Monitor Size Comparison
Compare different monitor sizes side by side to find the perfect setup for your desk
Monitor 1
Monitor 2
29" vs 30" on 60" Desk
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Monitor 1: 25.3"× 14.2" (29")
Monitor 2: 25.4"× 15.9" (30")
Visual Size Comparison
Monitor 1: 29"
Monitor 2: 30"
Monitor Dimensions
Monitor 1
| Diagonal (in) | 29.00 |
| Width (in) | 25.28 |
| Height (in) | 14.22 |
| Area (in²) | 359.36 |
| Diagonal (in) | 29.00 |
| 4:3 Display | 23.20 in x 17.40 in = 403.68 in² |
| 16:9 Display | 25.28 in x 14.22 in = 359.36 in² |
| 2.35:1 Display | 26.68 in x 11.36 in = 303.00 in² |
Monitor 2
| Diagonal (in) | 30.00 |
| Width (in) | 25.44 |
| Height (in) | 15.90 |
| Area (in²) | 404.49 |
| Diagonal (in) | 30.00 |
| 4:3 Display | 24.00 in x 18.00 in = 432.00 in² |
| 16:9 Display | 26.15 in x 14.71 in = 384.57 in² |
| 2.35:1 Display | 27.60 in x 11.75 in = 324.26 in² |
In Comparison (vs Monitor 1)
| Monitor 2 Diagonal | 3.45% larger |
| Monitor 2 Area | 12.56% larger |
Monitor Size Guide
So you're looking at 29-inch widescreen (16:9) monitor versus 30-inch 1.6 aspect ratio monitor? Let's break down what that means for your setup. The 30-inch 1.6 aspect ratio monitor offers a bit more room to work with—about 13% more space than the 29-inch widescreen (16:9) monitor. You'll get a wider field of view with the 29-inch widescreen (16:9) compared to the 30-inch 1.6 aspect ratio. Choosing between monitors like 29 inch wide screen vs 30 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.