What is screen resolution?
Screen resolution shows how many pixels a monitor has in a “width x height” format. It depicts how clearly a monitor can display visual content. The higher the monitor resolution, the more pixels, the clearer the picture.
Which screen resolution is right for you?
| Screen | Pixels | Best for… |
|---|---|---|
| Full HD | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Media browsing, doing schoolwork, video chatting and performing home office tasks. |
| HD | 1600 x 900 pixels 1366 x 768 pixels |
Daily productivity tasks like using school applications, internet browsing, and video viewing. |
| Super Extended Graphics Array (SXGA) | 1280 x 1024 pixels | Everyday use at home, school, and work. |
What else do you need to know about screen resolution?
Your screen’s image quality is also impacted by:
- Screen size
- Screen brightness, measured in nits
- Display technology (IPS/VA/TN)
- Color gamut
- Contrast ratio