A 720p monitor is a display with a native resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels — commonly called "HD" or "HD Ready." It is the entry point of modern widescreen resolutions, offering a 16:9 aspect ratio, a total of 921,600 pixels, and progressive scan output (the "p" in 720p). Because the pixel count is modest, 720p panels are inexpensive to manufacture, light on graphics hardware, and easy to drive from low-power processors, which keeps them relevant in commercial, industrial and embedded deployments long after they were superseded on the consumer desktop.
Key Specifications and Technical Details
A 720p panel runs natively at 1280 × 720. Most units refresh at 60 Hz, with some at 75 Hz. The signal bandwidth required is low — roughly 74.25 MHz pixel clock at 60 Hz — so almost any output can drive it: HDMI 1.3 and later, DisplayPort, DVI, and even analog VGA. Text and UI elements are noticeably less crisp than
