TL;DR (Too long, don't read)
Actually what's the point of buying 8k when there is so little 8k content?
I am a frequent user of Netflix..so getting a 8k tv is pointless right?
https://mashable.com/article/8k-tvs/
Last time,
during the early days of 4K TVs,
the (same/similar) question was:
"Actually what's the point of buying 4K (TV) when there is so little 4K content?"
But that hasn't stopped TV makers from producing more & more models of 4K TVs -- to eventually now -- producing (more &) more models of 8K TVs.
So current lack of (much) 8K contents will not stop more 8K TVs from being produced & sold.
And also --
will not stop --
12K/16K TVs from being produced in the future.
Then (many) years from now, people will ask the same/similar question again:
"Actually what's the point of buying 12K/16K (TV) when there is so little 12K/16K content?" Haha
One reality I've learned is that:
People have money --
so they can buy what they want including 8K TVs --
and you cannot tell people how to spend their money. Haha..
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To appreciate 8k on such a size will require you to see within a metre.. you won't need the remote control anymore...
One (important) factor that determines if watching 4K contents will make a difference over watching 1080p/720p contents --
is viewing distance.
One of the viewing distance charts -- I used to like to show people -- is the one below:
After sharing the above chart many times,
one reality I've learned is that:
It's not the case that the above chart is not informative --
but rather quite a lot of people don't know how to interpret the above (viewing distance) chart !!
The above chart tells us (simple) things like:
(a) If you buy a 65" 4K TV, it is necessary to sit as close as 6-7 feet (1.83m) -- in order for you to feel that watching 4K contents make a viewing difference over watching 1080p contents.
(b) For the same 65" 4K TV, if you sit further than 22 feet (6.71m) -- all 480p/720p/1080p/4K contents "appears to be equivalent" -- and thus make no viewing difference !!
(c) For a small TV like 32" TV -- despite sitting as close as 12 feet (3.66m) -- all 480p/720p/1080p/4K contents will still "appears to be equivalent".
Point (c) above, is (one of) the reason why 32" TVs are usually 720p/768p only -- plus there exists so few models of 32" 1080p TVs.
Nowadays, people can't avoid 4K TVs -- because as time passes --
people buy bigger & bigger TVs + 4K TV(s) gets cheaper & cheaper.
Currently, during promotions/flash sale -- you can buy (budget range) 55" 4K TVs -- at (well) below S$500.
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So many buyers don't even use proper 4k sources...
Over the years, whenever I asked people what 4K shows/contents they watch -- a common reply is: "
Netflix".
Yes, I know, I know -- there are many Netflix experts here
It's only when I dig deep --
then I realised there's (so) much details -- just to be able to watch 4K Netflix properly. Haha
(0) You need a 4K TV to be able to watch 4K Netflix (this is obvious).
(1) If buying 4K Android TV / 4K Smart TV, you need to ensure that the TV model you buy is advertised as 4K Netflix capable --
or else you won't get 4K Netflix.
(2) If using 4K TV running Android TV OS, keep the Netflix app updated via Google Playstore.
(3) If using 4K smart TV (which is not running Android TV OS) -- you need to ensure that your TV maker/manufacturer keeps the Netflix app updated for your smart TV model.
(3a) If your 4K smart TV model is outdated or no longer supported -- you then need to switch to use external device/Apple TV/Android TV box to continue to access 4K Netflix.
(4) If you use external device/Apple TV/Android TV box, your (external) device must be 4K capable + Netflix certified --
else you won't get 4K Netflix.
(5) Your TV must support HDCP 2.2 + the device must connect to HDMI port on TV that supports HDCP 2.2 --
else you won't get 4K Netflix.
(5a) If you connect the device to AVR (audio visual receiver) -- then AVR connect to TV, your AVR must also support 4K + HDCP 2.2 --
else you won't get 4K Netflix.
(6) You must use a HDMI 2.0 (or better) cable to connect device to TV --
else you won't get 4K Netflix.
(7) You must set device's video output to TV at 4K 60fps --
else you won't get 4K Netflix.
(8) You must subscribe to the highest cost Netflix streaming plan --
else you won't get 4K Netflix.
Even if you satisfy/meet all above conditions -- what you eventually watch on Netflix -- may still not be in 4K !!
Why ?!?
Because not every single show on Netflix is available in 4K resolution !! Duh !!
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Sitting further away? Then 8k is moot...
After all is said & done, some people will argue that buying high end 4K or even 8K TV is beneficial -- even if the stream/contents they watch is not in 4K/8K.
Because some people will argue that the (high end) expensive 4K/8K TV they buy -- has 4K/8K upscaling !!
So the high end 8K TV will upscale the (lower resolution) contents up to 8K -- thus allowing you to "enjoy" 8K viewing !!
Did I mentioned?
One reality I've learned is that:
People have money --
so they can buy what they want including 8K TVs --
and you cannot tell people how to spend their money.
Hope the above helps.