1440p vs. 4K: What's the Right Resolution for Your Computer Monitor?

There's a lot to consider when picking out the best computer monitor for your needs. Brands will hype up their features, their integration of AI and all sorts of trumped-up specifications that may mean little to the average monitor user (and might have little relation to real-world performance). But of all the specifications you'll encounter, resolution is often one of the first to consider. It's a question of clarity, and you don't want a display that's not clear. These days, 1080p displays are a dime a dozen, and their clarity is really lacking at larger sizes. Meanwhile, 1440p and 4K computer monitors are now much more accessible -- in numbers and in price -- while significantly improving clarity. If you're on the hunt for a new computer monitor and struggling to choose between 1440p and 4K, I'll run through the key aspects of each and additional details to consider when making your choice. What is 1440p? At its most basic level, 1440p is an indication of the number of pixels a c ... Read full article.