4k and 8k Televisions Not Noticeably Better for Typical Viewer, Scientists Say
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A study found that 4K and 8K televisions may not be noticeably better for typical viewers, sparking discussion on the limits of human visual perception and the value of high-resolution displays.
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* https://carltonbale.com/1080p-does-matter/
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optimum_HDTV_viewing_distance
* https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/by-size/size-to-distance-r...