LCD Resolution

If you have been looking at laptops, LCD monitors, or thinking about buying a new LCD TV, then you have probably noticed the different resolutions types (WXGA, WXGA+, etc.). These letters represent the LCD's native resolution.

These values will vary in some cases depending on the display. I'm only listing the more common resolutions.

WXGA  (HD 720p)         =  1200 x 720
                                              1366 x 768

WSXGA \ WXGA+          =  1440 x 900

WSXGA+                        =  1680 x 1050

WUXGA (HD 1080p)   =  1920 x 1200
                                            1920 x 1080

So what does this all mean? Higher resolutions have a more detailed image but another important thing to remember is when you're working with a PC or laptop you have much more screen real estate with higher resolutions. The images below show the difference between 1366 x 768 and 1920 x 1080.

Compare
1366 x 768
1920 x 1080





As you can see from the 1920 x 1080 image, much more of the screen is visible. This is good especially for internet browsing and photo editing because there is less scrolling. However, when you see a laptop in the $400 range it most likely has a WXGA (1366 x 768) display. The same goes for LCD monitors and TV's. You will have to pay a lot more for a higher resolution display.