There is no gainsaying that 4K ultra-high-definition TVs are already very common in the market. It will however take some time for 8K TVs to become popular. The difference between the two is not just in the resolution!. In addition, you can’t expect that you can see 8K pictures merely by buying an 8K TV. This has something to do with the film source, hardware decoding chip, screen, and transmission interface. As long as one is not 8K, it is not a true 8K TV. Now, let us discuss the 4 major differences between 4k and 8k that will make it worth the price
4 major differences between 4k and 8k Know These Before You Buy Either
- Resolution;
- Display base color;
- Refresh rate (individual);
- Price.
1. The Display Resolution
The resolution of a 4K TV is 3840×2160, while the resolution of 8K can reach 7680×4320 which is 4 times of 4K. The resolution determines the fineness of the bitmap image, that is to say, the higher the resolution of the same screen, the more pixels it contains and the clearer the image.
2. Display Base Color
The color gamut standard adopted by 4K TV is Rec.2020, which was formulated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for ultra-high-definition television (UHDTV). This standard reproduces real-world colors through the three-primary color system. That is to say, 4K is based on the three primary colors (red, green, and blue). By contrast, 8K adds yellow to make the picture dense.
3. The Refresh Rate
Typically, the basic 4K TVs have a refresh rate of 60Hz, and 8K TVs have a refresh rate of 120Hz. A TV with a 60Hz refresh rate can display 60 images per second, and the displayed image (picture) has good stability, and the picture is clear and smooth. Under the same conditions, 8K performs better!
4. Price Factor
In terms of price, 4K TVs are cheaper than 8K TVs. In the market, there are not many manufacturers with 8K technology, such as Samsung, Sony, Sharp, etc.
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Supplementary Information:
- Can you enjoy 8K pictures if you buy an 8K TV? Obviously no! If you want to see 8K pictures, you need to meet the following conditions: 1. 8K screen; 2. 8K chip; 3. 8K film/content source; 4. 8K transmission interface, etc. In addition, relevant certification is also required.
- Judging from the actual conditions, there are not many 8K film sources, which means that even if we buy an 8K TV, we may still be enjoying the ” treatment ” of 4K. Due to the improvement in graphics card performance, it is relatively easy to achieve 8K effects in AAA games. If you are a game expert, you can consider buying an 8K TV!
CONCLUSION
All in all, I believe that although there are certain technical differences between 4K TVs and 8K TVs, in reality, 8K TVs are not very practical! At the end of the article, if you have any good suggestions, please leave a message in the comment area. I will definitely answer. This way, everyone will grow and progress together.Bye for now.
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