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This post contains a detailed guide to help you dig out the difference between 4K and 1080p. So, when buying a TV or recording a video, which resolution to choose? 4K vs 1080p, is 4K better than 1080p? Most digital devices like TVs, cameras, smartphones support both 4K and 1080p resolution.

2003: 4K made its commercial debuts in 2003 when the Dalsa Origin camera was made available.4K resolution is in vogue nowadays.

2010: Youtube started top accept 4K uploads.

2014: The first 4K consumer video streaming were launched by Netflix.

2015: Youtube started using VP9, which made 4K much more efficient in size.

There are even more “4K” resolutions if you take in to account the cropped formats: In general, it is estimated that UHD 4K (Ultra-High Definition) will be a more common format because most consumer devices such as TVs, laptops and mobiles use 3840×2160. The main difference between the two is the aspect ratio.

It is however not along to claim to be “4K”: UHD 4K is also called 2160p but has a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels.

The resolution of 4096×2160 is also referred to as 2160p (2160 “progressive-scan”) and DCI 4K. Resolution refers to the number of pixels contained within the display matrix within which the pixels are laid out as a 2D grid. “Display” is a generic term, and it could be a TV, computer or mobile device, just to cite the most probable ones. It is generally accepted that 4096×2160 represents 4K for Cinema Screens, but other resolutions around these values are commonly called 4K as well. 4K refers to 4K resolution which means that a display device has approximately 4000 pixels of horizontal resolution and 2000 pixels of vertical resolution.