Unfortunately, there isn't any. Well, you can stream YouTube in 8K but if you're looking to watch proper movies or TV shows in 8K then you're stuck with upscaling. In fact, back in 2019 the executive director of the 8K Association, Chris Chinnock, cast doubt on the possibility of 8K Blu-rays ever happening.
8K video has yet to come to any streaming, broadcast, or physical media. Shows and movies still need to be shot, mastered, and distributed in 8K at a significant rate. We'll be waiting another few years for native 8K content to become available to consumers.
Also consider that 4K looks set to be the standard for the foreseeable future. The pedestrian arrival (and adoption) of 8K TVs means we don't anticipate 8K Blu-ray players will ride in to replace their 4K equivalents any time soon.
Although Netflix does not provide access to native 8K streaming, it does allow users to access content in a wide range of premium video formats for a great UHD experience.
The first is 8K content is lacking and requires a higher bandwidth to download. Now, there are some pretty good upscalers out there that can upscale 4K to 8K out there but even HDR 4K has pretty stiff bandwidth.
The ban is specifically based on the EEI power consumption numbers, so if you can manufacture an 8K TV that consumes less than 90W then you are in the clear. Because of this loophole, Samsung has decided to ship its 8K TVs with low-powered default settings.
Unfortunately, this likely won't happen due to the lacklustre sales of 8K TVs and disinterest from Blu-ray manufacturers. Back in 2019, executive director of the 8K Association, Chris Chinnock, cast doubt on the possibility of 8K Blu-rays ever happening.
Can the human eye even see 8K? Technically, yes it can, but the difference will be very subtle at best. As we've explained many times with 4K TVs, there's a point of diminishing returns when it comes to resolution.
8K offers 4 times as many pixels than 4K and a staggering 16 times as many pixels compared to a 1080p TV. Ultimately, more pixels results in a sharper, clearer image and 8K offers up an impressive 160 pixels per inch (PPI), delivering a truly smooth and crisp image.
16K resolution is a display resolution with approximately 16,000 pixels horizontally. The most commonly discussed 16K resolution is 15360 × 8640, which doubles the pixel count of 8K UHD in each dimension, for a total of four times as many pixels.
Movie fans can find an 8K Cinemas theater throughout the United States. If you are in California, be sure to visit Serra Theatres in Milpitas and Town 3 Cinemas in San Jose. In the Atlanta area? Visit Digimax Theatres in Roswell, Georgia.
I discovered that when watching live sports, movies and TV shows with intricate special effects and action, the AI-based upscaling offered by an 8K TV makes content look more realistic and detailed than what even the best 4K TVs are capable of. The colors are more vibrant and accurate, while all action appears fluid.
While most movies are still shot in 4K resolution or lower, some filmmakers have begun to experiment with 8K resolution. The technology offers unparalleled levels of detail and clarity, allowing filmmakers to capture scenes in stunning detail.
If you love footage of scenes from nature and beautiful crisp landscapes from all over the world, then 8K content found on YouTube will be right up your alley. You'll feel like you took a virtual trip around the globe after a watching the wonders of the natural world captured natively in the sharpest 8K resolution!
No. There are very few streaming services that offer the ability to stream at 8K resolutions. Amazon Prime does, however, offer the option to stream at 4K resolutions.
On the other hand, the cons of 8K resolution is how little native 8K content is accessible. Most content continues to be produced at lower resolutions, like 4K or 1080p. As a result of this, making the most of an 8K display's possibilities may be challenging.
Clearly fitting 8K's 7640 x 4120 pixel count into self-emissive screens is quite the challenge. The third big argument against 8K is that it doesn't deliver enough of a discernible picture quality benefit to justify its expense. In fact, some say it makes no difference at all from regular viewing distances.
8K resolution on an OLED TV? So far, only LG is really doing it. And we wish more firms did, because it's incredible. The picture quality is stunning, the colours and brightness are just what you'd expect from a high quality OLED and the audio output is impressive for such a slim set.
For a person with 20/20 vision, while sitting 10 feet away, one would need about a 75-inch display-diagonal for HD, 120-inch for 4K, and a whopping 280 inches for 8K to be able to distinguish the resolution!
Will There Ever Be 16K TVs? 16K TVs actually already exist! Numerous manufacturers across the world have produced immense 16K TVs, with equally impressive screen sizes. For instance, in the Summer of 2023, Chinese manufacturer BOE showed off their own juggernaut 16K tv display.
Recommended minimum distance for viewing 4K or 8K TV is 1.5 times of the TV vertical screen size. Viewed from this distance, individual pixels cannot be differentiated by naked eyes. This means that pixels effectively disappear when viewing 4K images.
The rise of digital streaming platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video has significantly impacted the popularity of physical media like Blu-ray. With the convenience and accessibility offered by streaming services, traditional formats like Blu-ray are experiencing a decline in demand.
Admittedly, there is a strong chance 4K Blu-ray may become less popular as time goes on. Does this mean that 4K Blu-ray is really dying? The answer is no. In fact, I believe there's an exciting future on the horizon, especially for cinephiles and movie fans.
While a physical 8K format isn't without the realm of possibility, there doesn't seem to be much, if any, development taking place. We're not even going to scrape the surface of disc player requirements either, as 4K Blu-ray players are struggling as it is, so we daren't think about an 8K player.
