What is next after Blu-Ray?

What is next after Blu-Ray?

4K Ultra HD Bluray...that's the new medium standard. It's being marketed as the same "leap forward" in technology from DVD -> Bluray, but keeping the Blu-ray as part of the name makes it really confusing. The new format has some "catches" though.

How long will a Blu-Ray last?

20 to 50 years The relative stability of optical disc formats

Optical disc formats	Average longevity
BD-RE (erasable Blu-ray)	20 to 50 years
DVD+R (silver alloy metal layer)	20 to 50 years
CD-R (cyanine or azo dye, silver alloy metal layer)	20 to 50 years
DVD+RW (erasable DVD)	20 to 50 years

Is Blu-ray becoming obsolete?

DVDs and Blu-ray discs will be replaced by streaming services. Consumers head to streaming services to watch movies, and the addition of Disney+ to the mix will only make DVDs and Blu-Ray discs even less of a necessity.

Will there be 8K Blu-Rays?

There are a lot of factors to consider here, including the increased size of 8K video content, mastering processes for filmmakers, and the business proposition of putting 8K on disc for home use – all meaning that 8K Blu-rays are looking possible, but still somewhat unlikely in the current climate.

Are DVDs dying out?

DVD sales have been on the decline for over a decade, but a slew of new streaming services and a shift in how consumers are watching movies and TV shows could be the final death knell for the technology. ... These days, DVD sales account for less than 10% of the total market, with total sales hitting $2.2 billion in 2018.

Do blu-ray discs wear out?

Blu-ray disc longevity is less set than DVD discs, likely because they're newer and with the increase in digital media consumption beginning right after their popularity boom—are less studied. One study suggests at least 15 years with data retention up to 30 (if recorded).

Do people still watch Blu-ray?

Yes, people still uses Blu-ray. I personally prefer Blu-ray over streaming since the physical disc still offers superior picture and sound quality.

Is Blu ray going away?

• Reports of Blu-ray’s death, then, have been greatly exaggerated. The format will go away in the future, just as VHS did. Streaming will continue to grow, taking from both physical discs (especially I imagine for TV show box sets) and cable TV subscriptions — which are also in decline.

Is Blu ray dying?

• Blu-ray isn't dying. The market is shrinking, but there is a solid and reliable market for owning copies of movies without needing to stream them. Outside of Netflix and Amazon originals (which often still get physical releases), they aren't going anywhere.

Does Blu ray really make a difference?

• IMO Blu-ray makes a big difference, however it does depend on your setup. If you sit far from your tv the difference is less. In my setup, a 40" 1080p at about 8 feet I notice a huge difference in quality between SD and HD. Also, the colors are so much better because now we have 1 billion colors instead of 16.7 million.

Is DVD better than Blu ray?

• Blu-ray has better audio/video quality than DVD and digital but needs more money and specific devices or software to play, for example Blu-ray player, Blu-ray drive on computer, HDTV. DVD discs are cheaper and easier to access, play.