Monitor Size Comparison

Compare different monitor sizes side by side to find your perfect setup

Monitor Size Comparison

Compare different monitor sizes side by side to find the perfect setup for your desk

Monitor 1
Monitor 2
25" vs 28" on 60" Desk
47.2" of 60" used (79%)
6.4" free on each side

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60" desk
25" — 21.8" × 12.3"
28" — 24.4" × 13.7"

Visual Size Comparison

Monitor 1: 25"

Monitor 2: 28"

Monitor Dimensions

Monitor 2 is 25.4% larger screen area vs Monitor 1
SpecMonitor 1Monitor 2
Screen Size25" 16:9 Widescreen28" 16:9 Widescreen
Width21.8"24.4"
Height12.3"13.7"
Screen Area267.1 in²335.0 in²
Recommended Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Viewing Distance38–63" (95–159 cm)42–70" (107–178 cm)
Comparison vs Monitor 1
Area Difference25.4% larger
Width Difference+2.6"

Monitor Size Guide

So you're looking at 25-inch widescreen (16:9) monitor versus 28-inch widescreen (16:9) monitor? Let's break down what that means for your setup. The 28-inch widescreen (16:9) monitor offers a bit more room to work with—about 25% more space than the 25-inch widescreen (16:9) monitor. When you're choosing between 25 inch wide screen vs 28 inch wide screen, think about how your choice will affect your everyday experience. The popular 27-inch monitor works brilliantly for most people's needs—giving you plenty of screen real estate without dominating smaller desks. If you're someone who loves to have multiple windows open at once, dual-screen setups can be transformative for your workflow. Creative professionals and gamers often gravitate toward ultrawide displays for their immersive, panoramic view that's perfect for timelines, game worlds, and multitasking without bezels breaking up your view. Explore our other guides to find your perfect match based on what you'll actually be using it for.