| Feature | Genuine 4K Verified | Counterfeit (Fake 4K) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Native 3840x2160 | Upscaled 1920x1080 or 1280x720 | | Detail | Sharp, fine grain | Soft, waxy, or oversharpened edges | | Color | Wide color gamut (WCG), accurate skin tones | Washed out or over-saturated | | Dark Scenes | Smooth gradients, minimal banding | Blocky, posterized, visible compression | | File Size | 20–50 GB | 1–5 GB | | Audio | High-bitrate, clear dialogue | Low-bitrate, tinny, or distorted | | Playback | Requires hardware decoding (GPU/CPU) | Plays on any device but looks poor on 4K TV |
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