HD
1280 × 720
HD (720p) · 720p · 16:9
The original "HD" standard. Still common on entry-level laptops and as a streaming fallback, but increasingly dated for desktop work.
- Standard name
- HD (720p)
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
- Category
- HD
- Total pixels
- 921,600
- Megapixels
- 0.92 MP
- Orientation
- Landscape
At different display scalings
A 1280 × 720 panel reports a smaller logical resolution to the browser once the OS applies display scaling (and a higher device pixel ratio). Here's what the browser would see:
| Scaling / DPR | Logical resolution | Looks like |
|---|---|---|
| 1× (100%) | 1280 × 720 | native, no scaling |
| 1.25× (125%) | 1024 × 576 | sharper text, less space |
| 1.5× (150%) | 853 × 480 | sharper text, less space |
| 2× (200%) | 640 × 360 | sharper text, less space |
Related resolutions
Questions
Is 1280 × 720 a good resolution?
HD (720p) is a HD resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 0.92 megapixels. The original "HD" standard. Still common on entry-level laptops and as a streaming fallback, but increasingly dated for desktop work.
What devices use 1280 × 720?
This resolution typically appears on: Budget laptops, Older monitors, HD TVs. Your own device may report it as a logical resolution after display scaling is applied.
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