Question: is 4k really better than 1080p?
Answer: As their names imply, 4K UHD has a considerably higher resolution than 1080P HD video. 4K resolution is exactly 3840 x 2160 pixels, whilst 1080P consists of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The 4K designation refers to the close to 4000 horizontal pixels. ... By comparison, 4K features 2160 pixels vertically; a considerable increase.