8K resolution is the next big step for TVs, offering four times the pixels of 4K TVs (and 16 times as many as 1080p HDTVs). The vast majority of new TVs are still 4K, and 8K models remain expensive flagships for most manufacturers. That isn't the case for TCL, though, which has announced a drastic new step in making 8K more accessible.
All new 2021 TCL 6-series Roku TV models, under the R648 model number, will be 8K. This is potentially big news for budget-minded early adopters, as the 6-series has been a compelling line that, while not TCL's cheapest, has consistently impressed us with its reasonable price and strong performance. This will hopefully be the case for the R648 TVs, though TCL has not yet announced pricing for the 2021 8K models. 4K 2020 R635s will also still be available this year.