Here are the technical requirements to run 4K on Xbox One S

By: Madeleine Dean

▪ January 2, 2017 ▪

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The Xbox One S console is a powerful device capable of delivering 4K and HDR images. To enjoy 4K resolution, you also need a 4K-capable TV set. To help you check what type of 4K and HDR images your TV supports, we’ll list the necessary technical requirements in this article.

4K, HDR technical requirements on Xbox One S

TV resolution

In order to enable 4K, your TV must support the following requirements:

4K @ 60 Hz

Resolution: 3840 x 2160p

Refresh rate: 60 Hz

Watch 4K movies & TV

If you want to switch to 4K or HDR modes for movie and TV content, your TV must support the requirements listed below:

4K @ 24 Hz	Resolution: 3840 x 2160p Refresh rate: 24 Hz Color depth: 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) Pixel encoding: 4:4:4
4K @ 50 Hz	Resolution: 3840 x 2160p Refresh rate: 50 Hz Color depth: 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) Pixel encoding: 4:2:0
4K @ 60 Hz	Resolution: 3840 x 2160p Refresh rate: 60 Hz Color depth: 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) Pixel encoding: 4:2:0
HDR	Your TV must support the HDR10 media profile: BT2020 color space or gamut High Dynamic Range (ST2084) HDR Premium Ultra HD Premium

Games

To enjoy a smooth 4K or HDR gaming experience, your TV should have the following specs:

4K @ 60 Hz

Resolution: 3840 x 2160p

Refresh rate: 60 Hz

Color depth: 30 bits per pixel (10-bit)

Pixel encoding: 4:2:0

HDR

Your TV must support the HDR10 media profile:

BT2020 color space or gamut
High Dynamic Range (ST2084)
HDR Premium
Ultra HD Premium

If your TV meets all the requirements listed above, but you still can’t enable 4K and HDR, check out our dedicated article on how to fix 4K and HDR issues on the Xbox One S.

If you’ve come across other workarounds to fix 4K and HDR bugs, you can list the troubleshooting steps in the comment section below.

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