1440p

March 2024 March 2023 Family of video display resolutions 1440p is a family of video display resolutions that have a resolution of 1440 pixels on one side. In a display with a landscape orientation, 1440p refers to the vertical resolution. The p stands for progressive scan, i.e. non-interlaced. The 1440 pixel vertical resolution is double the vertical resolution of 720p, and one-third (about 33.3%) more than 1080p. QHD (Quad HD) or WQHD (Wide Quad HD) is the designation for a commonly used display resolution of 2560 1440 pixels in a 16:9 aspect ratio. As a graphics display resolution between 1080p and 4K, Quad HD is often used in smartphone displays, and for computer and console gaming. Support June 2023 Comparison of 1440p resolutions Resolution Display aspect ratio Megapixels 5120 × 1440 3.5 (32:9) 7.37 3440 × 1440 2.38 (43:18) 4.95 3360 × 1440 2.3 (21:9) 4.84 3200 × 1440 2.2 (20:9) 4.61 3120 × 1440 2.16 (39:18) 4.49 3040 × 1440 2.1 (19:9) 4.38 2960 × 1440 2.05 (37:18) 4.26 2880 × 1440 2 (18:9) 4.15 2560 × 1440 1.7 (16:9) 3.69 2304 × 1440 1.6 (16:10) 3.32 2160 × 1440 1.5 (3:2) 3.11 1920 × 1440 1.3 (4:3) 2.76 1440p video mastered from 4:3 ratio content can be displayed with 1920×1440 or higher resolution such as QXGA or 2304×1440 with scaling, windowboxing, or pillarboxing. Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio 1440p requires 2560×1440 (WQHD) resolution, possible with WQXGA, 2560×1920, or higher resolution with letterboxing, scaling, or windowboxing. The HDMI 1.3 specification supports WQXGA, and hence widescreen 1440p. Usage Early 1440p computer displays became commonly available in 2010. Dell's UltraSharp U2711 monitor was released in 2010 as WQHD, with a 1440p widescreen.Walton Jarred 2010-01-22 Dell UltraSharp U2711: Quality has a Price https://www.anandtech.com/show/2922 https://web.archive.org/web/20100404075604/http://www.anandtech.com/show/2922 dead April 4, 2010 2021-01-26 AnandTech The 27-inch Apple LED Cinema Display released in 2010 also had a native resolution of 2560 × 1440, as did the Apple Thunderbolt Display which was sold from July 2011 to June 2016. MacBook with Retina Display (2012) is also one of the earliest laptops that utilise 1440p widescreen.MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) - Technical Specifications – Apple Support (UK) https://support.apple.com/en-gb/118463 2025-01-16 Apple Support en By 2020, 1440p had expanded to a common resolution for computer gaming, with multiple video cards available that supported high frame rates at that resolution.Warren Tom 2020-12-01 Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti review: impressive performance for $399 - Another great option for 1440p gaming https://www.theverge.com/21726429/nvidia-geforce-rtx-3060-ti-review 2021-01-26 The VergeEdmonds Rich 2021-01-15 1080p vs. 1440p vs. 4K vs. 8K: Which resolution is best for gaming? https://www.windowscentral.com/1080p-vs-1440p-vs-4k-which-should-gamers-go 2021-01-26 Windows Central In early 2021, QHD gaming laptops with fast refresh rates were introduced by multiple computer manufacturers.Faulkner Cameron 2021-01-14 QHD screens might be the best thing to happen to gaming laptops in 2021 - Your games will look magnificent https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/14/22217171/gaming-laptops-qhd-screens-display-fast-refresh-rate 2021-01-26 The Verge According to Steam's July 2024 Hardware & Software Survey, the resolution 2560 x 1440 has increased in overall usage on Steam by ~0.7% from May 2024, totaling to ~20% of its total userbase.Steam Hardware & Software Survey https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/Steam-Hardware-Software-Survey-Welcome-to-Steam 2024-08-06 store.steampowered.com In