1440p (2K) at 60 fps with H.264 (AVC): What You Need to Know
Streaming or recording at 1440p (2K / QHD) resolution and 60 fps with the H.264 (AVC) codec? Here is everything you need to know about file sizes, bitrates, and recommended bandwidth.
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 tech reviewers and product demo channels.
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 H.264 (AVC) codec offers universal hardware and software compatibility across all devices, browsers, and platforms. As the baseline codec, H.264 produces the largest files among modern streaming codecs but guarantees playback on virtually every device manufactured in the last decade.
With these settings, a 10-minute clip weighs approximately 2.24 GB, while a full hour reaches 13.46 GB. You will need a minimum upload speed of 48.2 Mbps for reliable streaming. The total video bitrate for this configuration is 32.0 Mbps.