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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 / DPRLogical resolutionLooks like
1× (100%)1280 × 720native, no scaling
1.25× (125%)1024 × 576sharper text, less space
1.5× (150%)853 × 480sharper text, less space
2× (200%)640 × 360sharper text, less space

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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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