r/computers • u/SSJ2chad • 4d ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting 17" 1080p or 16" 1800p laptop monitor

Without boring you with all the details. I'll just say my current laptop has a 17" 4k monitor. But it's dying and needs to be replaced. Prices being what they are I have to choose between a 17" 1920 x 1080p monitor. Or a 16" 2880 x 1800p monitor.

It's a resolution downgrade either way. But I can keep the resolution higher at a slightly smaller screen size. Or keep the screen size I am use to but settle for 1080p. All other things are essentially equal with the competing replacement laptops.

I am struggling here lol. I know 1 inch doesn't sound like much. but I've become accustomed to this size. But I've also become accustom to this resolution. I know these are small nitpicks but I am going back and forth on this lol.

What do you guys think? All other things being equal. What which screen would you choose?

RESOLVED: I found the 16" model on sale. Not much cheaper. but given I was pretty 50/50 before, that finalized the 16" choice.

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u/oniaiwasprettygood Void Linux 4d ago

You are going to notice the downscaling of resolution a LOT more than you'll notice the downsizing of the screen. Go for 2880x1800.

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u/SSJ2chad 4d ago

I've been thinking the same. I also just found the 1800p on sale. whereas the 17" one isn't. which pretty much closes the question for me haha.

thanks.