t recommended.
🔸 How do display type and audio setup filters work?
Choosing a display type (OLED, LED, Projector, Mobile) changes the ranking and filtering of platforms based on HDR format and brightness best suited for your screen. Picking an audio setup (Stereo, Soundbar, 5.1, Atmos) matches services with the best available sound for your system.
🔸 How are 4K speeds calculated?
All minimum speeds shown are based on 4KFilmDb's independent benchmarks from real-world 4K streaming tests.
🔸 Why were other major services filtered out?
Services can be filtered out for:
- Not meeting your minimum HDR or audio requirements
- Lower average bitrate or missing formats
- Region unavailability or speed limits
Try adjusting your filters to see all options!
🔸 What is “High Bitrates” and why does it matter?
Average bitrate (Mbps) is a strong indicator of streaming picture quality. Selecting “High Bitrates” shows only services averaging 18 Mbps or higher for their 4K catalog.
🔸 Where do the audio bitrate numbers come from?
Audio bitrates for Atmos and DD+ are gathered from real-world measurements. These reflect maximum possible streaming rates, but your setup and device support may affect what you actually get.
🔸 How are Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HDR10 supported?
Services must have a significant catalog in each HDR format to qualify. Dolby Vision is preferred for OLED and high-end LED displays, while HDR10+ is often a better fit for newer Samsung/QLED TVs.
🔸 How often is this data updated?
The checker pulls from the latest available metadata, usually updated weekly. If you notice something missing or outdated, let us know!
🔸 How does the region filter work?
The tool auto-detects your region based on your IP address or, if you're a member, your saved region preferences. This ensures that results are tailored to what's actually available to you.
Traveling, using a VPN or want to explore other countries? A manual region picker will be available soon, stay tuned!
🔸 How is the monthly price calculated?
The price shown is an average of the monthly subscription costs in Australia, UK, US and Canada for consistency across regions.
