QHD vs 4K Resolution Side-by-Side

Back in 2013, Samsung released a 2560 by 1440 QHD monitor and called it ‘Quad HD,’ but just a year later, Sony’s first 4K TV topped it with over 8 million pixels. QHD packs in four times the detail of standard HD, giving you 3.7 million pixels-more than enough for sharp gaming and crystal-clear office work. But 4K, also called Ultra HD, jumps to 3840 by 2160 pixels, filling the screen with double the detail of QHD. Movies, high-end TVs, and the newest gaming consoles almost always go for 4K now, especially on screens over 27 inches where the difference pops. QHD uses less graphics power, so it's easier on your laptop or mid-range PC. 4K looks incredible at any size, but you need beefier hardware to run it smoothly. If you remember that QHD has a ‘4’ at the end-1440 vertical lines-it’s less than the ‘2160’ in 4K. That number is your shortcut: higher number, crisper picture.