Can you watch a 1440p video on a 1080p monitor?

[Linnaeus]

I was wondering if it's possible for you to if watch videos in resolutions higher than what your monitor has. Right now I have a 1080p monitor. Is it possible for me to watch a 1440p video? If so, will I notice a difference or no?

 

[tambeshakunt]

No you will not be able to watch it. It will either not play or will be scaled down to 1080p depending on the source of the video.