SPECIFICATION GLOSSARY: MONITORS

Resolution - what does it mean?

Resolution is the number of pixels displayed, for example 2560 x 1440 or 3840 x 2160. More pixels can increase detail and workspace.

IN PLAIN LANGUAGE

How to understand Resolution?

Resolution describes the horizontal and vertical pixel count. Higher resolution can improve detail and desktop space, but gaming at native resolution requires more graphics performance. Screen size and pixel density should be considered at the same time.

WHEN COMPARING PRODUCTS

Informational specification

This value describes the product, but it does not make one model better than another on its own.

WHY IT MATTERS

More pixels increase potential detail and workspace.

BUYING TIP

For gaming, include GPU performance in the decision.

COMMON MISTAKE

A 4K or 6K label alone does not tell you whether the resolution suits the screen size.

COMPARE TOGETHER WITH

related display specifications
product class
price and availability

RELATED TERMS

Other specifications worth knowing

Aspect ratioAspect ratio, such as 16:9 or 21:9, is the relationship between screen width and height and affects workspace and content presentation.CurvatureMonitor curvature is usually expressed as a radius such as 1500R. A smaller number means a stronger curve.HDRHDR describes support for a wider range of brightness and colour. HDR compatibility or a certification name alone does not guarantee a…Panel typePanel type describes display technology such as IPS, VA, OLED, QD-OLED or WOLED and affects contrast, colour, viewing angles and motion behaviour.Peak brightnessPeak brightness in nits is the highest luminance the display can reach, often under specific conditions or on a limited screen area.Pixel densityPPI is the number of pixels per inch. Higher pixel density usually means a finer pixel structure and sharper image at the…