relation to smartphones, 1440p displays are sometimes marketed as "Quad HD", as it is four times the resolution of 720p high definition. The Vivo Xplay 3S, released December 2013, was the first smartphone to use a 1440p display; by 2015, 1440p had seen wider adoption by high-end flagship smartphones from major companies.https://www.phonearena.com/news/Smartphones-with-Quad-HD-1440-x-2560-resolution-displays-2015_id50745 Smartphones with Quad HD (1440 x 2560) resolution displays (2015) P Chris PhoneArena en-US 2019-04-08https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/oppo/find-7/554827/ Oppo Find 7 Android smartphone PC World en-AU 2019-04-08 2019-04-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20190408163750/https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/oppo/find-7/554827/ deadhttps://www.cnet.com/reviews/vivo-xplay-3s-preview/ Remember, Samsung Galaxy S5 is not the first 2K phone Dolcourt Jessica CNET en 2019-04-08 An example of a smartphone with a 1440p display is the 1st generation Google Pixel XL.Google Pixel vs. Pixel XL: Which should you buy? Android Central 2016-11-24 https://www.androidcentral.com/pixel-vs-pixel-xl-which-should-you-buy 2024-10-25 In September 2020, Microsoft revealed the Xbox Series S would support a resolution of 1440p at 120 FPS.Xbox Series S Specs Revealed: 1440p/120 FPS, Raytracing, More - IGN 8 September 2020 https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-series-s-specs-leak-1440p-120fps-raytracing-512gb-ssd en 2020-09-09 In July 2022, Sony added 1440p support for the PlayStation 5.PS5 Beta introduces 1440p support, Gamelists, and more 28 July 2022 https://blog.playstation.com/2022/07/28/ps5-beta-introduces-1440p-support-gamelists-and-more/ PlayStation.Blog en 2024-09-22 In April 2025, Nintendo revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 would support a resolution of 1440p at 120 FPS output via HDMI when playing in TV mode.Nintendo Switch 2 Tech Specs 3 April 2025 https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specs/ Nintendo of America en 2025-05-18 Application of "2K" to 2560x1440 2K resolution The label "2K" is sometimes used to refer to 2560x1440 (commonly known as 1440p). This is inconsistent with "4K" denoting approximately 4,000 horizontal pixels, which makes 1920 or 2048 pixels wide the closest to "2K", a label which predates the use of 2560x1440.What is 2K resolution? Lenovo Israel https://www.lenovo.com/il/en/faqs/pc-life-faqs/what-is-2k-resolution/ 2023-11-04 www.lenovo.com enhttps://books.google.com/books?id=qMYR00OxN8EC&pg=PA125 Digital Intermediates for Film and Video 978-0-240-80702-7 Focal Press April 19, 2014 2006 125 Jack James Some sources and manufacturers prefer "2.5K" as a term for 2560x1440https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-vs-the-2-point-five-k-revolution Eurogamer Digital Foundry vs. the 2.5K display revolution Thomas Morgan 3 Aug 2013 to avoid this confusion, and there is a similar "2.7K" (2720×1530) used by some drones,https://www.dji.com/mini-2-se/specs DJI Mini 2 SE Specs DJI as well as a "2.8K" (2880x1620).https://www.infinitioptics.com/glossary/4k-and-8k-resolution What does 4K or 8K mean in video resolution? Infinity Opticshttps://www.arri.com/resource/blob/277386/a8ebd70f6105162b541bc39f4ad098b5/2022-05-arri-formatsandresolutionsoverview-4-4-data.pdf Formats and Resolutions Overview of ARRI digital motion picture cameras ARRI 2024-02-25 2024-02-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20240225111635/https://www.arri.com/resource/blob/277386/a8ebd70f6105162b541bc39f4ad098b5/2022-05-arri-formatsandresolutionsoverview-4-4-data.pdf dead See also 2K resolution 4K resolution 5K resolution 8K resolution References Category:Video formats