Monitor Size Comparison

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

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Monitor Size Comparison

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

27" vs 32"

24" vs 27" vs 32"

Dual 27" vs 32"

Ultrawide vs Dual
Monitor 1
Monitor 2
27" (Dual) vs 55" on 60" Desk

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60" desk

Monitor 1: 47.113.2" (27" Dual Screen)

Monitor 2: 46.629.1" (55")

Visual Size Comparison

Monitor 1: 27" (Dual)

Monitor 2: 55"

Monitor Dimensions
Monitor 1 (Dual Screen)
Diagonal (in)48.89 (calculated from 27" × 2)
Width (in)47.07
Height (in)13.24
Area (in²)623.00
Diagonal (in)48.89
4:3 Display43.20 in x 16.20 in = 699.84 in²
16:9 Display47.07 in x 13.24 in = 623.00 in²
2.35:1 Display49.69 in x 10.57 in = 525.30 in²
Monitor 2
Diagonal (in)55.00
Width (in)46.64
Height (in)29.15
Area (in²)1359.55
Diagonal (in)55.00
4:3 Display44.00 in x 33.00 in = 1452.00 in²
16:9 Display47.94 in x 26.96 in = 1292.58 in²
2.35:1 Display50.61 in x 21.54 in = 1089.88 in²
In Comparison (vs Monitor 1)
Monitor 2 Diagonal12.49% larger
Monitor 2 Area118.23% larger
Monitor Size Guide

So you're looking at 27-inch widescreen (16:9) dual-screen setup versus 55-inch 1.6 aspect ratio monitor? Let's break down what that means for your setup. You'll get a ton more screen space (about 118% more) with the 55-inch 1.6 aspect ratio monitor compared to the 27-inch widescreen (16:9) dual-screen setup. Keep in mind that with the 27-inch dual-setup, you're getting two physical screens side by side, which is fantastic for multitasking. You'll get a wider field of view with the 27-inch widescreen (16:9) compared to the 55-inch 1.6 aspect ratio. It really comes down to how you work: the 27-inch dual setup is brilliant for having multiple windows open and dragging content between screens, while the 55-inch single display gives you that clean, uninterrupted viewing experience. Choosing between monitors like 27 inch wide screen Dual vs 55 inch 16x10 really depends on what you're using your computer for. For a great all-rounder that won't overwhelm your desk, a 27-inch screen is hard to beat. Need to multitask like a pro? A dual 24-inch configuration might be your new best friend. Or maybe you're after that cinema-like experience for gaming or movies? In that case, an ultrawide 32-inch monitor could be exactly what you're looking for. Check out our guides for more in-depth comparisons that'll help you make the right choice.