Sharp's AQUOS Legacy Continues at CES 2016
Today at 2016 International CES, the curtain was pulled back on the 2016 Sharp TV line-up unveiling curved screens and quantum dot technology. In total, the Sharp line-up will include 25 new televisions across HD and UHD in screen sizes ranging from 32" to 75", including the flagship N9000 series, four new Sharp Roku TV models and nine big screen models (60" and larger).
The proprietary Sharp smart platform will be integrated into all Sharp and Sharp AQUOS TVs. Additionally, the Sharp N4000 series will feature the Roku OS.
Navigating a simple tile-like user interface, consumers can stream content from Netflix, Amazon Video and more, as well as access apps, change inputs and adjust TV settings. All 4K TVs are equipped with HEVC and VP9 codecs, for 4K streaming.
In 2016, the Sharp N9000 series will feature SPECTROS quantum dot technology, high-dynamic range and a curved 4K panel option – all firsts for the Sharp brand in the U.S. All models in the series will feature High Dynamic Range (HDR), based on the Open HDR specification, and the latest 4K specs, including octa-core processor, VP9 and HEVC encoding.
The N9000 series will offer more local dimming zones for enhanced contrast ratio, enhanced brightness and a deeper range of black and white levels, as well as smoother motion with produced through combination of hardware and software. Taking advantage of advancements in quantum dot technology, the N9000 series will also be the first Sharp AQUOS TVs with SPECTROS Quauntum Dot, which achieves 91 percent of the Rec.2020 color space for brilliant color.
The series will come in a 70" flatscreen option and, for the first time, a curved screen in the series’ 65" model.
The Sharp N9000 series will be shipping to retailers in mid 2016.
The Sharp AQUOS N8000 series will be available in 70" and 75".
Equipped with HDR, full array local dimming (70"), multi-zone edge-lit local dimming (75") and wide color gamut, the picture quality of the N8000 series is very promising. The TVs will also feature AquoMotion, the proprietary backlight scanning methodology developed by Sharp and used for motion enhancement.
The N8000 series will also have 4K media player and receiver capabilities, and a built-in app store and web browser for seamless searching.
The AQUOS N7000 series is HDR enabled with screen sizes ranging from 70" to 43". The 70" model will be equipped with full array local dimming.
The Sharp core 2016 line-up will offer entry-level 4K and smart capabilities in 43", 50" and 55" screen sizes with the N6000 series.
HD options will also continue to be offered in the core 2016 Full HD/HD lineup, including five 1080p Smart TVs, four new Sharp Roku TV models and three feature TVs.
Smart TV access will be available in the Sharp N5000 Series. AquoMotion creates clear images during fast-action scenes and the TV will feature a media player and receiver.
The Sharp N4000 series is expected to bring four new Sharp Roku TV models to the table in 2016 in 32", 43", 50" and 55" screen sizes. Sharp Roku TV models are powered by the Roku OS.
The Sharp N3000 series will be available in 32", 40" and 50" screen sizes, and features a Mobile High-Definition Link that allows consumers to connect their mobile phones or tablets to the TV and audio receiver. A USB Media Player supports various audio and picture formats.