High-definition video, or HD video, refers to higher resolution video in HDTV specifications that has been superseding traditional standard-definition television. Video resolutions of 4K and above are referred to as ultra high-definition video (UHD).
Specifications[]
High-definition[]
| Name | Resolution | Corresponding Apple product | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720p (Standard HD) | 1280 x 720 | 15-inch PowerBook G4 (1280 x 854) | 2002 |
| 1080p / 1080i (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 | 23-inch Cinema HD Display (1920 x 1200) | 2002 |
| 1440p (Quad HD) | 2560 x 1440 | 27-inch Intel-based iMac (2560 x 1440) | 2009 |
Ultra high-definition[]
| Name | Resolution | Corresponding Apple product | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2160p (4K) | 3840 x 2160 | 21.5-inch iMac with Retina display (4096 x 2304) | 2015 |
| 2880p (5K) | 5120 x 2880 | 27-inch iMac with Retina display (5120 x 2880) | 2014 |
| 3240p (6K) | 6144 x 3240 | 32-inch Pro Display XDR (6016 × 3384) | 2019 |
| 4320p (8K) | 7680 x 4320 |
External links[]
- Change your Mac display’s resolution at Apple Support
- Apple devices resolutions at Visually
- HDTV buying guide: Specifications by Alfred Poor at Macworld (2009-12-08)
- HDTV (High Definition Television) at TechTerms
- High-definition video at Wikipedia
