For the enthusiasts, the physical discs are superior. Physical 4K discs have a much higher "bitrate" than streaming, meaning no compression artifacts and the crispest possible image. Is It Worth the Upgrade?
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The 4K transfers released in 2019 (for the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back) and beyond are not simple upscales. Lucasfilm went back to the original negatives (where available) and scanned them at 4K resolution. This process captures the grain of the film, the detail of the Death Star surface, and the weave of Darth Vader’s cape in ways previously impossible on home video. For the enthusiasts, the physical discs are superior