From 4K to 8K to UHD: Everything You Need to Know About TV Resolutions

TV resolutions are a jumble of letters and numbers like 4K, 8K, 1080p and UHD, among others. Most new TVs are 4K, but is that the same as UHD? Is a 8K TV twice as good as a 4K TV? Spoiler for that last one, but no. In fact, resolution isn't the most important factor when buying a new TV. However, it is important to know what these terms mean so you can make an educated decision about what features are right for you and where you're putting the TV. Here are the basics for what you need to know about resolution when it comes to TVs: 4K almost always means the TV has 3,840x2,160 pixels (the "building blocks" of a TV image) . (the "building blocks" of a TV image) UHD stands for "Ultra High Definition," also known as UltraHD, but basically means 4K. Are most TVs 4K these days? At 50 inches and above, yes. Does 8K mean the picture will be better than 4K? Not necessarily, and often probably not. Is 8K twice the resolution of 4K? No, it's twice vertical and horizontal resolution , so ... Read full article.