The TV industry has finally conceded that the future may not be in 8K resolution, a technology that was touted as the next big thing just a few years ago. With virtually no content and limited benefits, it's clear that 8K TVs were doomed from the start.
In the early 2010s, companies like Samsung and LG released their first 8K TVs, touting them as the future of home entertainment. But despite the hype, sales have been slow, and many experts predicted that 8K would never catch on. Now, even major TV manufacturers are distancing themselves from 8K, with some citing low demand and a lack of native content.
The problem is that there's just not enough content available in 8K resolution to make investing in an 8K TV worthwhile. Most streaming services still use lower resolutions like 4K or even 1080p, and gamers are stuck with limited options for playing games at high resolutions due to bandwidth limitations.
But it's not just the lack of content that's the problem - it's also the fact that many people can't tell the difference between 4K and 8K. In reality, you'd need to be sitting pretty close (2-3 meters/6.6-9.8 feet) to an 80-inch or 100-inch TV to notice the benefits of 8K resolution.
As a result, even those who are interested in spending money on new-age TV technologies are more likely to investigate features like OLED, HDR support, Micro LED, quantum dots, or even Micro RGB panel tech. These advancements offer more dramatic improvements to home theaters than moving from 4K to 8K.
So what does the future hold for 8K TVs? While it's unlikely that they'll become mainstream anytime soon, there are still niche use cases where 8K might be relevant - such as in head-mounted displays or among enthusiasts who want the latest and greatest tech. For now, though, it seems that 4K is the resolution of choice for most people.
In the early 2010s, companies like Samsung and LG released their first 8K TVs, touting them as the future of home entertainment. But despite the hype, sales have been slow, and many experts predicted that 8K would never catch on. Now, even major TV manufacturers are distancing themselves from 8K, with some citing low demand and a lack of native content.
The problem is that there's just not enough content available in 8K resolution to make investing in an 8K TV worthwhile. Most streaming services still use lower resolutions like 4K or even 1080p, and gamers are stuck with limited options for playing games at high resolutions due to bandwidth limitations.
But it's not just the lack of content that's the problem - it's also the fact that many people can't tell the difference between 4K and 8K. In reality, you'd need to be sitting pretty close (2-3 meters/6.6-9.8 feet) to an 80-inch or 100-inch TV to notice the benefits of 8K resolution.
As a result, even those who are interested in spending money on new-age TV technologies are more likely to investigate features like OLED, HDR support, Micro LED, quantum dots, or even Micro RGB panel tech. These advancements offer more dramatic improvements to home theaters than moving from 4K to 8K.
So what does the future hold for 8K TVs? While it's unlikely that they'll become mainstream anytime soon, there are still niche use cases where 8K might be relevant - such as in head-mounted displays or among enthusiasts who want the latest and greatest tech. For now, though, it seems that 4K is the resolution of choice for most people.
. All these years we've been paying top dollar for 8K TVs and what do we really get? A bunch of useless tech that only a handful of people can even notice. And let's be real, most of us don't even have the bandwidth to play games in 4K let alone 8K 
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. Like, what's the point? It's just gonna sit there taking up space collecting dust. At least with 4K, you get some actual content to watch.
. Those things are like liquid money for a small country. I mean, if it's not gonna be widely adopted, why should we have to shell out so much cash? Just stick with what we know and love... 4K is where it's at 
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... like, can't we just stick with something that actually works? 8K was supposed to be the next big thing, but honestly, I've seen some 4K vids and it's not even noticeable on my 49" screen 
like i remember buying my first 8K TV back in 2015 thinking it was gonna change my life lol now its just a fancy paperweight collecting dust on my shelf 
i'm so over these "next big thing" techs that promise the world but deliver nothing 
. The content just wasn't there to support it, you know? And let's be real, only a few feet away from an 80-inch TV can even notice the difference in 8K 
They're where it's at! HDR support, micro-LED panels... that's what I want to upgrade to next. It's like night and day compared to 4K or 8K. Not to mention the prices are still pretty steep, but I guess that's just part of being a tech enthusiast 
. It's served us well, and there's always something new coming down the pipe to make our lives better.
. It's not like it's going to blow your mind or anything if you're watching regular shows. And yeah, the lack of content is a major issue - who wants to shell out big bucks for a TV that's just gonna play the same old 4K stuff? 
Plus, OLED and HDR are where it's at now, imo. The micro tech stuff might be cool for some people but for the average joe, it's all about the visuals on screen 
. And have you seen the content that's available? It's like they're trying to trick us into buying more stuff 
. The major brands are just trying to keep up with trends and make some cash off enthusiasts who don't care about practicality 
. I'm not saying 8K is completely pointless, but for the average Joe, it's just not worth the hassle 
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. The whole tech thing is just gonna keep moving forward, but what's the point of having a "next big thing" if it's not really that much better? 
. I mean, 4K is where it's at now - it's already getting more refined and OLEDs are giving us some sweet viewing experiences 
... Like, I get it, content-wise, we're still playing catch-up with 4K. And honestly, a lot of us just can't tell the difference between those two resolutions 
. But what really got me is how much more exciting other tech advancements like OLED or Micro LED are 
. Those features offer real improvements to home theater experiences that 8K just can't match... Plus, when you factor in the cost 
. Like, who wouldn't want to upgrade to the latest and greatest tech, right? But at the same time, I can kinda see why they're not as popular... I mean, have you seen the prices of those things?! 
. Like, sure, it's nice and all, but is it really worth the extra cash? Not to me, that's for sure! But at the same time, I'm like, kinda curious about what could've been 
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. Now that it's clear it's not the game-changer everyone thought it'd be 
, let's be real – 4K is where it's at for most people 
! Don't get me wrong, I'm loving all the new tech advancements like OLED and HDR... those are giving me LIFE 
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