The energy labeling regulations get updated all the time to account for new classes of products, I expect that will happen here.
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> It’s not as if 8K TVs are treading just over the line, either. Many 8K TVs on the market blow past the limit by like 300%, so they are nowhere close to compliance.
That's a lot! Especially when electricity ain't cheap. It's a good reason to discourage 8K from becoming the high-end norm if your typical setup means you won't actually notice a difference.
> Therein lies the problem. Either someone in the governing body doesn’t understand the fundamental science behind how TVs and displays work, or they just don’t care. The fact is that 8K TVs, by nature of how LCD panels function, consume considerably more power than 4K TVs
And yes, we are talking about saving energy. Everything is said in the introduction. There is nothing scandalous in the choice of this venerable institution.
Sorry, but it didn't inspire me to read the article.
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> It’s not as if 8K TVs are treading just over the line, either. Many 8K TVs on the market blow past the limit by like 300%, so they are nowhere close to compliance.
That's a lot! Especially when electricity ain't cheap. It's a good reason to discourage 8K from becoming the high-end norm if your typical setup means you won't actually notice a difference.