Even when the Shaw 4K channels aren't playing a true 4K feed, I find that the quality is slightly better. A tad sharper and more range in the colours.
I assume that the 4K channels just have less compression, so HD looks more like HD should.
Also, I compared the traffic on my router between the Sportsnet 4K and HD channels (with both showing a non-4K broadcast), and it was at least double on the 4K channel.
So there might be an argument for watching the 4K channel if your hardware supports it. But I agree - it would be nice to have more actual 4K broadcasts. Maybe with the Leafs out of the playoffs and the Raptors long finished, they can do the Flames/Oilers series in proper 4K.
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