Aspect Ratio and Resolution Guide

Below is a chart that explains the native resolutions and aspect ratios based on the size of the screen. The higher the resolution, the sharper the picture becomes. Native resolutions are also backward compatabile with lower resolutions. For example a 4K (3840 x 2160) will display a lower 1080P (1920 x 1080) without any issues. If the aspect ratio is the same, the image proportions will be preserved.

Screen Size	Native Resolution (Width x Height in pixels)	Aspect Ratio	Common Inputs
17"	1280 x 1024	5:4 (Standard)	VGA, DVI-D
19"	1280 x 1024	5:4 (Standard)	VGA, DVI-D, HDMI
22"	1920 x 1080 -or- 3840× 2160	16:9 (Widescreen)	VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, DisplayPort
24"	1920 x 1080 -or- 3840× 2160	16:9 (Widescreen)	VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, DisplayPort
32"	1920 x 1080 -or- 3840× 2160	16:9 (Widescreen)	VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, DisplayPort
40"	1920 x 1080 -or- 3840× 2160	16:9 (Widescreen)	VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, DisplayPort
42"	1920 x 1080 -or- 3840× 2160	16:9 (Widescreen)	VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, DisplayPort
46"	1920 x 1080 -or- 3840× 2160	16:9 (Widescreen)	VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, DisplayPort
55"	1920 x 1080 -or- 3840× 2160	16:9 (Widescreen)	VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, DisplayPort
80"	1920 x 1080 -or- 3840× 2160	16:9 (Widescreen)	VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, DisplayPort

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Aspect Ratio and Resolution Guide