Does 2K resolution mean 1440p or 1080p?

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Shopping for a new monitor and listings use 2K for both 2560x1440 and 1920x1080. Which one is it actually supposed to mean, and what should I look for so I don't buy the wrong thing?

kate_gg · Answer

Depends who's saying it. Technically 2K is about 2048 pixels wide, so closer to 1080p. But on monitors and laptops, '2K' is basically always used to mean 2560x1440. If you're shopping, ignore the label and look for the actual resolution in the specs.

Does 2K resolution mean 1440p or 1080p?

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