Sharp Releases 2017 4K Ultra HD Smart AQUOS TV Lineup, Prices Start at $450

New 4K models with HDR and local dimming are now available.

Sharp has announced the release of its 2017 4K Ultra HD TV lineup. The collection includes the P8000 and P7000 series with sizes ranging from 43-inches to 65-inches. 

The premium P8000 series features HDR support, Motion Rate 120, Full Array Local Dimming, and 4K Ultra HD Upscaler tech. Meanwhile, the P7000 series features HDR, a slim, super-thin panel, direct-lit LED backlighting, and UHD Upscaling. Exact HDR specs are not listed and performance will vary by model. In addition, both series use Sharp's new simplified Smart TV platform with a streamlined user interface and access to 4K streaming through popular apps like Netflix, Amazon Video, and YouTube.

Here's a full rundown of key features and pricing for each model per Sharp:

Sharp P8000 Series – 4K Smart AQUOS® TV

•   HDR

•   Full Array Local Dimming

•   Motion Rate 120

•   UHD Upscaler

•   Smart TV with Apps and Web Browser

•   dbx-tv® Award-Winning Audio Technology

•   ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM Tuner

•   MSRP 50" Class LC-50P8000U: $699.99

•   MSRP 55" Class LC-55P8000U: $899.99

•   MSRP 65" Class LC-65P8000U: $1,299.99

Sharp P7000 Series – 4K Smart AQUOS ® TV

•   HDR

•   Direct-LED Backlight

•   UHD Upscaler

•   Motion Rate 120

•   Smart TV with Apps and Web Browser

•   dbx-tv® Award-Winning Audio Technology

•   ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM Tuner

•   MSRP 43" Class LC-43P7000U: $449.99

•   MSRP 50" Class LC-50P7000U: $549.99

•   MSRP 55" Class LC-55P7000: $649.99

•   MSRP 65" Class LC-65P7000U: $1,199.99  

Beyond the new 4K Ultra HD displays, Sharp has also launched its new P5000 series of Full HD displays as well. Sizes range from 32-inches to 55-inches and prices range from $230 to $530. The Sharp brand is currently used under sub-license in the United States by Hisense USA Corporation.

Source: Sharp

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