How close are you sitting to your laptop? I usually use 15.6" 1080p from about 60cm away and can't tell a difference from a higher resolution. If you search "re

How close are you sitting to your laptop? I usually use 15.6" 1080p from about 60cm away and can't tell a difference from a higher resolution. If you search "retina distance calculator" then they say there's no benefit from higher resolution at that distance or greater. And even if you can perceive it as being slightly sharper, "miserable" definitely seems like a stretch.