A TV picture is made up of tiny dots called pixels.
A standard definition (SD) TV programme is made up of pixels. SD TVs were all designed with a similar number of pixels to show the programmes in the best quality.
So, because TV programmes have - until recently - been available in standard definition, your large screen, HD Ready TV picture has actually been ‘stretched’ to fit the screen – losing some of the quality.
With freesat, some programmes are broadcast in HD which means they’ll fit perfectly on your new TV giving you deeper, richer, more vivid colours. And many programmes are available with stunning surround sound. When you compare HD vs SD, HD on freesat gives you an unforgettable TV experience.