Common Desktop Resolutions
| Name | Resolution | Aspect Ratio | Total Pixels | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD (720p) | 1280 × 720 | 16:9 | 0.9MP | Budget monitors, older displays |
| Full HD (1080p) | 1920 × 1080 | 16:9 | 2.1MP | Standard desktop, gaming |
| WUXGA | 1920 × 1200 | 16:10 | 2.3MP | Professional monitors |
| QHD (1440p) | 2560 × 1440 | 16:9 | 3.7MP | High-end desktop, design work |
| 4K UHD | 3840 × 2160 | 16:9 | 8.3MP | Premium desktop, content creation |
| 5K | 5120 × 2880 | 16:9 | 14.7MP | iMac, professional design |
| 8K UHD | 7680 × 4320 | 16:9 | 33.2MP | Professional video editing |
Ultrawide Resolutions
| Name | Resolution | Aspect Ratio | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| UW-FHD | 2560 × 1080 | 21:9 | Two 1280×1080 side-by-side |
| UW-QHD | 3440 × 1440 | 21:9 | 1440p stretched |
| UW-5K | 5120 × 2160 | 21:9 | Two 2560×2160 side-by-side |
| Super Ultrawide | 3840 × 1080 | 32:9 | Two 1920×1080 side-by-side |
Legacy Resolutions
| Name | Resolution | Era |
|---|---|---|
| VGA | 640 × 480 | 1987-2000s |
| SVGA | 800 × 600 | 1990s |
| XGA | 1024 × 768 | 1990s-2000s |
| SXGA | 1280 × 1024 | 2000s |
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