720p
Technology & Computing abbreviation · Consumer Electronics
| Stands for | 720 progressive scan |
|---|---|
| Categories | Technology & Computing |
720p stands for 720 progressive scan, a consumer electronics abbreviation.
Video format of 1280 by 720 pixels with progressive scan, the entry level of high definition. Some broadcasters, video calls and handheld game screens use it.
Example: The original Nintendo Switch has a 720p screen in handheld mode.
Usage notes
In the United States, ABC, Fox and ESPN chose 720p for HD broadcasting because progressive scan handles fast sports motion well. YouTube labels 720p and above as HD. A 720p image has under half the pixels of 1080p. Webcams marketed as "HD" often record only 720p.
Related abbreviations
More consumer electronics abbreviations
- 1080p – 1080 progressive scan
- 2K – 2K resolution
- 4K – 4K resolution
- 6DoF – Six degrees of freedom
- 8K – 8K resolution
- ALLM – Auto Low Latency Mode
- AMOLED – Active-matrix organic light-emitting diode
- ANC – Active noise cancellation
- AR – Augmented reality
- ARC – Audio Return Channel
- ATSC – Advanced Television Systems Committee
- AUX – Auxiliary input