According to the Blu-ray Disc Association, “Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc sets a new standard for Ultra High Definition picture and audio quality in the home. With four times the resolution of 1080p Full HD, High Dynamic Range for striking contrast, more intense color and uncompressed sound, Ultra HD Blu-ray is the ultimate movie watching experience.”
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Ultra HD Blu-ray Specifications
First Release
February 14, 2016
Media Type
High-density optical disc
Encoding
H.265/MPEG-H Part 2 (HEVC)
Capacity
50 GB (dual-layer,[1] 82 Mbit/s)
66 GB (dual-layer,[1] 108 Mbit/s)
100 GB (triple-layer,[1] 128 Mbit/s)
Dimensions
120 mm (4.7 in) diameter
Developed By
Blu-ray Disc Association