Checking Screen Resolution on Windows
- Right-click on the desktop and select Display settings.
- Scroll down to the Resolution section to view your current screen resolution.
Checking Screen Resolution on Linux
- Open the system settings or display settings menu, typically found in the system preferences or control panel.
- Navigate to the Display or Screen section to find your screen resolution settings.
Checking Screen Resolution on macOS
- Click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
- Choose Displays and navigate to the Display tab to view your screen resolution.
Checking Screen Resolution on iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
- Tap on Display & Brightness and select View to see your screen resolution.
Checking Screen Resolution on Android
- Open the Settings app on your Android device.
- Navigate to Display or Screen settings to find the screen resolution information.
What are the most popular Screen Resolutions?
The most popular screen resolution for desktop monitors is 1920x1080 pixels, also known as Full HD (1080p). Other common desktop resolutions include 1366x768 pixels (HD), 2560x1440 pixels (Quad HD) and 3840x2160 pixels (4K Ultra HD).
What is the highest Screen Resolution?
The highest commercially available screen resolution is 7680x4320 pixels, also referred to as 8K Ultra HD. This resolution offers incredibly sharp and detailed visuals, ideal for professional applications such as video editing and graphic design.
What is the difference between screen resolution and screen size?
Screen resolution refers to the number of pixels displayed on the screen horizontally and vertically, while screen size refers to the physical dimensions of the screen diagonally.
With Javascript, you can easily check the available width and height of your screen:
const width = window.innerWidth;
const height = window.innerHeight;