Abdul Latif Jameel Electronics (ALJE) unveiled Sharp’s newest model from its AQUOS "Super premium" XU Series with 8K resolution, claimed first for Saudi Arabia and the region, offering the highest resolution among its whole AQUOS TV lineup.

Targeting customers who want the best in terms of size and quality, Sharp’s latest release is expected to raise the bar of excellence for high definition TV viewing everywhere.

The latest model in the XU series further enhances the user experience by supporting Android TV platform and is compatible with Netflix.

The XU series is able to facilitate an 8K resolution by using Sharp’s proprietary pixel splitting and Quattron technology, delivering four times greater resolution than any TV in the 4K category.

The new direct LED backlight system provides contrast between extremely deep blacks and whites.

The AQUOS XU series TV is built with a liquid crystal panel which significantly reduces reflection from external lights. This new material, named the N-Black Panel.

The AQUOS XU series further enhances customers’ viewing experience with Android TV and Netflix support. Watching movies, listening to music or playing games is now more convenient with smart remote, which allows consumers to directly communicate with the TV.

“Using our proprietary technologies, the AQUOS XU offers viewers with a more realistic and more beautiful display. Being a fully functioning Android TV, you can take advantage of an array of Google-based content,” said Shogo Hara, MD, Sharp Middle East FZE.

P. Venkat, MD, ALJE, commented: "I am confident that the 4K & 8K Resolution range will inspire our customer to invest in this latest technology and take advantage of Android TV. With the continued shift to the Internet, we now have given the Saudi consumer the opportunity to search, view and play games on the large screen."