Is 4k worth it

[npwkeller]

I was looking to buy a Acer Aspire V15 nitro black edition for photo/video editing mostly and some gaming (or more depending on if I like it on pc). I was curious is I should spend $200 more for 4k over 1080p. The 4k model hasn't been released yet but it will be soon. Is it worth it for 4k on a laptop and what some pros and cons be (if any) Thank you in advance

 

[J_E_D_70]

Nothing good can come from trying to drive a 4k panel with a mobile gpu, from a gaming perspective. Just can't push enough frames.

 

[i7Baby]

4K makes sense for large format screens eg 60inch TVs. But not for 20in laptop screens.

4K will mean you will run games at a fraction of the fps that you could run them at 1080p.

 

[chenw]

And that's putting aside UI scaling issues that could come with 4k resolution at such a small screen (Mass effect 3 for example, though strangely 2 does not have that issue). I can barely see my UI on 27" DSR'ed 4k.

Even currents desktop GPU's cannot drive 4k easily.