There needs to be some clarification regarding Full-High-Definition (FHD) screens and LED ones. The confusion arises from marketing strategists’ tendency to highlight either of them, saying they are the best displays for playing media content of different kinds.
This article clarifies some things about FHD and LED screens. Understanding them will help you choose the exemplary display or which between them could be your ideal display technology.
1. Full High-Definition
The term “Full High-Definition” refers to the display resolution. It does not refer to a particular display technology or its operating technology. Instead, it refers to the clarity of pictures appearing on a particular display technology and all the essential details like color, contrast, brightness, etc.
We measure display resolution through the number of pixels on a particular screen. An FHD resolution measures 1080P, meaning it has 1920×1080 pixels. Thus, a 1080P has about 2 million pixels spread all over the screen of a display technology.
The number of pixels remains the same regardless of the display screen size. Thus, whether it is a smartphone, a TV, or a PC monitor, you will still have the same number of pixels.
The size of the screen, therefore, is essential. Since FHD is an exact measurement of a display resolution, you need the ideal size of the display technology to optimize viewing and aesthetic experience. An FHD screen, therefore, optimizes the 1080P display resolution.
2. LED Screen
An LED Screen, meanwhile, is a type of display screen that uses LED technology. LED refers to “light-emitting diodes,” the central component of any LED technology. The diodes emit photons and illuminate molecules in a particular display to generate images.
An FHD screen optimizes the 1080P resolution but can also be an LED screen. LED screens can optimize display resolutions, from HD ones, measuring 720P to as high as 4K, or even higher, though those higher than 4K are still rare and very expensive.
An LED TV optimizing a particular resolution will have that resolution in its description. An FHD screen is one type. Others are 4K UHD LED TVs, 8K LED TVs, etc.
Since the display resolution refers to the number of pixels, those of higher resolutions are usually bigger. Smaller LED screens, such as those in smartphones and gadgets, will need just the correct number of pixels for you to optimize the aesthetic experience and have a more immersive viewing experience.
Simply put, the size is one vital difference in whether you can optimize 1080P on a particular LED screen. LED screens, meanwhile, can optimize a particular display resolution depending on its specifications.
3. Characteristics of FHD Screen
An FHD screen has peculiar characteristics that set it apart from others, whether LED or otherwise. Among these are:
It is best for 1080P
We call it an FHD screen because it optimizes media content at 1080P. You can play other resolutions, like 720P, but they cannot replicate the aesthetic experience because the number of pixels does not match the requirement of the display screen.
Compatible with most media content
Many consider FHD independent of LED screens because it has become the standard for many display technologies for years. Many media content, like films, television shows, and documentaries, is 1080P compatible or has adopted that resolution for producing such content.
Social media platforms that show live content and other streaming platforms have also adopted the 1080P display resolution, making their content playable and enjoyable on an FHD screen.
Definite size
You can optimize a 1080P resolution with the ideal display screen size. For an FHD screen, the best size would be between 20 and 30 inches. That size will be enough for precise imaging and greater clarity suited for any media content having a 1080P resolution.
4. Characteristics of an LED Screen
As we mentioned, LED displays use LED technology. But aside from that, what characteristics might differ from those of an FHD screen?
LED screens suit particular resolutions
LED screens have 720P, FHD, UHD (4K), or 8K resolutions. Most sellers of LED screens include the display resolution in the packaging as a selling point to entice consumers to buy them.
Versatility in Size
You can see LED displays in gadgets, but LED displays are also available on giant screens and monitors. LED screens are of various sizes because each caters to and optimizes a particular display resolution.
Those exhibiting higher resolutions, like 4K, are usually above 32 inches because they need bigger space because of the higher number of pixels. Though you can play 4K media content on an FHD, the aesthetic experience will be different from watching it on a 4K TV because the FHD screen cannot optimize its contents.
Different Rating
By definition, an FHD screen has 1080P resolution. Though LED screens have different types of resolutions and sometimes use them as selling points, the rating itself differs.
The industry measures picture ratings in LED screens according to pixel pitch. Pixel pitch is the distance of the center of a pixel to the other, and the lower the pixel pitch, the higher the resolution.
Knowing the P rating makes sense because closer pixels indicate greater density, and with ideal size and distance, you can have more excellent image precision and clarity. LED screens have different ratings, whereas FHD screens have a definite P rating.
Resolution itself (the number of pixels) is not the only determinant of clarity and precision: the distance of pixels to each other matters, and so does the display technology’s size and the viewer’s distance. Knowing the P rating allows you to calculate which display technology might be the best.
5. Why go for an FHD screen?
We already saw how an FHD screen differs from other LED screens in terms of resolution, size, and compatibility. Why then choose the FHD screen over others?
Variety is the spice of life
You watch what is available on your local TV station or cable station and watch many contents from your net or other streaming platforms. Varied as they may be, most of them have a 1080P resolution. As such, most of the content you like to watch is compatible with an FHD screen.
The precision and clarity suit your preference
1080P is a “full high-definition” resolution. It can give you the high-precision imaging and excellent clarity you need for your desired aesthetic and immersive experience. The FHD screen can optimize your media content for a more immersive viewing experience and aesthetic leisure.
Even if you want a higher resolution, a 4K, for instance, if the content is not available in that resolution, the aesthetic and immersive experience might only be the same as that afforded by FHD.
Worse, some issues may occur if you watch media content with 1080P as a natural resolution in a medium of 4K or higher. Pixelation and grainy images may occur, or you may need to adjust your natural viewing distance to enjoy the aesthetic experience.
But even if you do, the experience it can afford you is still the same as that of 1080P. In short, you will not gain anything aesthetically by having 1080P content on a display technology with a higher resolution. You better go for FHD, then.
Tight Budget
FHD screens are far less expensive than other LED screens with higher resolution. If you need something to enjoy without spending that much, then buying an FHD screen makes more sense.
6. Why go for other LED screens?
You want a display technology with a higher resolution
Suppose you are a film enthusiast watching films in 4K, a sports fan who wants to watch every move and detail with greater precision and clarity, or a gaming competitor who thinks better precision and more details will benefit you. In that case, you need to upgrade to a higher-resolution LED screen.
Larger Display Screen
If you want to share the viewing experience with others and still have precise imaging and clarity for a better immersive viewing experience, having a larger display screen with higher resolution will make sense.
The essential thing to consider is that higher resolution and more extensive displays do not necessarily mean better. The aesthetic and immersive experience may change depending on the nature of the media content and various factors we already mentioned.
So, ultimately, choosing a particular display screen, whether FHD or some other LED screen, will depend on the viewer you are and the type of media content you are watching. Other factors, such as limited space, budget, and viewing habits, may also impact your choice of display technology.
But whether you choose an FHD screen or another LED screen, LEDSINO has you covered. We offer the best and all types of display technologies that might interest you and suit your preferences.
7. Final Thoughts
An FHD screen is a particular display with a particular display resolution. Other LED screens have different display resolutions. Depending on the specifications, purpose, and use, all can give you the desired aesthetic and immersive viewing experience.
But you need to know what you enjoy, for the nature of media content may impact the viewing experience. Your choice of media content must be compatible with the display technology to enjoy watching them entirely.
