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My eyesight is not great. The higher resolution screen is wasted on me, and wastes computing / energy resources to drive it.

I enjoy gaming on my laptop, and prefer native resolution gaming.

I require a high refresh rate due to post-concussion syndrome. So sure, if that can be the case with a higher resolution that's fine, but that isn't the norm yet. (2021 seems to be the year for QHD 165Hz though!)

I'm in no way saying QHD or 4K isn't ideal for anyone. It's just silly to say that "this option I don't want is a non-starter" as if it applies to everyone.

Same here. I (old fogey) use a 1080p 24" monitor with my desktop, and don't feel any particular need for more.

I prefer it since 1080p takes less resources to drive, therefore gets better battery life. On a 14" display, I think 1080p looks more than fine. If I want a hidpi display, I'll just dock to an external display.

Longer battery life and no app scaling issues (on the apps I use)