2160p

2160p refers to a display resolution of 3840 by 2160 pixels, typically marketed as 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD). The “p” denotes progressive scan, meaning each frame is drawn in full, as opposed to interlaced methods. With a 16:9 aspect ratio, 2160p is the standard resolution used by most consumer televisions, computer monitors, and streaming devices for Ultra HD content. While cinema uses 4096 × 2160 as true 4K, 3840 × 2160 is the consumer UHD variant commonly labeled 4K.

The term 2160p is commonly associated with UHD rather than the cinema-specific 4K, and it has become the dominant standard for home entertainment since the mid-2010s. Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, many streaming services, and compatible broadcast formats deliver 2160p content, often with high dynamic range and wide color sampling. Availability of 2160p content continues to grow as hardware and networks improve.

Technical considerations include a total pixel count of 8,294,400, roughly four times the pixels of 1080p. HDR support (such as HDR10 or Dolby Vision), color spaces like Rec.2020 or Rec.709, and varying chroma subsampling (commonly 4:2:0) influence image quality. Frame rates typically range up to 60 Hz on many consumer devices, with higher refresh rates up to 120 Hz supported by newer connections like HDMI 2.1 for gaming and high-frame-rate content.

In practice, 2160p provides higher detail and clarity than 1080p, demanding greater bandwidth for streaming and more storage for local media. Its use spans television, monitor displays, streaming, and physical media formats.