24" vs 27" Monitor Size Comparison
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47.7″ / 60.0″ · 79%
Screen A
20.9 × 11.8 in
Screen B
23.5 × 13.2 in
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Desk width
Spec sheet
Dimensions side by side
24″
27″
Diagonal
24″
27″
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Width
20.9″
23.5″
Height
11.8″
13.2″
Screen area
246 in²
312 in²
Area vs A
—
+27%
Typical resolution
1920×1080
2560×1440
Pixel density
92 PPI
109 PPI
Viewing distance
21–31″
24–34″
Dimensions are the visible screen area. Resolution and pixel density are typical for each size; check the exact model.
Overlay
Screen area, stacked
A
20.9″ × 11.8″
246 in²
B
23.5″ × 13.2″
312 in²
The short answer
A 27-inch screen has about 27% more area than a 24-inch and is roughly 2.6 inches wider. It is the most common upgrade: pair 27 inches with 1440p for sharp text, while 24 inches at 1080p remains the budget and esports pick.
Key differences
What changes on your desk
01
The 27" has 27% more screen area (312 vs 246 sq in).
02
The 27" is 2.6″ (7 cm) wider.
03
The 27" is 1.5″ (4 cm) taller.
04
Placed side by side with small gaps, all of these screens together need about 47″ (118 cm) of desk width.