08-10-2025
Are 4K and 8K Displays Really Necessary for Every Setup?
In today’s rapidly evolving AV world, many organisations ask the same question, “Do we really need 4K and 8K displays?” And for those planning a video conferencing system for large rooms, which resolution actually makes sense?
Understanding 4K and 8K Displays
4K displays provide four times the resolution of Full HD, while 8K displays take clarity even further, offering an astonishing four times the pixel count of 4K. On paper, this sounds unbeatable. But higher resolution is not always necessary in every environment.
Large venues, such as auditoriums or control rooms, can benefit from 8K displays, where screen size and viewing distance justify the added detail. But in most professional spaces, including boardrooms or classrooms, 4K displays offer more than enough clarity without straining budgets or infrastructure.
Why 8K is Not Always Practical
While 8K brings impressive visuals, it also demands high bandwidth for video distribution, compatible infrastructure, including cabling, processors and switchers.
For everyday collaboration, the human eye often cannot distinguish between 8K and 4K, especially on smaller displays or when users sit several metres away. This makes 4K a smarter, more economical choice for most setups.
Video Conferencing Systems for Large Rooms
When considering a video conferencing system for a large room, resolution is only part of the picture. Other factors are often more critical, such as:
- Audio Quality – accurate voice pickup, noise reduction and echo cancellation.
- Camera Coverage – wide-angle lenses and auto-tracking for dynamic meetings.
- Ease of Control – intuitive touch panels and integration with existing systems.
Here, 4K displays provide exceptional clarity, but the real success of large-room conferencing comes from Lucid’s forward-thinking approach, which include seamless integration, user-friendly interfaces and reliable AV programming.
The Lucid Perspective
We focus on designing systems where technology feels effortless. Whether deploying 4K and 8K displays, or creating custom video conferencing systems for large rooms, our solutions prioritise usability and long-term efficiency. Instead of chasing the highest spec, we deliver the right spec for the right environment, resulting in future-proofed spaces without unnecessary complexity. Our experience has demonstrated that:
- 4K is ideal for most conferencing and commercial environments.
- 8K shines in specialist, large-scale venues where detail is mission-critical.
- For large-room video conferencing, design, usability and audio requirements often outweigh sheer resolution.
Trust Lucid to help you balance performance and practicality. Creating AV systems that work smarter, not harder. Please get in touch to find out how we can help improve your AV systems.
