is there a big difference between 720p and 1080p on pc games blu-ray movies?

Is there a big difference between 720p and 1080p on pc games or blu-ray movies? I got a 1080p monitor and never used native 1080p before. I guess the only way to tell is on a blu-ray movie or switching setting on a pc game. Do any of you notice that much of a difference?

I sit up close and when looking at objects I still see each pixel and notice how few pixels there are and how there isnt much detail in 720p. I imagine 1080p would double the quality.

This question is not much different than asking, will I notice a difference between 640x480 and 1024x768? The more tangible difference is felt based on how you are using your monitor:

1. The closer you sit the more pronounced the difference between the two
2. The larger the screen the more pronounced the difference between the two

You will notice huge differences in desktop use - video games, photo editing software, etc. - at higher resolutions than you will with movies, but the difference is always there. Note also that running games at 1080p (1920×1080) is going to take a lot more horsepower than 720p (1280×720)

Boz

Yes there is a difference. One of the major advantages of PC gaming. 1080p is nearly, or just a bit more than twice the resolution 720p is. Makes a big difference gaming and watching blu-rays.

If you have 1080p use it.

The difference is NIGHT and DAY.

Big difference. 50% more heigth and width, 2.25 times as many pixels.

Big difference. 50% more heigth and width, 2.25 times as many pixels.

6_Dead_360s

That being said, if you have a 42" screen at 720p, a 63" 1080p screen (approximately) would have the same number of pixels per square inch. :o

Boz

definitely big difference :lol: its like comparing heaven n hell :lol:

definitely big difference :lol: its like comparing heaven n hell :lol:

szewei85

Thats more like comparing a 120" screen with 4k2k resolution to a tiny cell phone screen for watching movies :P

This question is not much different than asking, will I notice a difference between 640x480 and 1024x768? The more tangible difference is felt based on how you are using your monitor:

1. The closer you sit the more pronounced the difference between the two
2. The larger the screen the more pronounced the difference between the two

You will notice huge differences in desktop use - video games, photo editing software, etc. - at higher resolutions than you will with movies, but the difference is always there. Note also that running games at 1080p (1920×1080) is going to take a lot more horsepower than 720p (1280×720)

Boz

Bozanimal

[QUOTE="Bozanimal"]

This question is not much different than asking, will I notice a difference between 640x480 and 1024x768? The more tangible difference is felt based on how you are using your monitor:

1. The closer you sit the more pronounced the difference between the two
2. The larger the screen the more pronounced the difference between the two

You will notice huge differences in desktop use - video games, photo editing software, etc. - at higher resolutions than you will with movies, but the difference is always there. Note also that running games at 1080p (1920×1080) is going to take a lot more horsepower than 720p (1280×720)

Boz

shawty1984

If you read the post, he listed two factors that will cause a difference: viewing distance and screen size.

[QUOTE="shawty1984"]

[QUOTE="Bozanimal"]

This question is not much different than asking, will I notice a difference between 640x480 and 1024x768? The more tangible difference is felt based on how you are using your monitor:

1. The closer you sit the more pronounced the difference between the two
2. The larger the screen the more pronounced the difference between the two

You will notice huge differences in desktop use - video games, photo editing software, etc. - at higher resolutions than you will with movies, but the difference is always there. Note also that running games at 1080p (1920×1080) is going to take a lot more horsepower than 720p (1280×720)

Boz

simplyderp

If you read the post, he listed two factors that will cause a difference: viewing distance and screen size.

It's funny, on TV/Movies i can't tell, but if i'm playing the Witcher on my 24'' monitor and i switch it to 720p i can tell the difference and it looks a bit "blockier".......X360PS3AMD05

Alot of TV and Movies are in 720p.

It would be nice if there's software that would allow 1:1 mode for monitors that don't have it.

That's what scalers try to do-some do better, some do worse. That's why there is a market for a $500 Oppo blu-ray player that has an excellent scaler over a $100 mass brand with average at best scalers.rastan

After just getting 1080p i have to say yes. The picture difference is quite huge

[QUOTE="rastan"]That's what scalers try to do-some do better, some do worse. That's why there is a market for a $500 Oppo blu-ray player that has an excellent scaler over a $100 mass brand with average at best scalers.DJ_Headshot

Almost no games are 1080p for console gaming. If you have a 1080p TV, of course 1080p will look better then 720p as your TV will only display 1080p and scales everything else to 1080p.rastan

God of War 3 must be... Just saw that on a 63 incher, and that thing is sharp... :o

[QUOTE="rastan"]Almost no games are 1080p for console gaming. If you have a 1080p TV, of course 1080p will look better then 720p as your TV will only display 1080p and scales everything else to 1080p.Urworstnhtmare

God of War 3 must be... Just saw that on a 63 incher, and that thing is sharp... :o

[QUOTE="Urworstnhtmare"]

[QUOTE="rastan"]Almost no games are 1080p for console gaming. If you have a 1080p TV, of course 1080p will look better then 720p as your TV will only display 1080p and scales everything else to 1080p.DJ_Headshot

God of War 3 must be... Just saw that on a 63 incher, and that thing is sharp... :o

Wikipedia says it runs at 1080p, and whether it uses MLA or not, it still looks sharp...

[QUOTE="DJ_Headshot"][QUOTE="Urworstnhtmare"]

God of War 3 must be... Just saw that on a 63 incher, and that thing is sharp... :o

Urworstnhtmare

Wikipedia says it runs at 1080p, and whether it uses MLA or not, it still looks sharp...

The game is only 720p native you have to rememder that a sizable chunk of consoles games like mgs4 and call of duty run at sub-hD with little no AA So 720p wth MLAA looks better then most other consoles games.

http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2010/01/20/god-of-war-iii-downgraded-to-720p-native-resolution/