1440p (2K) at 60 fps with AV1: What You Need to Know
When working with 1440p (2K / QHD) video at 60 fps using the AV1 codec, understanding your storage and bandwidth requirements is essential for a smooth production workflow.
QHD at 1440p offers a noticeable quality jump over 1080p without the extreme bandwidth demands of 4K. It is increasingly popular among gaming YouTubers and desktop-focused content. This resolution is particularly favored by PC gaming content creators who want sharper visuals than 1080p.
Doubling the frame rate to 60fps delivers noticeably smoother motion, especially in scenes with fast movement. Viewers on 60Hz+ displays will immediately notice the fluidity compared to 30fps content.
The AV1 codec offers best-in-class compression efficiency with roughly 50% savings over H.264, and it is completely royalty-free. AV1 represents the future of video compression. YouTube, Netflix, and all major browsers now support it. While encoding is demanding, the bandwidth savings are substantial — especially valuable for creators paying for CDN delivery.
With these settings, a 10-minute clip weighs approximately 1.13 GB, while a full hour reaches 6.76 GB. You will need a minimum upload speed of 24.2 Mbps for reliable streaming. The total video bitrate for this configuration is 16.0 Mbps.