This is the complete list of screen resolutions, from 720p up to 8K, with pixel dimensions, total pixel count, aspect ratio, and category for each. The table below is fully sortable, click any column header to reorder it, and you can filter by aspect ratio. Each named resolution links to its full guide, so it works as both a reference and a jumping-off point.
| Resolution | Common name | Pixels (W×H) | Total pixels | Aspect ratio | Category |
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The table gives you six things for every resolution: its name, common label, exact pixel dimensions, total pixel count, aspect ratio, and category. Two controls make it more than a static list:
Each linked resolution name opens that standard's full page, where you'll find PPI-by-size tables, GPU notes, and head-to-head comparisons. It's the fastest way to go from "what is this resolution" to a complete answer.
Resolutions fall into named families based on their pixel count, which is why the marketing labels follow a rough ladder. Knowing the tiers helps you read the chart at a glance, because the category tells you roughly where a resolution sits before you check the exact numbers.
The jump between tiers is bigger than the names suggest. Full HD to QHD is a 78% pixel increase, and QHD to 4K more than doubles it again. Our screen resolution guide walks through what each tier means in practice.
The total pixels column is the single best way to compare resolutions, because it captures both dimensions at once. A resolution's width or height alone can mislead, but multiply them together and you get the honest measure of how much detail the screen can show.
That's why sorting by total pixels is so useful: it lines up every resolution from least to most detailed, cutting through the confusing mix of "p" names and "K" names. An 8K screen's 33 million pixels next to 1080p's 2 million makes the sixteen-times gap impossible to miss. To see how that detail translates to sharpness on a real screen, pair the count with our PPI calculator.
Most resolutions in the chart are 16:9, the standard widescreen shape, but the ratio filter reveals the alternatives. Ultrawide 21:9 resolutions trade height for width, while a few 16:10 sizes add a little extra vertical space favored for productivity.
| Aspect ratio | Shape | Example resolutions |
|---|---|---|
| 16:9 | Standard widescreen | 1080p, 1440p, 4K, 8K |
| 21:9 | Ultrawide | UW-FHD, UWQHD, 5K2K |
| 16:10 | Tall widescreen | 1200p (WUXGA) |
Filtering by ratio is handy when you've already decided on a screen shape and only want to compare resolutions that fit it. For the wider shapes specifically, see our ultrawide resolution guide, and to understand ratios themselves, the aspect ratio guide breaks them down. You can also turn any dimensions into a ratio with our aspect ratio calculator.
Reading the chart top to bottom shows the full climb in display technology. Each step roughly multiplies the detail of the one before, and the demands on your hardware climb with it.
Where you land on this ladder depends on your screen size, graphics card, and budget. For a typical 27-inch desktop, 1440p hits the balance most people want. Our best resolution for gaming guide adds the frame-rate angle to that choice.
If you're not sure what resolution you're running, the quickest path is to detect it first, then look it up. Here's the simple workflow:
This tells you not just what you have, but where it sits relative to everything else, which is exactly what you need when deciding whether an upgrade is worth it.
The chart shines as an upgrade-planning tool. Sort by total pixels, find your current resolution, and look at the rows above it to see your realistic next steps and how much more detail each one brings. The category column tells you the tier you'd be moving into.
Pair that with two checks: the pixel jump (is it big enough to notice) and the GPU cost (can your card drive it). A move from 1080p to 1440p is a clear 78% gain that mainstream hardware handles well, while 1080p to 4K quadruples the load. For the detailed comparisons behind each jump, see our 1080p vs 1440p and 1440p vs 4K guides, or compare any pair visually with the resolution comparison tool.
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