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720p vs. 1080p: Can You Tell The Difference?

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Old 01-16-2017, 06:14 AM
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Default 720p vs. 1080p: Can You Tell The Difference?

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An interesting graph is displayed which supports the use of 720p video for TV and projectors.

If true, then, using a 100" screen with a projector, people who are 20ft or more away from the screen cannot tell the difference.
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There is a BIG difference to me when viewing on my 55", 10' or 20' away. On my 65" UHD, any non-1080 picture is ugly as hell.



Directv has always been sending 1080i, which I think is the best mainstream service on the market before going to 4k (or playing a blu-ray). Even then, I notice clarity issues on both of my tv's. Once you stream a solid 4k, you'll see the difference whether 5' or 20' away.



The funny thing is, you never really notice or complain about clarity until you're introduced to the next level.
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I'm gonna go ahead and call BS on their chart. 480p is adequate at 20' on a 55" screen? Absolute BS.




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