The technology seems complicated, so we make an attempt to simplify it for you and unjargon the jargon of the Samsung QLED 8K so that your purchasing decision is an informed choice.

And we do that by taking you back to childhood!

What is 8K resolution?

Remember your childhood piggy bank? The math used to be quite simple – the more the number of coins you put into the money bank, the better your chances of getting a shiny, fancy bicycle. This simple equation can also help you choose the right television as well.

Why is 8K resolution your best bet at getting bright and shiny pictures on the TV, you ask? Because it is the piggy bank with the maximum number of coins (or pixels).

Images are made of tiny coloured squares called pixels. The more the number of pixels, the better the quality of the image produced. Now imagine that pixels are like the coins you saved. An 8K TV comes with the bank balance (or resolution) of about 33 million coins (or pixels). So, it is your best bet at getting that colourful bicycle – or in this case, the best quality images on the television.

What is AI upscaling?

Imagine this. You did your best at saving money for the bicycle. You did not spend a single rupee on candies. You walked to the store with just the bank balance that you were required to have. However, soon you found out that the bike you had been saving up for was outdated. There is a new one with perfect features, but for twice the price. As you turn around and walk back dejected, your parents step in and agree to pay the deficit.

That is exactly what AI Upscaling does. It makes up for the deficit pixels (or coins) and ensures that you get the best image (or bike).

What is QLED?

Q in QLED stands for quantum dots. What are these quantum dots? Think of them as those special coins that you believe to be magical and keep hidden under your pillow.

Similarly, these quantum dots (or coins) might be small, but they have a special power. When light is shown on them through LEDs, they become radiant and give off colours that are nothing short of magic.