At what level in resolution (4k, 8k, etc) is something higher resolution than average human eyes max out at and why?
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Think about it like this: it’s less about the resolution, and more about how close you are to the display and how large the pixels are. Even with a 4k display, if it’s a big tv and you stand up against it, you’ll be able to see the individual pixels.
As resolutions get higher, the pixels are more likely to be imperceptable by a typical person at a typical viewing distance from a typically sized tv. This is why some people say they are already content with 4k or 1080p.
I suspect that 8k will max out what most people can see in a normal living room setup.
Others in here have already answered your question, so I’ll just leave [this chart](https://i.redd.it/edwvvvjlwyt41.jpg), which illustrates the relationship between screen size and resolution. I’ve used some version of this any time I’ve bought a new monitor or tv over the past decade.
You’ll see that 2k+ is of* dubious value for most people’s TVs unless they have a pretty big screen or sit very close. Monitors are a different story, obviously.
Edit: u/JeansAndAPolo provided a better link. Use this one: https://www.displayninja.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/best-tv-for-monitor.png
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