27" 3:2 vs 25" 4:3 Monitor Size Comparison
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45.7″ / 60.0″ · 76%
Screen A
22.5 × 15.0 in
Screen B
20.0 × 15.0 in
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Desk width
Spec sheet
Dimensions side by side
27″
25″
Diagonal
27″
25″
Aspect ratio
3:2
4:3
Width
22.5″
20.0″
Height
15.0″
15.0″
Screen area
336 in²
300 in²
Area vs A
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−11%
Typical resolution
2560×1440
1600×1200
Pixel density
109 PPI
80 PPI
Viewing distance
27–39″
27–39″
Dimensions are the visible screen area. Resolution and pixel density are typical for each size; check the exact model.
Overlay
Screen area, stacked
A
22.5″ × 15.0″
336 in²
B
20.0″ × 15.0″
300 in²
Key differences
What changes on your desk
01
The 27" 3:2 has 12% more screen area (336 vs 300 sq in).
02
The 27" 3:2 is 2.5″ (6 cm) wider.
03
Both screens are essentially the same height.
04
Placed side by side with small gaps, all of these screens together need about 45″ (113 cm) of desk width.