What this means is that 8K video is twice the width and height of 4K video, so that’s a lot more resolution. As such, it's easy to assume, given the choice, that 8K video is the way to go. But ...

If I get a 4k TV, as I understand it, I'll be lucky to get support for any resolutions at all between 1080p and 4k - maybe 1440p but that's lower than I'd like too as I typically run games at DSR ...

Gaming For gamers, 4K has been a game-changer, literally. The ultra-high resolution provides a much more immersive and detailed gaming experience.

Secondly, your TV or monitor must be able to deliver a 4K resolution. And, finally, the HDMI cable linking it all together will need to be an HDMI 2.0 cable, too.

A 4K monitor gets its name because it can display 3,840 x 2,160 pixels—that’s 4K resolution, also known as UHD. That resolution offers an incredible mix of crisp picture quality, high ...

YouTube appears to be running a test on some of its users that removes the 4K video resolution option as a free offering and instead makes it a feature you have to pay for.

However, if you have an older 4K TV without a smart TV OS or prefer one of the other operating systems, you need to get a 4K capable streaming stick/box/dongle instead. This can come pretty cheaply.