What laptop for 4k

snewton

I'm looking to get a new laptop capable of playing 4k rips mkv,etc, don't really need it for gaming
As long as I can connect to receiver so I can get atmos, dts x, and play 4k I'll be happy
£800 budget
Any advice please?

EndlessWaves

Most GPUs now have playback hardware for both HEVC and VP9 variants at 4K so your main limiting factor will be the screen or video output depending on how you plan to use it.

snewton

Mostly through Panasonic oled
To be honest I don't know a lot about laptop and pc's
Just need to be pointed in the right direction

EndlessWaves

You're after a laptop with HDMI 2.0 output then. I'm not certain about atmos support, does your chosen source offer it on PC?

NinjaMonkeyUK

Why use a laptop if the primary function is to connect to a receiver and TV?  Why not just go with a media player instead?

JH4

There are few PC's that have 4K screens. I use an Alienware 4K PC but it's way above your budget, I'm afraid. You also need a really fast processor, otherwise you may have stuttering problems. NinjamonkeyUK above may have your answer..

NinjaMonkeyUK

Vero 4K, about £120.  Plays everything I throw at it.  No need for a laptop as a permanent solution to play media on a TV!

snewton

Hi thanks for the info on this much appreciated
I have been looking into the vero 4k, is it plug in and play, can I just attach my external hdd and play the files?