UHD TV: Is it Worth the Upgrade?
Researchers at Cambridge University suggest that TV audiences may not see the benefit of higher resolutions offered by broadcasters and streaming services.
A study conducted by the University and Meta Labs found that the human eye has a resolution limit. Anything above this limit gives the viewer more information than they can detect.
- Screen size
- Room darkness
- Viewer distance from the screen
are variables that affect the resolution limit. For an average UK living room with 2.5 meters between the TV and sofa, a 44-inch 4K or 8K TV offers no additional benefit over a Quad HD TV of the same size.
The human eye has a resolution limit. Anything above this limit gives the viewer more information than they can detect.
Author summary: UHD TV may not be worth the upgrade for average viewers.