5K
5120 × 2880
5K · 5K · 16:9
Pixel-doubled 1440p: it drives a crisp 2560×1440 workspace at full retina density, prized for photo and design work.
- Standard name
- 5K
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
- Category
- 5K
- Total pixels
- 14,745,600
- Megapixels
- 14.75 MP
- Orientation
- Landscape
At different display scalings
A 5120 × 2880 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%) | 5120 × 2880 | native, no scaling |
| 1.25× (125%) | 4096 × 2304 | sharper text, less space |
| 1.5× (150%) | 3413 × 1920 | sharper text, less space |
| 2× (200%) | 2560 × 1440 | sharper text, less space |
Related resolutions
Questions
Is 5120 × 2880 a good resolution?
5K is a 5K resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 14.75 megapixels. Pixel-doubled 1440p: it drives a crisp 2560×1440 workspace at full retina density, prized for photo and design work.
What devices use 5120 × 2880?
This resolution typically appears on: 27" 5K displays, iMac 27". Your own device may report it as a logical resolution after display scaling is applied.
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