The 8K TV industry has finally accepted that the future of television may not be in higher resolutions. With nearly no content available to support it and limited benefits, the demand for 8K TVs has been sluggish since its introduction in the 2010s.
In an effort to convince consumers that 8K was the next big thing, companies like Samsung and LG released high-end models with resolutions of up to 8K. However, despite marketing claims that 8K would revolutionize home entertainment, the reality is that most people won't notice a significant difference between 4K and 8K.
According to Omdia's research firm, only a small fraction of TVs sold are in 8K resolution, with 1.6 million units having been sold since 2015, compared to nearly 1 billion 4K TVs currently in use. The lack of native 8K content is also a major obstacle to adoption, as many streaming and gaming services still rely on lower resolutions.
The University of Cambridge's display resolution calculator suggests that people can only truly appreciate the benefits of higher resolutions if they're viewing from close range, which limits the practicality of 8K TVs for most viewers.
While some enthusiasts may continue to invest in 8K TVs for niche use cases or future-proofing their home theaters, the industry has largely shifted its focus towards more relevant features like OLED panels and HDR support. With manufacturers no longer committing to mass production of 8K TVs, it's clear that the market is moving away from higher resolutions.
As the TV landscape continues to evolve, it seems unlikely that 8K will become a mainstream phenomenon anytime soon. The industry has finally accepted that the future may be in more incremental improvements rather than dramatic jumps in resolution.
In an effort to convince consumers that 8K was the next big thing, companies like Samsung and LG released high-end models with resolutions of up to 8K. However, despite marketing claims that 8K would revolutionize home entertainment, the reality is that most people won't notice a significant difference between 4K and 8K.
According to Omdia's research firm, only a small fraction of TVs sold are in 8K resolution, with 1.6 million units having been sold since 2015, compared to nearly 1 billion 4K TVs currently in use. The lack of native 8K content is also a major obstacle to adoption, as many streaming and gaming services still rely on lower resolutions.
The University of Cambridge's display resolution calculator suggests that people can only truly appreciate the benefits of higher resolutions if they're viewing from close range, which limits the practicality of 8K TVs for most viewers.
While some enthusiasts may continue to invest in 8K TVs for niche use cases or future-proofing their home theaters, the industry has largely shifted its focus towards more relevant features like OLED panels and HDR support. With manufacturers no longer committing to mass production of 8K TVs, it's clear that the market is moving away from higher resolutions.
As the TV landscape continues to evolve, it seems unlikely that 8K will become a mainstream phenomenon anytime soon. The industry has finally accepted that the future may be in more incremental improvements rather than dramatic jumps in resolution.
they just dont got nothin to watch for it anyway...all this hype was just a marketing ploy to make people think they need the latest and greatest... newsflash: nobody can see the difference between 4k and 8k from far away 
. its like buying a smartphone with a better camera, but you still cant take decent pics in low light 
! Like, I've seen some sweet 4K content and it's still holding up great. And honestly, who can afford to keep upgrading every year? The technology is moving forward at a decent pace, but the demand just isn't there for 8K yet. Plus, have you tried watching anything on Netflix in 8K? It's like, totally not worth the cash 
. I'm more of an OLED panel fan myself - those are where it's at. HDR support is where it's at, and that's what matters for a smooth viewing experience 
. I mean, we've been waiting for ages for it to become a mainstream thing and honestly, most of us aren't really gonna notice a huge difference between 4K and 8K at home anyway. And yeah, the lack of native 8K content has been kinda holding things back - have you seen what's available on Netflix or YouTube? 
. We need to focus on making our existing TVs better, rather than constantly trying to push for more and more stuff. And who knows, maybe we'll see some innovations in other areas like gaming or VR instead? 
and thats what matters OLED panels are where its at now 
. The thing is, I've been eyeing some new OLED panels from Sony and they're sounding pretty sweet 
. I think the industry was caught up in the hype of 8K and forgot about what really matters: picture quality 
. And have you seen how many native 8K vids exist out there? Like, almost none 
. The industry's moving on to other features like OLED & HDR, which is more relevant for most people, I think 
besides, OLED panels are where its at! the lack of native 8k content is a major bummer, but i guess manufacturers were just trying to cash in on the hype 
Still, I guess it's cool that manufacturers are focusing on OLED panels now 
. And let's be real, who needs that much resolution anyway? 
. And let's be real, most people aren't even gonna notice the difference between 4K and 8K in their living room. The content just isn't there yet. It's like everyone was waiting for a tidal wave of 8K goodness that never came 
. Now it seems like manufacturers are just phoning it in with OLED panels and HDR support... seems more practical to me 
It's like everyone thought 4K was the end goal and just jumped straight to 8K without even thinking about what the actual benefits would be.
But in reality, most people aren't even going to notice the difference between 4K and 8K unless they're sitting right in front of it. I mean, I don't have a 8K TV at home and my viewing experience is still pretty solid. 
. OLED panels and HDR support are where it's at! 
, can you believe the entire 8K hype was just a wild goose chase? I mean, it's about time someone called out the TV manufacturers for wasting our money on these overpriced TVs. The fact that only a tiny fraction of those sold have been actual 8K content is just mind-blowing 
. The industry's movin on to more important tech like OLED panels and HDR support, which is pretty cool 