Resolution Comparison

Compare pixel counts and visual density between resolutions

Visual Scale Comparison

720p
1280×720
0.92 MP
1080p
1920×1080
2.07 MP
1440p
2560×1440
3.69 MP
4K
3840×2160
8.29 MP
8K
7680×4320
33.18 MP

Custom Comparison

Resolution A

Resolution B

Resolution A Pixels
2,073,600
Pixel Ratio (B/A)
4.0×
Resolution B Pixels
8,294,400
Visual Comparison

Standard Resolutions

Name Resolution Pixels Megapixels vs 1080p
720p HD1280×720921,6000.920.44×
1080p FHD1920×10802,073,6002.071.0×
1440p QHD2560×14403,686,4003.691.78×
4K UHD3840×21608,294,4008.294.0×
5K5120×288014,745,60014.757.11×
8K UHD7680×432033,177,60033.1816.0×

Compare Screen Resolutions Side by Side

Our resolution comparison tool visually demonstrates the difference between various screen resolutions. See exactly how 1080p compares to 4K, understand pixel count differences, and make informed decisions when upgrading monitors or choosing video export settings.

Resolution comparisons help illustrate why higher resolutions appear sharper. The jump from 1920×1080 to 3840×2160 represents four times the pixel count, providing dramatically more detail and allowing larger screens without visible pixelation.

Understanding Common Display Resolutions

1080p Full HD (1920×1080)

Full HD remains the baseline for modern displays with approximately 2 million pixels. It's ideal for 24-inch monitors and provides adequate sharpness for gaming and media consumption at typical viewing distances.

1440p QHD (2560×1440)

QHD or 2K offers 78% more pixels than 1080p, providing noticeably sharper images on 27-inch monitors. It's the sweet spot for gaming, balancing visual quality with GPU performance requirements.

4K UHD (3840×2160)

4K resolution delivers over 8 million pixels, four times Full HD. It enables large screens (32"+) with excellent sharpness and provides detailed workspace for professional content creation.

How to Choose the Right Resolution

The ideal resolution depends on screen size, viewing distance, and use case. Higher resolutions benefit larger screens and close viewing distances. For gaming, consider GPU capabilities since higher resolutions require significantly more processing power.

Content creators should match their workflow requirements. Video editors working in 4K need 4K monitors for accurate preview, while web designers may prefer multiple 1080p displays for more screen real estate at lower cost.