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Sharp EQ3 / EQ4

4K TV

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Product Overview

Sharp EQ3 / EQ4 is a mainstream 4K VA TV in Sharp's 2022 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit VA panel and available in 50", 55", 65", and 75" size classes.

A highlight of the Sharp EQ3 is a high screen-to-body ratio up to 93.05%. Additionally, it supports HDR formats including Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma). It covers 94% of DCI-P3 color space, which is excellent news for those who appreciate color accuracy.

The EQ3 has a black stand, while the EQ4 has it in silver.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 73%

Pros

High screen-to-body ratio
Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
Rich color reproduction
10-bit display panel

Cons

Generic styling
Confusing model names that have no difference at all!

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Specifications

Variants shown:

50"

55"

65"

75"

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External Reviews

trustedreviews^[1]

Reviewer score 72% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from trustedreviews have found:

Sharp’s EQ Series TVs are the first to support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Android support bakes in Google Assistant voice control, Chromecast, and Google Stadia, offering the ability to stream games in 4K HDR. The Harman Kardon system is by 2 x 24W speakers with a front-firing woofer.