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> I know zero people with a 8k display, I wouldn't call that a significant new feature. From what I understand, even 4k is usually a waste for a living room TV
by nordsieck 4y ago
> I know zero people with a 8k display, I wouldn't call that a significant new feature.
From what I understand, even 4k is usually a waste for a living room TV when viewed across the room from a couch. People just don't have the visual acuity to really tell the difference.
But I can easily tell the difference between 4k and 8k when a 43" TV is 16" away from me.
I get that companies want to make money so the new tech is going into big TVs. But at some level, it's very strange to me.
- cassianoleal 4y agoI have a 65" 4k TV and sit across the room from it. The difference from 1080p to 4k is definitely noticeable. It's not miles apart but the details are absolutely crisper and nicer. I imagine the benefits of 8k only really start showing on 80"+ screens.
- nordsieck 4y agoThat's fair. I've seen a number of resolution charts like the one here[1]. But I suppose I forgot how different peoples' setups can be. Sometimes across the room is 6', sometimes it's 15'. And for sure, screen size and eyesight can make a big difference. --- 1. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/by-size/size-to-distance-relationship https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/by-size/size-to-distance-r...
- cassianoleal 4y agoRight. Indeed my living room is not very big. I have made an error though, my TV is 55" - not 65".