What is the difference between 720p and 1080p? What is better? and Why?
2007-12-13 02:27:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
1080p provides the highest native resolution within the HDTV spec. As one person said, it's due to the technology using a higher pixel density than a 720p set. That amounts to more addressable (and smaller) individual points of light on the screen.
However, despite 1080p having the potential to provide a somewhat better picture........no broadcasting source will deliver a 1080p signal (at least not for some time0.that includes cable And SAT. These providers are still struggling to provide more 720p/1080i broadcasts due to bandwidth -or- "how much digital information can I cram into my FCC-alloted signal."
1080p will only "shine" if you purchase and use an Hi-Def DVD player such as a Blu Ray or HD-DVD system. The only other device I know of that provides a true 1080p signal is the Sony PS3 gaming console (which includes a Blu Ray player.)
So......for the time being, I think you'd be just as far ahead to pay a lower price for 720p and save the extra $$, or put it into a bigger or better set, than jumping on the 1080p "band wagon."
NOTE: With all due respect, the previous respondent is incorrect regarding the number of scan lines. 1080 lines remains the same. The "p" refers to progressive scan, whereas each of the 1080 line are simultaneously refreshed at a constant rate - the "i" refers to interlaced, whereas 1/2 (or 540 lines) are refreshed, followed by a quick (virtually invisible) second refresh for the reamining 540 lines.
As always, just another opinion !!
2007-12-13 02:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how big the room is that you will be watching the tv in . There's a 5 inch difference in screen size between those two tvs. Doesn't sound like a lot, but it is. E.g.--> small bedroom? 20" or 27" medium to large bedroom 32" or larger
2016-05-23 09:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how close you sit to it. I sit 5 ft from my TV, so when I buy my new aquos, it will be 1080p at 32"
But 1080 will be the standard resolution eventually. It will have a more realistic picture, and a clearer picture.
2007-12-13 03:33:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1080 has a better resolution than 720 because it uses more pixels
2007-12-13 02:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by dcsoccer813 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Number of verticle lines that form the picture.
2007-12-13 02:32:54 · answer #5 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