What you really need to know about 4K vs. 8K from a TV reviewer

Buying a TV involves making a lot of choices, from operating systems to screen technologies to refresh rate and any number of other software and hardware features. One area, however, where there aren’t a lot of options currently is resolution. Most modern smart TVs offer 4K resolution: that’s the resolution a majority of shows and movies are shot in, making for a detailed and colorful image on screen. It’s often now an after-thought when buying a TVas even basic, cheap TVs still provide 4K resolution.