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Consumer-grade 8K TV debuts, but is the 8K industry really ready?
The ongoing "arms race" among smartphones or the natural progression within the tech industry has led to rapid advancements in the screen resolutions of electronic devices. While smartphone screens have hit a plateau post-2K due to practical limitations like battery life, Sony did introduce a 4K smartphone. Yet, achieving an even higher resolution experience still seems to be better suited for televisions. Interestingly, Sharp's first consumer-grade 8K TV is set to launch soon. This model will feature a 85-inch IGZO panel, advanced wide-gamut LED phosphors, and an X8-MEP professional image processing engine, enabling users to enjoy richer color gradations and a more immersive visual experience, effectively mimicking a naked-eye 3D effect.
Major TV manufacturers have been preparing for 8K for some time now. At the 2015 CES, Sharp unveiled the world's first 8K TV, while Samsung showcased an 110-inch 8K model. LG, always keen to stay competitive, presented a 55-inch 8K monitor. By the 2016 CES, LG had upped the ante with a 98-inch 8K TV, and Hisense joined the fray with its own 8K model. Domestic brands like Konka also dived into the 8K market.
So, what exactly is 8K? Thanks to the proliferation of smart devices, consumers are familiar with terms like 1080P and 2K. An 8K product boasts a resolution of 7680x4320, featuring around 33 million pixels—16 times more than a typical 1080P screen. Despite being a 2D format, 8K can create depth and a 3D-like effect through the parallax experienced when viewing objects with both eyes. This difference in perception between near and far objects is accurately reproduced, creating a sense of physical space.
Beyond entertainment, 8K technology will permeate various aspects of life, including work, education, social media, and healthcare. In medicine, for instance, 8K images could support minimally invasive surgeries, driving innovations in medical equipment. During sports broadcasts, 8K footage can bring viewers closer to the action, aiding in post-game analysis.
However, while 8K hardware is becoming available, 8K content remains scarce. Though the 2016 Rio Olympics piloted 8K satellite broadcasts and Japan plans to offer 8K live streams by 2018, this is insufficient. Even 4K content struggles to meet consumer demand, let alone 8K. Thus, the industry remains cautious about widespread adoption.
For 8K to catch on, the entire supply chain needs to evolve. Camera equipment capable of shooting 8K is still limited, with even top DSLRs only barely meeting standards. Video processing is another hurdle, as 8K demands more robust processors and components, such as replacing copper connections with optical fibers. The rise of VR and similar technologies is pushing manufacturers to innovate.
Content creation is equally crucial. Unlike hardware, which is gradually advancing, 8K content lags far behind. Moreover, issues like production costs and consumer affordability remain unresolved.
Though 8K TVs might seem premature given the lingering 4K content issues, this marks progress toward higher resolutions. The quest for realism on screens continues, with VR demanding even greater clarity. Human eyes have roughly 1 billion pixels, so there’s still a long way to go.