Screen resolution help

[fishthedish]

I am wanting to know if i would be able to see a difference between a 1366 x 768 14 inch screen vs a 1920 x 1080 14 inch screen at a $150 difference?

 

[mbreslin1954]

I can see the difference. I would go for the higher resolution. You could probably check out the difference by visiting a computer store, a Micro Center, Best Buy, etc., and comparing the difference.

 

[Prostar Computer]

Absolutely, but the difference becomes less discernible the smaller the screen is. The detail in a 1920 x 1080 makes for a sharper image.

 

[Tibbs01]

I would not ever go below 1600x900 resolution in a 14" screen, and yes you would definitely see the difference. One other thing to consider is that most of the 1366x768 screens tend to have very poor contrast while the majority of the 1920x1080 screens tend to have good to very high contrast. Based off of both of those factors, for me anyways, paying the extra $150.00 would be a must.

If gaming on it is a consideration then you will also want to consider on whether or not the gpu can handle running your chosen titles at that resolution and at what settings.

 

[Prostar Computer]

One other thing to consider is that most of the 1366x768 screens tend to have very poor contrast while the majority of the 1920x1080 screens tend to have good to very high contrast.

To OP: Just know that the resolution itself has nothing to do with contrast ratio. The panel manufacturer just puts out a better display, since they're charging more anyway for the 1080p resolution it touts. Still, I've noticed this is fairly true in a lot of LCDs (maybe not universally is all).