Have a laptop that is 1080 and just wondering is there a benefit to the 3k/4k on that screen if running typically in "small" and once and a while running the screensave.

I tried one clip and it didn't jump out at me but could have been the clip since you can show all 3 versions at the same time.

Not sure how it specifically works run small at 60% typically as well if it matters.

I have two laptops, one with a 720p monitor and one with a 1080p monitor.

I use glasses to see these days but I can't really tell any difference between 3/4k and 1080p or even 720p on my laptops.

I think the larger resolutions even tax your machine more to run them since the processor has to scale them down to fit your display.

Now on my 4k monitor on my desktop I sure can tell the difference there and use only the larger resolutions on that machine.

If the laptop is all you have to watch the clips on then I would recommend only downloading the 1080p clips which has the added benefit of saving you disk space over the higher resolutions.

HTH

I would recommend only downloading the 1080p clips which has the added benefit of saving you disk space over the higher resolutions.

This would also be my Recommendation.
Download the Resolution that Best Fits on your Screen.

While you can use 3K and 4K clips on a smaller screen
every single frame must be Scaled Down to fit the smaller screen
This uses quite a bit of CPU performance to do this.

If you screen is less than 19 inches in Physical Size.
I doubt you would notice any difference from using the Higher resolution clips.

If you use a screen between 20 and 60 inches,
then you might see a little difference by using 3K clips on a 1080p screen.

Also, If down the road you get a PC or Laptop with a higher resolution Screen
( 4K on smaller than 20" to me is not logical )

The Higher resolution clips can be downloaded when needed.