Those familiar with the nomenclature for resolutions probably know that the number refers to the height, in pixels, of the resolution. Let’s explore its common uses and benefits! Why is it called 1440p? But though 1440p might be the most neglected of the three resolutions, it still has a lot to offer. Although televisions considered making 1440p the new standard after 1080p, it was never universally adopted, and the new standard is now 4K. There’s a few reasons for that, and they’re worth exploring. Its high picture quality makes it popular in laptops and cellphones, but it is not as ubiquitous as 1080p or 4K.

1440p, or QHD, is an extremely high definition resolution in between Full HD and 4K.