| Label / Name | Resolution (W×H) | Aspect ratio (most common) | Pixel count (≈) | Notes / typical usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540p / qHD | 960 × 540 | 16:9 | 518,400 (0.52 MP) | Roughly “half” of 720p by pixels; often for older devices/low-bandwidth streaming. |
| 720p / HD | 1280 × 720 | 16:9 | 921,600 (0.92 MP) | Common baseline for HD video; widely supported for streaming and broadcast. |
| 1080p / Full HD (FHD) | 1920 × 1080 | 16:9 | 2,073,600 (2.07 MP) | The classic “Full HD” standard for most video platforms and content libraries. |
| 2K | 2048 × 1080 | ~1.90:1 (≈ 18:9) | 2,211,840 (2.21 MP) | “2K” is a naming convention; in consumer video it’s often used for 2048×1080. Often confused with “Quad HD” in display contexts. |
| 1440p / QHD / WQHD | 2560 × 1440 | 16:9 | 3,686,400 (3.69 MP) | A common “2× 720p” pixel count; frequently used for higher-refresh gaming and sharp desktop displays. |
| 2160p / UHD | 3840 × 2160 | 16:9 | 8,294,400 (8.29 MP) | “4× 1080p” by pixel count; also referred to as UHD (Ultra HD). |
| 4K | 4096 × 2160 | ~1.90:1 (≈ 256:113) | 8,847,360 (8.85 MP) | “4K” originates from cinema specs; many consumer streams use 3840×2160 (UHD) instead of 4096×2160. |
| 5K | 5120 × 2880 | 16:9 | 14,745,600 (14.75 MP) | Common in high-end monitors and imaging/workstation contexts. |
| 8K / 8K UHD | 7680 × 4320 | 16:9 | 33,177,600 (33.18 MP) | “4× 4K UHD” by pixel count; used for high-end media production and very large displays. |
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