Scientists Claim You Can't See the Difference Between 1440p and 8k at 10 Feet
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A new study claims that the human eye cannot distinguish between 1440p and 8K resolutions at a viewing distance of 10 feet, sparking discussion on the limits of display technology and human perception.
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It is closer to 16K. In terms of PPI limit the Apple Vision Pro does ~3300 PPI. For it to hit perception PPI I remember we need close to 1000 PPI at same distance for it to fit PPD close to 100.
So I say in terms of those limit we need another 10 years. Which is also why I think the Vision Pro was 2 - 3 years too early. But then Modern Apple has the cash flow to continue to fund it.