STACK #187 May 2020

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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8K TV AND BEYOND Even as the uptake of 4K Ultra HDTVs continues to increase, 8K models have already hit the market. But do they offer more than just double the resolution of their 4K predecessors? Words Bec Summer

U pgrades in TV technology are now evolution in resolution is already here – 8K delivers four times the resolution of 4K UHD and 16 times that of Full HD 1080p. It’s the horizontal and vertical pixel-count that really counts – 8K boasts 7680 x 4320 pixels, respectively. When compared with 1920 x 1080 Full HD and 3840 x 2160 4K UHD, it’s a proceeding at a rapid rate. As users extol the benefits of 4K UHD, the next

sizeable jump that enables larger displays to maintain maximum image sharpness and clarity – even if you’re sitting with

Those extra pixels will also add a whole new lustre to your existing Blu-ray and 4K film collection

your nose pressed to the screen. Simply put, the more pixels-per-inch of screen, the sharper the image. Add HDR (High Dynamic Range) and

At 8K larger displays maintain maximum image sharpness and clarity

wide colour gamuts that utilise the full available range of light and colour, and you’re looking at the best of the best. Those extra pixels will also add a whole new lustre to your existing

Moreover, with new smartphones like Samsung’s Galaxy

an ultra viewing angle that benefits those stuck on the far edges of the couch. 8K brings the future of TV home right now with precise contrast, Quantum Dot technology (QLED) to deliver over a billion shades of colour, and adaptive picture control that optimises the screen according to the room’s lighting conditions. In other words, the best possible image quality to date.

Blu-ray and 4K film collection, too, with the 8K upscaling function doing exactly what it says, unlike the average upgrade in quality that resulted when upscaling DVDs to 1080p. The difference in quality is immediately apparent and you may find yourself salivating to watch those all-time favourite films all over again.

S20 range capable of recording 8K video at 24fps, your home movies and video clips will look better than cinema-quality features. Aesthetically, 8K TVs can be a thing of beauty. Samsung’s 85” Class Q950TD QLED 8K UHD Smart TV is designed with an ‘Infinity Screen’ that virtually eliminates the frame, and

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