Is 8K upscaling actually noticeable on YouTube and Netflix streams or is it just a marketing gimmick for high end models
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Is 8K upscaling actually noticeable on YouTube and Netflix streams or is it just a marketing gimmick for high end models
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8K TV upscaling 4K content noticeable viewing distance RTINGS 8K TV review upscaling Netflix YouTube Google ↗
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